HIS 1250 - China, Japan, Korea Since 1800

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing preassessment placement tests

This course covers China, Japan, and Korea since 1800 emphasizing change and continuity in their politics, economies, and cultures. The course treats the historical tradition in East Asia, its erosion by internal and external challenges, the struggle of East Asian people to adjust to the new world order, and their effort to rebuild after World War II. The contribution of East Asian immigrants to American civilization will also be considered.(General Studies—Level II, Historical)(GT-HI1)