This course traces the history of Macao. Emphasis will be on the early days of Portuguese settlement, the colonial history after the Opium Wars, major historical events before and after the 1999 handover, and other aspects of local history.

CILO-1: Identify key events in history of Macao from the 1500s to the 1999 handover. CILO-2: Identify the major historical events in the colonial history, and discuss major historical figures in the history of Macao. CILO-3: Discuss the importance of Macao in the history of China and globalization, and explain how the unique history of Macao contributes to its hybrid culture.