HST 377 - China and Inner Asia

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China’s historical relations with Inner Asia: Chinese policy toward steppe empires north of the Great Wall including nomadic Xiongnu, Turks, early Tibetans, and Mongolians. Emergence of modern Inner Asian peoples such as the Uyghurs, Kazaks, and Manchus, and the role of Inner Asia in shaping modern China.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher.