HIST 241: Civilizations of Asia I (3 credits)

Catalog Description

A survey course covering the development of the major civilizations of East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, and historical personages and events from the earliest periods to the 1500’s. (3 hrs. lect.)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify important individuals and events in premodern Asian history, i.e. demonstrate historical literacy.
• Describe cause and effect relationships in Asian history.
• Order chronologically significant events in Asian history.
• Describe major Asian historical processes (e.g. the agricultural revolution, the rise and spread of religions, the development of political institutions, etc.)
• Acquire a sense of historical perspective.
• Demonstrate an understanding of historical concepts as they relate to premodern Asian historical issues and events.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: DH

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Asia

Current Syllabus

none currently available

Past Syllabi

None