HIST 3480 - East Asia to 1800

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Explores the intellectual, social, political, cultural, and religious traditions of China, Japan, and Korea from antiquity to 1800. Each "country" will be addressed in a chronological framework. Analyzes the values and institutions underlying the East Asian world order, compares and contrasts the distinctive characteristics of each country, and explores the impact of East Asia's interdependence and early interaction with the West. Will be taught in two year consecutive cycles in the Fall beginning 2017 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how the Chinese model of civilization spread to Korea and Japan before 1800. 2. Understand major geographic features in East Asia and discuss how these features affected the cultural development of China, Korea, and Japan. 3. Demonstrate their ability to compare literature and analyze primary and secondary sources. 4. Display their ability to critically analyze sources and place them in a historiographical context. 5. Improve their writing skills by literature reviews, essay exams, and a research paper, and their oral skills by in-class discussions and a research presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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