HIST 115 - East Asian Civilization

4 credit(s)
A historical survey of three Asian countries: China, Japan, and Korea. We will begin with an introduction to the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of East Asia. Then we will examine how East Asia became modern, focusing on socio-economic transformations and geopolitical challenges from the 16th century to the dawn of the 21st century. Major themes include Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism; Imperial China and Korea; Tokugawa Japan; Pan-Asianism; Imperialism; and post-World War Two reconstruction and reforms.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspective and Historical Context.