This course examines the social and cultural history of secret societies and popular movements in modern China, roughly from 1750 to 1949. The topics we will discuss include banditry, piracy, sworn brotherhoods, secret societies, and religious sects. Students are required to do weekly readings and make oral presentations, as well as write one book report, an annotated bibliography, and a research paper. Pre-requisite: None

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