HIST 2201: History of Modern Asia
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Focus on the rise of modern Asia from the period just prior to the armed intervention of Western European nations. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of imperialism, colonialism, and the rise of Asian nationalism on Asian societies. Meets non- Western requirement. Section information text: This class is an introductory lecture course on the history of modern East Asia. We will trace the inter-related histories of Korea, Japan, and China from the early nineteenth century to the present, touching upon the themes of imperialism, colonialism, modernization, total war, Cold War politics, and socialism. A major emphasis will be on East Asia’s encounter with various forms and concepts of democracy. The course requires active engagement with primary sources, films, and novels, and the completion of a number of short written assignments
Average GPA: 2.88
Grade distribution records: 436 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 114 | 26.1% |
| B | 172 | 39.4% |
| C | 80 | 18.3% |
| D | 11 | 2.5% |
| F | 20 | 4.6% |
| W | 22 | 5.0% |
Based on 436 student grade records across 11 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Maren Ehlers 295 students, Average GPA 2.85
- Dan Du 101 students, Average GPA 2.89
- James Crawford 40 students, Average GPA 3.06