HIST 218 - The History of Empire in East Asia

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

This course examines the history of Western and Japanese imperialism in East Asia beginning with the Opium Wars in the mid nineteenth century and ending with decolonization in the wake of WWII. We will consider how empire shaped intellectual, political, economic, and cultural developments from a transnational perspective, paying special attention to the formation of ideologies of control and resistance.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: A. Parks
Consent of the Instructor Required: No