Western civilization will not be emphasized to the exclusion of other areas. 1 Course 102. A broad survey of the political, social, economic, intellectual, artistic, and religious forces that shaped Western culture from the beginning of the Seventeenth Century to the present. Western Civilization will not be emphasized to the exclusion of other areas. 1 Course 122.
China has one of the foundational civilizations in human history.
It gave rise to social structures, political systems, and philosophies that deeply influenced the development of East Asia. Through close reading of documents, focused analytical writing, open discussion and lecture, we will develop our own understanding of the evolution of China from its Neolithic origins to its present status as a world power. This course may be used for the World Cultures component of the Cultural Area Requirement. 1 Course 123. Japan has developed from an isolated chain of islands at the edge of East Asia into a modern economic giant.