HIS120-20 World History II
Credits: 3
Instructor: Kate Martin
Type: Online
This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues of geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.
Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score
Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.
HIS216Q-20 History of Japan
Credits: 3
Instructor: Ralph Negron
Type: Online
The course is an historical study of Japan’s history and culture from ancient times to the present. Students will examine the historical, economic, and social factors that developed Japanese civilization. The remarkable transformation of Japan from a feudal society led by an aristocratic class of samurai to a modern republic similar to modern 19th century Western nations will be closely analyzed. The course will also include close scrutiny of the events pushing Japan into WW II as well as Japan’s dynamic post- WW II recovery, to include a significant economic boom. The course will provide a foundation for the continued study of Japan as well as a broad range of Asian topics.
Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course
Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.
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