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HIS 218

Western Civilization II
Name: Western Civilization II
Course Number: HIS 218
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

HIS 218 Western Civilization II I explores the various Eastern discoveries, peoples, and places that enabled the rise of the West and helped shape Western civilization. This course hits two birds with one stone: students learn much about the East, especially the Islamic Middle East, North Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and above all, China, and at the same time, learn new things about the West, Western civilization, and their origins. Prerequisite: HIST 217

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand Eastern influence on Western civilization.
  • Critically analyze debates surrounding the Eastern influence on Western civilization.
  • Critically analyze the Eurocentric and Orientalist foundations of the mainstream theories of the rise of the West.
  • Understand the relationships of Western civilization with Eastern civilizations.

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