ASN1010

Asian civilisations: the cycle of empires

(ART)

Alison Tokita or Bruce Jacobs

6 points + 2 lectures and 1 tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: A broad overview of Asian history from antiquity to the dawn of European maritime exploration in the sixteenth century. Topics studied include the Indus Valley civilisation; Hinduism and the caste system; traditional political thought; the rise of great empires in India, China and Southeast Asia; Mahayana Buddhism; the Japanese samurai; and Genghis Khan and the Mongols.

Assessment: Written (2000 words): 60% Examinations (2 hours): 30% Class participation/oral presentation: 10%