East Asian History - #18

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East Asian History
Monday 6:00-8:00 pm

“Two topics for discussion,” Seimei said, waving his fan toward the wall and the discussion question hanging there.

The period of the Warring States (Zhanguo or Chan-Kuo) in China refers to the era of about 475 BCE to 221 BCE. It commenced at a time of when the numerous petty city-state kingdoms had been consolidated into seven major contenders and a few minor enclaves. Who were those seven and name one of advances that came out of that period.

“The second is in regards to the size of the class. As there are so few, I propose to you, to free your time for more efficient use and to still maximize our lessons together, to hold class once a week. I can provide the discussion questions ahead of time and when we meet later in the week, discuss them then.”

Seimei tapped his ran against his lips. “I propose, then, to post the discussion questions on Monday and we meet on Thursday evening, at this same time for further discussion and homework submission.” Another wave of his fan. “What is your input?”

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_jubilation_lee/]

*takes off shades*
During this time period, Sun Tzu authored The Art of War, probably the most influential piece on military strategy ever written.

The primary powers in China at this time were the Chi, the Chu, the Yan, the Han, the Zhao, the Wei, and the Qin states.

*snaps gum*

Meeting once a week would be fine by me, Professor.

[addams-daughter.livejournal.com]

"Jubilee named the seven major contenders, but I'd consider China's advancement from the Bronze age into the Iron age to be more significant than the writings of Sun Tzu." Wednesday offered "I also would not be adverse to only meeting once a week professor.

[sensethevisions]

"I don't see a problem with meeting once a week, sir. Would this change anything having to do with my Independent Study for your course?"

[abe-no-seimei.livejournal.com]

"No. It should not and in fact free your schedule some."