This course provides an introduction to Asian history, focusing on important events and characteristics of different Asian countries. The course objectives are for students to gain knowledge of Asian history, understand its importance, and appreciate Asian people and cultures. Instruction includes face-to-face classes, group chat, and presentations. Students will complete midterm and final projects, quizzes, assignments, and exams to demonstrate their understanding of topics like early Asian civilizations, colonialism in Asia, and Indian nationalism.
This course provides an introduction to Asian history, focusing on important events and characteristics of different Asian countries. The course objectives are for students to gain knowledge of Asian history, understand its importance, and appreciate Asian people and cultures. Instruction includes face-to-face classes, group chat, and presentations. Students will complete midterm and final projects, quizzes, assignments, and exams to demonstrate their understanding of topics like early Asian civilizations, colonialism in Asia, and Indian nationalism.
This course provides an introduction to Asian history, focusing on important events and characteristics of different Asian countries. The course objectives are for students to gain knowledge of Asian history, understand its importance, and appreciate Asian people and cultures. Instruction includes face-to-face classes, group chat, and presentations. Students will complete midterm and final projects, quizzes, assignments, and exams to demonstrate their understanding of topics like early Asian civilizations, colonialism in Asia, and Indian nationalism.
This course provides an introduction to Asian history, focusing on important events and characteristics of different Asian countries. The course objectives are for students to gain knowledge of Asian history, understand its importance, and appreciate Asian people and cultures. Instruction includes face-to-face classes, group chat, and presentations. Students will complete midterm and final projects, quizzes, assignments, and exams to demonstrate their understanding of topics like early Asian civilizations, colonialism in Asia, and Indian nationalism.
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN STUDIES (AS 12) Professor: Dianne Rhay B. Baldomero
Contact number: 09380469095 Email Address: bandoydianne@gmail.com Pre-requisite: None Credits: 3 units Placement: First year, AB Asian Studies
Course Description This course is concerned with the Asian history: Its importance, physical and social environment, diverse culture, religion, language, and norms. It focuses more on the details of the Historical events of different Asian countries. Course Objectives At the end of this semester, the students will be able to: • Attain enormous knowledge about Asian History • Realize the importance of learning Asian History • Understand Asian characteristics as the product of their experiences • Appreciate all Asian countries people with the vast knowledge about their history. Methods of Instruction Face to face classes, Private facebook group chat and PPT Teaching Philosophies “No significant learning occurs without significant relationship.” Course Textbooks Asian History & Civilization 2007 Edition Course Requirements Midterm: Make an advertisement video persuading other people to travel to Korea. Be Creative. (Minimum of 5 minutes)
Criteria for Grading:
1. Advertising Message-----------------------------------50% 2. Creativity and Originality------------------------------30% 3. Technical skills/ Production Quality------------------20%
Final Term: To be announced
Course Grading: Midterm Grade Class participation/ Attendance/ Assignment 30% Quizzes 20% Midterm requirement 20% Midterm Examination 30% Total 100% Final term Grade Class participation/ Attendance/ Assignment 30% Quizzes 20% Final term requirement 20% Final term Examination 30% Total 100% Course Outline: Sessions Course Contents Assessment Task 1st Class Orientation *Exercises Presentation of Syllabus *Make an informative essay about the significance of studying Asian History. (Minimum of 200 words) 2nd The People, Environment and Geography of Asia Activity Assignment 3rd The Early People of Asia Quiz Reflection 4th Ancient Asian Civilization Pop-up Group Activity 5th Leading Ancient States Activity 6th Leading Ancient States Create a poem (Poem must be written in English) MIDTERM EXAMINATION 8th Muslim and Mongol Ascendancy Pop-up Activity Assignment 9th The Spread of Colonialism Reporting A. The Yuan Dynasty Quiz B. The Ming Dynasty C. The Eunuchs
A. The Manchu Dynasty
B. The West in Southeast Asia C. Motives for Colonization 10th The Spread of Colonialism Reporting A. The Manchu Dynasty Activity B. The West in Southeast Asia C. Motives for Colonization
(Span and Portugal)
A. The Portuguese Invasion B. The Arrival of Spain C. The British Occupation of India D. The Portuguese
11th The Spread of Colonialism Quiz
A. The Dutch Make 5 inspirational quotes about B. The French Western Colonial Rule in Asia C. The British D. The Battle Between England and France
A. The Sepoy Rebellion
B. China C. China’s Foreign Relations D. The Taiping Rebellion
12th The Spread of Colonialism Assignment
A. Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi Recitation B. Sino-Japanese War C. The Boxer Rebellion D. The Empress’ Policies
(Indian Reaction to British Colonialism)
A. The Rise of Indian Nationalism B. The Indian National Congress C. The Muslim League D. The Bengal Divide
13th The Spread of Colonialism Quiz
(Indian Reaction to British Colonialism) A. The Indian Nationalists B. India After World War I C. Gandhi and The Independence Movement
A. The New Constitution
B. Ali Jinnah and The Muslim League C. The Second World War 14th FINAL EXAMINATION
Course Policy: 1. All the students should pass the given task on time required by the teacher. There will be a deduction of one point each day of late submission.
