Encountering Asia
Prerequisite: Completion of HONR 101, HONR D101, HONR 102, and HONR D102; Restricted to students in the Honors Program.
This course will introduce students to various regions in Asia and some of the fundamental components of Asian civilizations as they have evolved historically and persist in the modern world. Regions might include East, South and Southeast Asia.
Outcomes: Students will learn different methods of interpreting cultural, economic, political, and social forces, and their impact on human behavior; They will become aware of variations in human identities and values, ideas of justice, and shared understandings in unfamiliar cultures.
This course will introduce students to various regions in Asia and some of the fundamental components of Asian civilizations as they have evolved historically and persist in the modern world. Regions might include East, South and Southeast Asia.
Outcomes: Students will learn different methods of interpreting cultural, economic, political, and social forces, and their impact on human behavior; They will become aware of variations in human identities and values, ideas of justice, and shared understandings in unfamiliar cultures.