HIST 436 - Psychology And History Of East Asian Warrior Cultures

Class Number: 1919

Description: Hours: Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2) or consent of the instructor Description: Examines the psychological and historical roots of warrior cultures in East Asia. Characteristics such as duty, enlightenment, honor, loyalty, and discipline will be examined in the context of the individual and group psychology of warrior cultures throughout history. Psychological and historical conceptions of violence, aggression, and strategy will also be explored. Students will be encouraged to relate values derived from Asian warrior cultures to their own lives, while reflecting on the applicability of these ideas to modern life.

Status: Open

Session: Regular Academic Session

Units: 3.00

Class Components: Lecture

Career: Undergraduate

Start Date: 08/22/2009

End Date: 12/12/2009

Grading: Letter Grade

Enrollment Total: 70

Available Seats: 40

Wait List Capacity: 20

Wait List Total: 0