HIST 270 - History of Modern Asia

Credit(s): 3

HISTORY OF MODERN ASIA
Component: Lecture
Comparative survey of the modern histories of China, Japan, and Vietnam, emphasizing their mutual influences and interactions as they responded to the promises and perils of modernity. Topics include traditional societies, imperialism and colonialism, nationalist and communist movements, militarism, the Pacific War, the Vietnam Conflict, and emergence of the Chinese economic powerhouse.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: A&S GROUP B: History and Cultural Change Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures