HIST 059 CM - Civilizations of East Asia

The rise and development of Chinese (Sinitic/Confucian) civilization from neolithic origins to its full maturation in the 18^th century and the struggle of countries on the periphery of the Chinese cultural zone - primarily Japan and secondarily Korea and Vietnam - to retain distinct cultural and political identities while borrowing aspects of Chinese culture. Themes include state building, the changing role of women, cultural and aesthetic traditions, religious values, and political patterns. Special attention is given to divergent paths of pre-modern development which helped condition 20^th-century approaches to political/economic modernization.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: HIST059 CM