HIS 1601 - ASIAN HISTORY II

credits: 3.0
An introduction to modern Asia, focusing particularly on the interaction between Asian and Western civilizations, the rise of nation-states, and the problems of modernization in China, Japan, and Korea. Objectives: To provide a background in modern Asian history and culture. Method of Instruction: Lectures, discussions, and videos. Method of Evaluation: Two short tests, one long paper, final exam, and in-class assignment. Meets *NWP Distribution Requirement.