This course introduces Chinese history from ancient to modern times. In addition to the political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will look at Chinese history from the perspective of women, the peripheries, environment, and oceanic trade networks. It challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship in Chinese and East Asian history. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice historical analysis of primary sources.

This course introduces Chinese history from ancient to modern times. In addition to the political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will look at Chinese history from the perspective of women, the peripheries, environment, and oceanic trade networks. It challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship in Chinese and East Asian history. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice historical analysis of primary sources.

Independent study in courses with East Asian content for MA students

PREREQUISITES Completion of Advanced Japanese I or the equivalent. Authentic materials and video clips will be used.

Independent study in Japanese language for PhD students

Independent study in courses with East Asian content for MA students

Independent study in courses with East Asian content for MA students

A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc.

A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc.

A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc.