HIST 137 - History of East Asia

    Recent Professors
    M. Stout, V. Bale
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    A historical survey of China and Japan from prehistory to modern times. Emphasis on their comparative and intertwining histories with particular attention to historical origins, political institutions, social/economic structures, religious/philosophical beliefs, literary/cultural achievements, technological/scientific contributions, interactions with Korea and the West, participation in major wars, and current geopolitical status and power. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2,D, IGETC-3B,4, Cal-GETC-3B,4)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:30am–10:00am, Tue Thu 10:15am–11:45am, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:00am