Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I register for ChinaX parts?
Visit each part’s pages:
China (Part 2): The Creation and End of Centralized Empire
China (Part 3): Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture
China (Part 4): Literati China: Examinations and Neo-Confucianism
China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty
China (Part 6): The Manchus and the Qing
China (Part 7): Invasions, Rebellions, and the End of Imperial China
China (Part 8): Creating Modern China: The Birth of a Nation
China (Part 9): China and Communism
China (Part 10): Greater China Today: The People's Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
2. When does ChinaX start and end?
You may take ChinaX at your own pace, starting and finishing anytime between May 2016 and June 1, 2017.
3. What’s the difference between the course formats?
There is no difference in format. Only certificates.
4. What is an xSeries program?
Learn more https://www.edx.org/xseries
5. How and when will I receive my certificate?
ID verified certificates are issued on-demand via your student dashboard. Once you pass each part,
check your dashboard. XSeries certificates are issued every 15th of the month by edX.
6. Can I receive one certificate for completing all ten parts?
Not at this time. However, you can earn an XSeries certificate for parts 1-5 or an XSeries certificate for parts 6-10.
7. Can I take the parts out of order?
Yes, you can. We encourage you to go through parts that are of most interest to you.
8. Will you honor my ID verified certificates in previous versions to count towards an XSeries certificate in version 2?
Yes. Please contact edX Learner Support at info@edx.org.
9. How can I reach the ChinaX Team and professors?
We would appreciate hearing both your positive and constructive feedback about the course content and your learning experience. Your feedback will be invaluable as we improve future iterations of the course. Please contact us through the courseware feedback section.
10. Who should I contact if I have technical questions?
For technical or non-content related questions, please contact edX Learner Support at info@edx.org.
See edX FAQ for more: https://www.edx.org/about/org-faq