Grossmont College

HIST137 - History of East Asia

Course Description

A historical survey of China and Japan from prehistory to modern times. Emphasis on their comparative and intertwining histories with particular attention to historical origins, political institutions, social/economic structures, religious/philosophical beliefs, literary/cultural achievements, technological/scientific contributions, interactions with Korea and the West, participation in major wars, and current geopolitical status and power. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2,D, IGETC-3B,4, Cal-GETC-3B,4)

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

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Course Sections

Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.

Spring 2026 - Semester

Apr 6 to Jun 1

section: HIST-137-8250

Format:

Open

Time: TBA

Professor(s): Mary Ellen Clipper

Live Seat Count: 11 - (about 8 hours ago)

Section notes:

Section 8250 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

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Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 18 to Dec 13

section: HIST-137-0948

Format:

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Time: TBA

Professor(s): Mary Ellen Clipper

Live Seat Count: 23 - (about 2 months ago)

Section notes:

Section 0948 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not requirepurchase of a textbook and may use free Open EducationalResources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

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