Cultures and Societies of the World: The Far East and South East Asia

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Overview

Subject area

CLDV

Catalog Number

202

Course Title

Cultures and Societies of the World: The Far East and South East Asia

Description

Study of the major post WW II demographic, geo-political and societal changes in China, Japan, Korea and other Southeast Asian nations. Historical and philosophical traditions including Buddhism and Confucianism and the impact of Western philosophy in traditional thought. An assessment of contemporary culturalvalues, beliefs, mores, religion and family structure. The impact of urbanization and industrialization on gender, race and class. An introduction to literary and artistic expressions and contributions.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

021915

Course Schedule