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HIS 297A - Islam in Modern World: 1850-Present
Satisfies 3 credits toward East Asian Studies Minor. New Core: Fulfills 3 credits in Area of Knowledge III.

Course Description: Non-violence has long been used by leaders of political and social movements in twentieth-century Asia as a strategy for fighting against Western imperialism and colonialism, pursuing democracy and justice, creating changes, and resolving domestic and international conflicts. Using documentary sources, students will explore different cases of non-violent struggles in Asia, and examine their philosophies and tactics in relation to the long history of Confucian, Hindu, Buddhist, Asian, Christian and Marxist traditions.

Course Rotation: NYC:Spring- Even Years

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Tutorial

History Department

Course Attributes:
Area of Knowledge III, Exploratory Course

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Undergraduate