XIAN ANTH 350 - The Silk Road Yesterday & Today

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to the multi-dimensional history as well as the contemporary significance of the Silk Road. Through lectures, class discussions, readings, documentaries and a 2 week long Silk Road study excursion, we will explore in detail the origin, development and decline of the Silk Road. This will include overviews of early Eurasian history, geography of Inner Asia, different trade routes and their features, the interactionof nomadic and sedentary peoples, and the spread of religions. In addition to the historis perspective, the course will pay equal attention to the hot issues surrounding the modern development of the region, including: the status quo of the "Great Silk Road Economic region"; Western development and the Silk Road; National and local economic development policies and efforts; Challenges between economic development and conversation of ethnical cultural identities and diversities; large scale infrastructure development and its impact on the ecosystem; Social-cultural impacts as a result of western development; Tourism development and conservation of heritage sites. AUC Designation: Cl

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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