ASIAN 2211

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

ASIAN 2211
Introduction to Japan

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course serves as a general introduction to the study of Japan in the humanities. Through literature, film, art, and pop culture, we will explore how ?Japaneseness? and ?Japanese culture? have historically been constructed, debated, and rethought from early history to the present from a variety of perspectives and academic disciplines. All texts will be available in English; no prior knowledge of Japanese language, history, or culture required. (ASIAN-GE)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, HA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, HST-AS)

Program Requirements (ASIAN-GE)

Exploratory Studies (EAAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12194 ASIAN 2211   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12195 ASIAN 2211   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  • 12196 ASIAN 2211   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  • 12197 ASIAN 2211   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12198 ASIAN 2211   DIS 204

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  • 12199 ASIAN 2211   DIS 205

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12200 ASIAN 2211   DIS 206

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person