Associate Professor Aminda Smith has published a new article, “Stories from the Revolution in Mao’s China: Teaching Students to Think about Socialism and Communism,” in Education About Asia.
The article explores approaches to teaching the history of Maoism, socialism and communism in China, encouraging students to critically examine revolutionary ideals, political ideologies and their historical consequences. Smith also offers insights and classroom resources to help educators facilitate thoughtful discussions about modern Chinese history.
Readers can access the full article through Education About Asia.