The Worlds of Asia and Africa to 1750

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course introduces students to the broad themes in Asian and African history in the period up to 1750 with particular focus on political, economic, and social transformations. Major themes may include emergence of civilizations, trade, forms and role of the state, warfare and its legacies, spread of ideas, urbanization, colonization, changing roles of women, migration and technologies. Students are also introduced to the basics of historical research such as the examination of evidence and interpretations, comparative analysis, and bibliographic and narrative skills. Note: Maximum of 6 credit hours in 1000-level History may be counted for degree credit.