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Fall 2026
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ASIAN 100 provides a comparative and interdisciplinary introduction to multiple cultures of Asia.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Adam Kern, Charo D'Etcheverry: The workload is generally light, featuring online quizzes and group projects. However, one reviewer reports an absurd amount of required reading, up to 600 pages weekly, despite the class being considered easy overall.
ASIAN 300 covers selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews for Hieyoon Kim report minimal weekly homework, typically one movie and one reading, with only three writing assignments and no exams.
Explore perspectives on human flourishing from sciences and humanities, investigating themes like resilience and compassion to sustain meaningful engagement.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The final is easy, but weekly quizzes and journals can be annoying or frequent.
Introduction to East Asian History: China surveys major developments in Chinese history from 1500 B.C. to 1949, emphasizing patterns, themes, and equal time for classical/traditional and modern eras.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Zhaoshen Wang: Workload consists of a few straightforward research assignments, an easy midterm, and a final project, with extra credit available.
INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN HISTORY: JAPAN surveys major cultural, social, political, and economic developments in Japanese history from ancient to recent times.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course relies on exams and a term paper rather than homework, with heavy reading and significant participation weight. Grading is described as tough, with some noting high standards for top grades.
Covers the social and intellectual history of China from 589 AD to 1919, focusing on literati culture, Neo-Confucianism, and the modern intelligentsia.
Introduction to East Asian civilizations covering China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Mongolia from prehistory to the present.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Anatoly Detwyler: Workload involves mandatory attendance and substantial reading, with straightforward quizzes based on those readings rather than complex exams.