HIST266

Introduces students to the nations of the world region of East Asia, which includes China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Engages the methodologies of history and regional historical comparison. Through the study of the modern history of these nations, including analysis of religious identity and citizenship, political order, cultural character and historical memory, students are acquainted with the profile of each nation-state's dominant modes and significant contestations to them. Analysis of case studies of both conflict and cooperation provide an understanding of East Asian regional dynamics and their international significance in modern history. May include field trips to Japanese traditional institutions devoted to the practice of Zen and the Way of Tea (Chado) in New York City.

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