Multidisciplinary and historical survey of East Asian civilizations (China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Mongolia) from prehistory to the present, covering philosophy, economy, governance, social structure, kinship, and geography.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.29 GPA, 63.9% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.65 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=52 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.68 GPA, 83.9% A/AB (n=56 letter grades).
An advanced reading seminar exploring selected historical topics through small group discussion and intensive engagement with primary and secondary materials.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.83 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).