The Rise and Fall of Ancient and Imperial East Asia

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese societies until the late nineteenth century. Emphasizing regional dynamism, innovations, and development, this course counters the Orientalist notion of a static, 'traditional' Asia. Students will critically analyze, research, and write about the socio-political and military interactions that shaped East Asia and the West. Prerequisite: 3.0 university credits or permission of the chair.