HIST 247 - East Asian Civilization

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

An interdisciplinary survey of the development of civilization in China, Japan, and Korea from prehistory to early seventeenth century. Topics for discussion include society, economy, politics, religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and technology. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly HS 207.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Identify important events and figures in traditional China and Japan.
Explain the emergence of the classical civilization of China.
Illustrate the development of Confucianism and Daoism.
Outline the social, political, and economic development from Yamato Japan to Tokugawa Japan.
Outline the social, economic, and political development from the Zhou to the early Qing.
Compare and contrast Ming/Qing China and Tokugawa Japan.

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