HIST 121 Asian Civilizations in Modern Times
3
hours lecture,
3
units
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option
Description: This course examines the evolution of the distinct cultures, thought, and institutions in East, South, and Southeast Asia from the sixteenth century to the present through critical investigations into the impact of modernization on the political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of these societies. Emphasis is placed on topics such as the first encounters with Western powers, the evolution of Western imperialism, the rise of nationalist movements and independent nation states, and their evolution and progress to the present.
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This course can help you earn the following degree(s) or certificate(s):
- Emphasis in Business Studies - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Chinese - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: French - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: German - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Italian - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Japanese - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Latin - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Russian - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Spanish - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Tagalog - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Language Arts and Humanities Studies: Vietnamese - Associate in Arts
- History - Associate in Arts
- History for Transfer - Associate in Arts