This course examines topics in the cultural, socio-economic, and political history of East Asia. Topics can vary each year and may include the following: nationalism, travel narratives, crosscultural contact, the role of religion and/or ideology in political history, development and the environment, film and history, China’s global footprint, and the place of minorities and women in Asian societies. This course may be repeated for different topics.
Recommended Background
No background in Asian history necessary.