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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1 by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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    About the Course

    The purpose of this course is to summarize new directions in Chinese history and social science produced by the creation and analysis of big
    historical datasets based on newly opened Chinese archival holdings, and to organize this knowledge in a framework that encourages learning
    about China in comparative perspective. Our course demonstrates how a new scholarship of discovery is redefining what is singular about
    modern China and modern Chinese history. Current understandings of human history and social theory are based largely on Western
    experience or on non-Western experience seen through a Western lens. This course offers alternative perspectives derived fr...
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    May 24, 2017

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    I loved the course. It gave me a totally different view of pre-revolution China. Even though I am not intoquantitative data, I still learned from the conclusions and interpretations of the data.

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    This course has helped me to understand China through different dimensions. Teaching module and data elaboration are up to the mark.

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    Nov 20, 2017

    I enjoyed this course tremendously, and discovered that there was a vast amount of information that I needed to learn about this SuperPower. China is an amazing country with an enormous population and economy, a history of remarkable achievement, and yet still unknown in many ways. Thanks for putting this course together.

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    Jun 23, 2021

    Very interesting evidence-based approach in delivering insights on Chinese society and its development. As a native Chinese, I still learned a lot about the societal characteristics of my home country.

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    Nov 12, 2020

    This course was very informative and engaging. The questions were a great way to check understanding. I can't wait for Part 2!

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    Sep 18, 2020

    Very relevant and precise information, videos were also very engaging. I am definitely doing the second part of this course.

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    Oct 19, 2017

    Informative, relevant, and unique. The focus on recent discoveries unearthed through original research is refreshing.

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    Apr 12, 2020

    A very in-depth introduction to Chinese society. This learning experience is very valuable. Thanks a lot.

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    Oct 25, 2017

    Well presented material, new and surprising insights. Rewarding experience.

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    Jul 14, 2020

    This is the best course on Chinese history I've attended..

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    Jan 17, 2018

    Very interesting, I would recommend this course.

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    Sep 26, 2017

    It is a very short and concise course.

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    Jul 6, 2018

    A little bit slow at first, amazing for people who just want to have some contact with the history and culture of china!

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    Jul 23, 2017

    I liked the data-driven, very analytic approach to understand Chines history better. Thank you for a great course.

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    Apr 9, 2021

    Has some interesting bits about Chinese history, is however in part pretty biased and also uses, in my eyes, misleading comparisons sometimes, e.g. using only home ownership rates to compare wealth levels for different countries which is arguably an imperfect proxy measurement. In Germany, for example, the home ownership rate is one of the lowest in the world, but I would not say that Germans are particularly poor or poorer than people from countries with higher home ownership rates simply because they are more likely to rent than to buy homes.

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    May 17, 2021

    Typical teacher who might be knowledgeable but bad at explaining it to others.

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    May 23, 2018

    Brilliant course. High quality information, comprehensive sources and interesting tests. Part 1 puts the revolution in a new perspective and connects imperial China with contemporary China. The course also throws a light on equality vs inequality globally and in China. The course is controversial in that it reflects duly and appropriately the complexity of Chinese social history and its development as opposed to the black-and-white view on China which still persists in the West. I also liked the very down-to-earth approach of Prof Lee.

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    Jul 25, 2020

    Assumptions or discourses of social diversity, wealth distribution/inequality were examined in a multi-faceted manner. Appropriate coverage of social theories as background for the discussions, which made it very interesting for a natural science student like me. Nice course! I'm very happy I took it.

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    Jun 16, 2021

    I really enjoy all the topics hat I studied in this course, and I felt a little difficulty in analysing the graphs but overall in my opinion the faculties did their work relating to research efficiently and this course gives a lot of information about the social history of china.

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    Aug 7, 2020

    This is a very short but informative course comparing the wealth distribution between China and the United States / UK throughout times of history. It features history but also data analysis looking at education levels influenced social mobility in society. Eyeopening course.

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    Oct 19, 2022

    This is an incredible course that I benefited from HUGELY. Highly recommend it to reader-who-is-reading-this.

    You won't be disappointed with the course's quality, integrity, or their accuracy.

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    Tiffany

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    May 25, 2017

    I loved the course. It gave me a totally different view of pre-revolution China. Even though I am not into

    quantitative data, I still learned from the conclusions and interpretations of the data.

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    May 16, 2023

    This course has helped me to understand China through different dimensions. Teaching module and data elaboration are up to the mark.

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    Dec 29, 2018

    The truth about China. This is fact, by evidence, by statistics. Very good to know.

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    By Marcos O

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    Oct 31, 2020

    Excellent to know a little about this great nation, culture and philosophy

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    Jul 15, 2023

    learnt a lot on the social structure of china

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    Aug 29, 2021

    I'm so happy for join in this course

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