Courses

Introduction to societies and cultures of pre-modern China, Korea, and Japan; the East Asian geographical and cultural unit. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Introduction to the transformation of societies and cultures of modern China, Korea, and Japan from the 17th century to the present. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

This course will address the social, cultural, and political history of medieval Central Eurasia, focusing on the Mongol Empire and its legacy. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

A study of the commercial and cultural relations among Chinese, Indian, Iranian, and Roman/Islamic civilizations. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme migration, mobility, and immobility course.

Cross-era comparative development of thoughts, beliefs, culture, economy, and political system through the Tang (618-907) that shaped China's later history and role in East Asia. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 2000 level, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 342. GE historical study course.

Introduction to political, social, cultural, and economic developments from 14th to 18th century, mainly the Ming and early Qing dynasty. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course.

History of Modern China, circa 1750 to 1949; emphasis on state and society (politics, military affairs, economics, social structure, and culture). Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

History of Contemporary China from 1921 to 2000; emphasis on Communist Party, state and society (politics, military affairs, economics, social structure, and culture). Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Topics and issues in any period of Chinese history contingent on interests of faculty and students; usually this course emphasizes readings and discussions. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Introduction to gender and sexuality in China, including Confucian gender ideology, changes in marriage, family, sexual morality, and work from pre-modern to modern period. Sometimes this course is offered in a distance-only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

History of Japan to 19th century; emphasis on religion, politics, economic development, social structure and culture. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 548.01. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Japanese history since 1800: politics, economics, intellectual change, foreign relations. International scientific, technological and cultural interaction, World War II, Japanese contributions to global culture featured. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Examines the development of Korea from ancient times through the turn of the 20th century. Sometimes this course is taught in a distance-only format. Prereq: English 1110.xx and any History 2000-level course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Modern Korean History, with focus on the legacy of colonialism, the Korean War, the impact of the Cold War, divided Korea, the growth of competing national ideologies and economic systems, and the recent military crises. Sometimes taught at distance. Prereq: English 1110.xx and any History 2000-level course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Case studies in the Development of Science, Technology and Environmental Change in the East Asian context, pre-modern to modern times. Prereq: English 1110.xx and any History 2000-level course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 587.02. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in Chinese History. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Chinese History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Chinese History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in Japanese History. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Japanese History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Japanese History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced course in Chinese History. Topics Vary. Prereq or concur: Any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.

Advanced course in Japanese History. Topics Vary. Prereq or concur: Any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.

Role of East Asia in the early modern world system, examining the changing relationships between East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the European and New World empires. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

East Asia in modern and contemporary contexts: comparisons of / interactions between China, Japan, and Korea; also with Europe, Southeast and Central Asia and the US. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

The origins, development and current state of East Asian Area Studies in the U.S., including East Asian Studies relationship with other intellectual disciplines. Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 797, EALL 7897 (797), or HistArt 6801 (797). Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. Cross-listed in EALL 7897 and HistArt 6801.

Intensive study, through reading and discussion, of major issues and recent scholarship in pre-modern Chinese history. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Intensive study, through reading and discussion, of major issues and recent scholarship in modern and/or contemporary Chinese history. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

An intensive study, through reading and discussion, of major issues and recent scholarship in Japanese history. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Graduate Research Seminar in East Asian History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Introduction to sources and methods in Chinese historical research (pre-modern and modern periods). Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.