1. 2015/10/20 1 HIS3501C Ethnicity and Women in Conquest Dynasties Time: Wednesdays: 14:30 - 16:50; Venue:LSB 241 Time: Wednesdays: 14:30 - 16:50; Venue:LSB 241 Medium of Instruction: English Medium of Instruction: English Professor:Dr. Priscilla (Ching) Chung 秦家德 Professor:Dr. Priscilla (Ching) Chung 秦家德 Email: prischung@cuhk.edu.hk Email: prischung@cuhk.edu.hkprischung@cuhk.edu.hk Tutor: Lo Chi Hung 盧志虹 (Ina); Email: lacoosis@yahoo.com Tutor: Lo Chi Hung 盧志虹 (Ina); Email: lacoosis@yahoo.com Course Web: http://www.history.cuhk.edu.hk/CourseWeb/200809/his3501c /index.htm Course Web: http://www.history.cuhk.edu.hk/CourseWeb/200809/his3501c /index.htm http://www.history.cuhk.edu.hk/CourseWeb/200809/his3501c /index.htm http://www.history.cuhk.edu.hk/CourseWeb/200809/his3501c /index.htm

2. Course Description Many people know that people of non-Han origin, such as the Mongols and Manchus, ruled China (the Yuan and Qing dynasties ). But few realize that for about half of recorded history, China was ruled either in part or wholly by peoples of non-Han origin from (Central/Inner Asia). 2015/10/20 2

3. Course Description (2) The course will look at: The course will look at: The history of these peoples. The history of these peoples. Their interest in China -- conquest or economic exploitation. Their interest in China -- conquest or economic exploitation. Sincization (hanhua 汉化 ) or Barbarization (yihua 夷化 ) Sincization (hanhua 汉化 ) or Barbarization (yihua 夷化 ) “ What is Chineseness? ” “ What is Chineseness? ” Non-Han Rule Non-Han Rule The role of women during these “alien” dynasties. The role of women during these “alien” dynasties. 2015/10/20 3

4. Course Format The course will make use of Powerpoint (ppt) presentations, at times with notes, posted on the web, with a brief introduction by the professor during class covering the highlights of each subject. The course will make use of Powerpoint (ppt) presentations, at times with notes, posted on the web, with a brief introduction by the professor during class covering the highlights of each subject. Students will then be divided into groups to present their assigned readings (additional research is encouraged) to the class and to lead the discussion. Students will then be divided into groups to present their assigned readings (additional research is encouraged) to the class and to lead the discussion. This format will promote: This format will promote: Students working together: to: Students working together: to: Gather the needed materials on the subject of the lecture; Gather the needed materials on the subject of the lecture; Critically analyze what they have read; Critically analyze what they have read; Communicate what they have learned; Communicate what they have learned; Lead discussions. Lead discussions. 2015/10/20 4

5. Learning Outcomes The format of the course is designed to meet the following learning outcomes: The format of the course is designed to meet the following learning outcomes: Improved subject specific skills: students will be able to make effective use of lectures, reading assignments, library and web research to obtain and integrate information pertinent to the subject of the course. Improved subject specific skills: students will be able to make effective use of lectures, reading assignments, library and web research to obtain and integrate information pertinent to the subject of the course. Improved cognitive skills: students will be able to apply critical thinking to analyze the materials. Improved cognitive skills: students will be able to apply critical thinking to analyze the materials. Generic skills: Generic skills: Communication: students will be able to make effective presentations, based on their research and analysis of subject matter, and to write cogent papers summarizing their findings Communication: students will be able to make effective presentations, based on their research and analysis of subject matter, and to write cogent papers summarizing their findings Leadership and teamwork skills: students will be able to lead and participate in group research, and to conduct class discussions. Leadership and teamwork skills: students will be able to lead and participate in group research, and to conduct class discussions. 2015/10/20 5

6. Course Objectives The objectives of the course is to gain an understanding of the: The objectives of the course is to gain an understanding of the: Contributions of Central and Inner Asians to China. Migrations of peoples, especially that of the nomads of Central/Inner Asia. Historical relationships between present day Central Asian countries and China. Histories of the current minorities residing in China. Achieve learning outcomes. 2015/10/20 6

7. Course Assessment Tutorials: 30% Tutorials: 30% Presentations and discussions based on films and documentaries on ethnic groups or women. Presentations and discussions based on films and documentaries on ethnic groups or women. Class Participation: 30% Class Participation: 30% A combination of presentations and discussions based on group work, participation in discussions and attendance. A combination of presentations and discussions based on group work, participation in discussions and attendance. Final Project: 40% Final Project: 40% Group research projects presented to the class which will then be refined into term papers. Group research projects presented to the class which will then be refined into term papers. Feedback will be done either in class or through email. Feedback will be done either in class or through email. 2015/10/20 7

8. 8 Topics of Study Introduction Introduction Background Background The Xiongnu Federation The Xiongnu Federation The Xiongnu and the Sixteen Kingdoms The Xiongnu and the Sixteen Kingdoms Other non-Han kingdoms such as the Qiang/Di Other non-Han kingdoms such as the Qiang/Di The Xianbei and the Northern Dynasties The Xianbei and the Northern Dynasties The Turks, the Uighurs and China The Turks, the Uighurs and China The Qidans and the Liao Dynasty The Qidans and the Liao Dynasty The Jurchens and the Jin Dynasty The Jurchens and the Jin Dynasty The Tunguts and the Xi Xia The Tunguts and the Xi Xia The Mongols and the Yuan The Mongols and the Yuan The Manchus and the Qing The Manchus and the Qing Ethnicity and Women in Alien Dynasties Ethnicity and Women in Alien Dynasties

9. The Xiongnu Federation Xiongnu Empire (ca.200 BCE) 2015/10/20 9

10. Xiongnu at the end of the Han Dynasty (ca. 200 CE) 2015/10/20 10

11. Non-Han Kingdoms Sixteen Kingdoms Period 2015/10/20 11

12. Xianbei and the Northern and Southern Dynasties 2015/10/20 12

13. The Uighurs, the Turks and China 2015/10/20 13 Uighurs (742 – 848) Turks (551-747)

14. Tang Dynasty (618-906) 2015/10/20 14

15. Five Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms 2015/10/20 15

16. The Qidan, Jurchen and the Tanguts (Liao dynasty: 907-1125; Jin Dynasty: 1115-1234; Xi Xia: 1038-1227 ) 2015/10/20 16

17. 2015/10/20 17 The Mongol Empire

18. Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368) 2015/10/20 18

19. Manchu and the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912) 2015/10/20 19

20. All of China under Non-Han Rule 2015/10/20 20

21. 2015/10/20 21 Major Readings Barfield, Thomas, The Perilous Frointer. Barfield, Thomas, The Perilous Frointer. Chan, Hok-lam, China and the Mongols : history and legend under the Yuän and Ming. Chan, Hok-lam, China and the Mongols : history and legend under the Yuän and Ming. Ching, Frank, Ancestors Ching, Frank, Ancestors Di Cosmo, Nicola, Warfare in Inner Asian History (500-1800). Di Cosmo, Nicola, Warfare in Inner Asian History (500-1800). Franke, Herbert and Chan, Hok-lam, Studies on the Jurchens and the Jin Dynasty. Franke, Herbert and Chan, Hok-lam, Studies on the Jurchens and the Jin Dynasty. Holcombe, Charles, In the Shadow of the Han. Holcombe, Charles, In the Shadow of the Han. Holmgren, Jennifer, Marriage, Kinship and Power in Northern China. Holmgren, Jennifer, Marriage, Kinship and Power in Northern China. Lee, Lily Xiao and Stefanowska, A.D., Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: The Qing Period, 1644-1911. Lee, Lily Xiao and Stefanowska, A.D., Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: The Qing Period, 1644-1911. McGovern, William Montgomery, The Early Empires of Central Asia, 1939. McGovern, William Montgomery, The Early Empires of Central Asia, 1939. Poon, Kwok Kin (Dissertation), The Northern Wei State and the Juan-Juan Nomadic Tribe (A Summary). Poon, Kwok Kin (Dissertation), The Northern Wei State and the Juan-Juan Nomadic Tribe (A Summary). Rawski, Evelyn S., The Last Emperors. Rawski, Evelyn S., The Last Emperors. Sinor, Denis, Cambridge history of early Asia Sinor, Denis, Uighur empire in studies in Medieval Inner Asia Twitchett, Denis & Fairbank, John K., The Cambridge History of China: The Alien Dynasties. Sinor, Denis, Cambridge history of early Asia Sinor, Denis, Uighur empire in studies in Medieval Inner Asia Twitchett, Denis & Fairbank, John K., The Cambridge History of China: The Alien Dynasties. Watson, Rubie S. & Ebrey, Patricia Buckley, ed., Marriage and Inequality in Chinese Societies. Watson, Rubie S. & Ebrey, Patricia Buckley, ed., Marriage and Inequality in Chinese Societies.