Introduction to Asian Studies.

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the main historical events, developments, issues, and patterns of change in East Asia from the late-nineteenth century to the 1990’s. In going through the histories of China, Japan, and Korea, the course also explores historiographical issues. Through these discussions, the course introduces prominent questions and frameworks that have shaped the larger field of Asian Studies, various contexts shaping the field, and emerging areas of study within the field. The course is organized both chronologically and thematically.