History of East Asia

3 credits · Undergraduate

This introductory course explores historical change and social transformation in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam from antiquity to the present. It is an East Asian counterpoint to the historical narrative of Western civilization. Emphasizing the Chinese and Japanese experiences, the class will examine some of the more salient social, intellectual, political, economic, and environmental features apparent in the heritage of these societies, as well as some of the ways each society has influenced the others. No previous study of East Asia is expected or required. CROSSLISTED: HIST 2820.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion