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HIST 241 - Civilizations of Asia I
Course Description
- Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100
- Recommended Prep: ENG 100 OR placement in ENG 209-260
Historical survey of the major civilizations of Asia from the earliest times to the present. Cross-listed as ASAN 241-242. Credit may be received for HIST 241 or for ASAN 241 but not both. Credit may be received for HIST 242 or for ASAN 242, but not both.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of HIST 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.