Asia covers a vast
geographical territory and supports hundreds of languages
and cultures and many religious traditions |
Peoples and Cultures of Asia 2
(IDST 1123)
An introduction to Asia in the modern era from geopolitical,
religious, historical, social and cultural perspectives. It
seeks to understand the ways of thinking found in South,
Southeast and East Asia, the basic role of tradition in
society, and the current challenges that confront this half
of the world. May be offered for credit in comparative
religion and sociology. |
