HIST 459 - Asian and African Encounters with Empire

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
East Asian Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4
Attribute: 4 SS, CD
New course added 05.26.10.

This course compares moments of encounter between modern Western empires and non-Western societies from the perspective of the latter. How did the peoples of Asia and Africa experience Western expansion? The answer to this question will lead to an exploration of the relation between Western expansion, modernity, imperialism, and identity.
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: R. Adal
Consent of the Instructor Required? No
Prerequisites & Notes
100 level course in Asian or African history