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Semester 1

Pre-modern East Asian History (ASST08073)

Subject

Asian Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of notable historical dates, events, trends, and individuals in China, Korea, and Japan from approximately the 3rd century BCE until the early 17th century.

Course Description

This course balances an investigation into the histories of China, Korea, and Japan with a broader awareness of how these countries interacted with one another prior to the 17th century. Students will be introduced to an array of notable periods, events, individuals, and themes that particularly influenced the development of each region's history and culture. Course content also touches upon various forces that shaped this area's development, including trade, religion, politics, philosophy, writing, war, and geography. Weekly assignments consist of secondary and primary source readings as well as occasional recommended readings, websites, or videos that provide deeper context to the topic. Weekly tutorials provide opportunities for further engagement with readings, especially primary source materials, and will be the main source for evaluating student participation. Assessments emphasise personal engagement with course content; memorising key individuals, terms, and events; academic-level writing; and making connections between as well as extrapolating deeper meanings behind course readings. This course was designed to be a taught in connection with the Society and Culture in Pre-Modern East Asia course and to provide historical background for any future studies of East Asia. No prior experience with or knowledge of East Asia is required.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

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