HIST 198 - Premodern East Asia

This introductory course examines the geographies, cultures, politics, and historical experiences of East Asia from the origins of civilization to 1800. The course traverses dynamic historical currents of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam that have evolved or continued undergirding East Asian societies. Themes include political transitions, socio-economic structures, encounters across Eurasia, religious and philosophical traditions, arts and literature, as well as gender roles and family life.