HIST 212 - History of East Asia II

(3 units) CO11

Survey of modern East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) since the Song Dynasty; interdisciplinary approach, e.g. Korean literature, Japanese film, Chinese philosophy.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify key elements of modern East Asia history and its impact on political, military, cultural, artistic, and scientific developments that shaped the modern East Asian world and aspects of the larger global community.
2. analyze and synthesize primary, secondary, and cultural sources.
3. find and use historical scholarship and sources to answer a research question.
4. present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner both orally and in writing, in accordance with the ethical principles governing scholarly inquiry.
5. analyze how East Asian influences are transforming the lived experience of the Americans, Europeans, and others around the world.

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