HIST 137 — History of East Asia
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)