HIST 242 - Civilizations of Asia II
- 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.
Contact: 3 hours lecture per week
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of HIST 242, 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.