HIS 2788: Pandemics, Empires and Survival of Asia and the World (2026-2027)

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In this course professor and students will explore how epidemics have played a critical role in shaping the history of empire/state-building in Asia and its global impacts. From the ancient Silk Road to the Covid-19 pandemics, the course tracks the links between history, geopolitics, and the spread of diseases. It highlights the interdependencies of pandemics with urbanization, revolution, nationalism, migration, trade and ultimately the rise and fall of empires in Asia and the world. Typically offered: Spring.

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Spring 41595 5 Zhiguo Ye
M,W,F
1:00PM-2:20 PM
03/31-06/04
Demaray Hall 354
30 of 30 seats open
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Equivalent: ASIA 3788, HIS 3788
Attributes: Honors Course, Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, WK Social Sciences
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading, Audit
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term