Asia Courses

Learn about the Qin and Han dynasties, and how Buddhism and ideas of self-realization influenced the medieval period.

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis.

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

Study Japanese scroll art as text and as "little movies" that immerse the viewer through visual narration. 

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.