Understanding Asia

Catalog description

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring Asia’s dynamic contexts, linking ancient Asian civilizations to the modern nation-states of East and South Asia. Focusing on Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia, the course provides theoretical frameworks for analyzing Asia’s complex cultural, political, and economic realities. Students examine the origins and developments of Asian civilizations, considering aspects such as people, culture, history, philosophy, religion, society, and business.