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IGNOU BHIE 141 "History of China: C. 1840-1978" are not available. However, I can provide a general overview and key topics that might be covered in a course on the history of China during the specified period:1. Introduction to Modern Chinese HistoryOverview of major historical events and developments in China from the mid-19th century to 1978.Understanding the social, political, economic, and cultural transformations during this period.2. Qing Dynasty and DeclineExamination of the Qing Dynasty's challenges, including foreign invasions, internal rebellions, and socio-economic crises.Analysis of the impact of Western imperialism, the Opium Wars, and the Treaty of Nanjing on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.3. Modernization and Reform MovementsOverview of Chinese reform movements, intellectual trends, and efforts to modernize governance, education, and society.Analysis of key reformers, such as the Self-Strengthening Movement, Hundred Days' Reform, and New Culture Movement.4. Republican China and NationalismUnderstanding the establishment of the Republic of China (1912) and the challenges of nation-building and governance.Analysis of the May Fourth Movement, emergence of Chinese nationalism, and the struggle against warlords and foreign domination.5. Chinese Civil War and Communist RevolutionExamination of the power struggle between the Kuomintang (Nationalist) and Communist forces.Analysis of the Long March, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the establishment of the People's Republic of China (1949).6. Mao Zedong EraOverview of Mao Zedong's leadership, communist policies, and socio-economic transformations.Analysis of the Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution, and their impact on Chinese society, economy, and culture.7. Sino-Soviet Split and Foreign RelationsUnderstanding China's relations with the Soviet Union, the United States, and other major powers during the Cold War.Analysis of China's foreign policy initiatives, diplomatic strategies, and international engagements.8. Economic Reforms and Opening-UpExamination of Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms and liberalization policies.Analysis of the Four Modernizations, Special Economic Zones, and China's integration into the global economy.9. Social Changes and Cultural RevivalOverview of social changes, demographic trends, and urbanization in post-revolutionary China.Analysis of cultural movements, literary trends, and artistic expressions during the reform era.10. Tiananmen Square Protests and AftermathUnderstanding the student-led democracy movement, the Tiananmen Square protests, and the government crackdown.Analysis of the political consequences, human rights issues, and international responses to the events of 1989.