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ASAN 241 - Civilizations of Asia I

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: ENG 22/60 OR placement in ENG 100
  • Recommended Prep: ENG 100 or Placement in ENG 209-260

Historical survey of major civilizations of Asia from earliest times: East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Cross-listed as HIST 241.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ASAN 241, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to synchronically and diachronically (cause and effect) analyze historical and current issues of Asia.
  • Summarize key ideas in history that influenced and shaped a culture, such as major philosophies, religions, political theories and government systems.
  • Describe and explain major historical events, ideas, places, people, and its impact and transformation upon history.
  • Express an ability to compare and contrast historical events that affect and change traditional cultures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of historical foundation and its role in the current movement of change in Asia and its global impact on the rest of the world.