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The history of social media in China.

Lecture: The Wild Ride of Chinese Social Media: From BBS to Baidu & Beyond 🚀🇨🇳 (Cue jaunty, slightly-too-loud intro music with traditional Chinese instruments mixed with electronica) Alright everyone, settle…
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The history of propaganda in China.

Propaganda with Chinese Characteristics: A Humorous (Yet Serious) Lecture (Professor's Intro - Standing at the lectern, adjusting spectacles) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome! Today, we're diving into…
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The history of dissent and protest.

The History of Dissent and Protest: A Riotous (and Sometimes Righteous) Romp Through Rebellion (Lecture Hall Ambience: A single spotlight illuminates a slightly dishevelled professor pacing the stage. A projection…
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The history of women’s rights.

Lecture: The Wild Ride of Women's Rights: From Corsets to Congress (and Everything in Between!) (Cue dramatic intro music and flashing lights. A giant inflatable uterus floats gently above the…
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The history of ethnic policies.

The Grand (and Sometimes Grotesque) History of Ethnic Policies: A Lecture in Many Parts 🎭 Welcome, my intrepid history buffs, to a whirlwind tour through the often-turbulent, sometimes-hilarious, and always-complicated…
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The history of religion and the state.

Religion and the State: A Divine Comedy (and Occasional Tragedy) (Lecture in Historical Antics & Theological Tango) (Professor Armchair, PhD (Probably)) (Icon: 📜 & 🏛️ Clashing) Welcome, welcome, my eager…