This course examines the political, economic, and social development of Asia from the 19th century to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on China, Japan, Korea, and India - Asian nations that play an increasingly important role in today's global economy. Discussion topics will include Western imperialism and its legacy, strategies of modernization, the rise of nationalism, communism in Asia, World War II, the Cold War, the emergence of Asian countries into the global economy, the modernization and exportation of Asian cultures, and 21st century trends.
Prerequisites
ENGL101N or ENGL110N.