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#205 The World of the Han

9/28/2017

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Introduction and background:
  • Last night’s reading was a flurry of information. Our task today is to try to make some sense of it with the purposes of:
    • building on previous themes and discussions,
    • emphasizing and explaining the important aspects of the reading, and
    • engaging in at least some discussion that rises above the level of fact collection.
  • First, the basics:
    • The Han dynasty (Han chao 漢朝, 206 BCE–220 CE) succeeded the short-lived Qin dynasty (Qin chao 秦朝, 221–206 BCE) and was, in turn, succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (Sanguo shidai 三國時代, 220–280 CE).
    • While the Qin (“Ch’in”) may be the source of the English term “China” and similar variations in other European languages, it is certain that Han is the inspiration for the Chinese terms for the dominant Han nationality (Hanzu 漢族, according to the Chinese government the group comprises 92 percent of the population) and the most common term in Chinese for the Chinese language (Hanyu 漢語).
    • The Han dynasty is considered among the most successful in the nation’s history.
    • Han emperors ruled over much of the land that comprises the People’s Republic of China today, and some land that is today part of Korea, Vietnam, and—depending on how one defines “rules”—several Central Asian republics.
    • The Han dynasty saw the emergence of several significant and longstanding trends in Chinese history, including state Confucianism, an aspirationally meritocratic bureaucracy, tensions with northern “barbarians,” and tales of overbearing empress dowagers.
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Discussion:
  • Roles:
    • In today’s discussion, you will be assigned two roles:
      • one "heavenly stem" will refer to the content that you will specialize in, and
      • the other Chinese numeral will mark your role in supporting the facilitation of our conversation around the table.
  • Task:
    • ​Begin by considering the content area linked to your heavenly stem. Use the "Bloom's Verbs" (PDF) sheet to develop 2-3 questions that lead us to discussion around the upper heights of the tree.
      • ​Write out your questions on the joint notetaking sheet (Google Doc), which can be copied at the end of class into your digital notebook.
    • During discussion, you will have an opportunity to both ask questions and participate in discussion.
    • Be sure, too, to serve your role to help drive a balanced discussion.
  • Content groups:
    • Jia 甲 Han Confucianism: the invention of the civil service examination and the creation of a state ideology.
    • Yi 乙 Domestic reforms: centralization and monopolies.
    • Bing 丙 Foreign policy: northern threats and borderland conquests.
  • Discussion roles:
    • Yi 一 Facilitator: Moderates team discussion and keeps the group on task.
    • Er 二 Recorder: Takes notes summarizing key discussion points (for today’s class, we will experiment with having one person handle the notetaking on this Google Doc).
    • San 三 Timekeeper: Keeps the group aware of time constraints.
    • Si 四 Devil’s Advocate: Raises counter-arguments and (constructive) objections, introduces alternative explanations and solutions.
    • Wu五Harmonizer: Strives to create a harmonious and positive team atmosphere and reach consensus (while allowing a full expression of ideas).
    • Liu 六 Prioritizer: Makes sure group focuses on most important issues and does not get caught up in details.
    • Qi 七 Explorer: Helps press the group to consider new perspectives or areas of inquiry.
    • Ba 八 Checker: Checks to make sure all group members understand the concepts and the group’s conclusions.
    • Jiu 九 Researcher: Leads the search for evidence needed during the discussion.
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​Homework
: Assignment #206
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