HIST1500-SC.(SC) Intro to Asian History.Sp16.Faculty,St Catherine

St Catherine Faculty

Course Description

Goals: To understand the key characteristics that shaped the formation and evolution of the polities and societies of Asia from ancient times to the present. Content: Various topics such as nationalism, the spread of spirituality, trade networks, colonialism, and imperialism across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia including the Himalayas, and South Asia. Taught: Annually Note: Topics and time periods covered vary from year to year. Recent examples: Buddhism, Trade, and Trans-Asian Relations from the 15th - 18th Centuries. Credits: 4