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Christoph Giebel
HSTAS 244
Seattle Campus
Introduction to Western imperialism expansion, conquest, and colonial rule in Asia; the anti-colonial, nationalist resistances they engendered; and the resultant cultural, political, economic, and intellectual transformations in Asian societies. Covers post-1800 violence, racial hierarchies, human rights abuses, post-colonial memories, persistent strategies of domination, and structural inequities. Offered: jointly with SISA 244.
Class description
Introduction to Western imperialist expansion, conquest, and colonial rule in Asia, the anti-colonial, nationalist resistances they engendered, and resultant cultural, political, economic, and intellectual transformations in Asian societies. Focus on post-1800 violence, racial hierarchies, and human rights abuses, as well as post-colonial memories, persistent strategies of domination, and structural inequities.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
No prerequisites.
Class assignments and grading
