HIST 111: East Asia: Cultures and Civilizations

(1 Unit)
A survey of the cultural, political and economic interactions among the societies of East Asia from the sixth century to the present, with an emphasis on the history of China, Japan and Korea. Major themes include the historical construction of “East Asian” regional identity; traditional culture; imperialism and colonialism; nationalist movements; and the debate over “Asian values” and modern economic development. Staff.