HIST 1500 - Introduction to Asian History

Goals: To understand the key characteristics that shaped the formation and evolution of the polities and societies of Asia from ancient times to the present.

Content: Various topics such as nationalism, the spread of spirituality, trade networks, colonialism, and imperialism across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia including the Himalayas, and South Asia.

Taught: Annually

Note: Topics and time periods covered vary from year to year. Recent examples: Buddhism, Trade, and Trans-Asian Relations from the 15th - 18th Centuries.

Credits: 4 credits