HILD 11. East Asia and the West, 1279–1911 (4 units)
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Description
The East Asia survey compares and contrasts the development of China, Korea, and Japan from ancient times to the present. From the Mongol conquests through China’s and Korea’s last dynasties, and the rise of Meiji Japan, this course examines political, institutional, and cultural ruptures and continuities as East Asia responded to the challenges of Western imperialism with defense, reform, conservative reaction, and creative imitation.
Prerequisite courses
HILD 11 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
HILD 11 is a prerequisite of the following 1 courses: