The course seeks to involve doctoral students of history with a range of historical topics. Students will read important works done by influential historians, and engage in scholarly debates pertaining relevant topics in Chinese history. Students will also engage in scholarship of academic writing in history and in preparation of their dissertation writing.

CILO-1: Master the fundamental process of history research. CILO-2: Engage with complex historical evidence. CILO-3: Apply the idea of reading historical data in other different historical researches, regardless of time and details.