China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences

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CAPS 1622
The World of Modern Japan

In 1868, samurai revolutionaries and their allies seized the reins of power and established a new capital they called Tokyo.  Against all odds, this fragile regime survived and made Tokyo a center of power ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2222, GOVT 1623, HIST 1622

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9279 CAPS 1622   LEC 001

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  •  9281 CAPS 1622   DIS 201

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  •  9282 CAPS 1622   DIS 202

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  •  9283 CAPS 1622   DIS 203

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  •  9284 CAPS 1622   DIS 204

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  • 18432 CAPS 1622   DIS 205

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CAPS 1920
Modern China

This course surveys modern Chinese history from 1644 to 1949. Time will be devoted to each of the three major periods: China's last empire, the Great Qing (1644-1911); the early Republic (1912-1927); and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 1192, HIST 1920

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17642 CAPS 1920   LEC 001

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CAPS 2132
Law and Society in Early Modern and Modern China

China was and still is regarded in the Western world as a country without the rule of law. In this course, students examine recent scholarship that challenges this simplified understanding of the role ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2280, HIST 2132

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16420 CAPS 2132   SEM 101

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CAPS 2212
Introduction to China

Interdisciplinary introduction to Chinese culture especially designed for students not majoring in Asian Studies. Explores literature, history, religion, and art, and other aspects of China's rich and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2212

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7899 CAPS 2212   LEC 001

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  •  7900 CAPS 2212   DIS 201

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  •  7901 CAPS 2212   DIS 202

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  •  7902 CAPS 2212   DIS 203

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  •  7903 CAPS 2212   DIS 204

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  •  7904 CAPS 2212   DIS 205

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  •  7905 CAPS 2212   DIS 206

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  •  7906 CAPS 2212   DIS 207

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  •  7907 CAPS 2212   DIS 208

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CAPS 2985
Transformations in Twentieth Century China

The twentieth century was a time of unprecedented change in China as the country's ancient imperial system collapsed and a new modern order began to emerge. This course will explore the myriad transformations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2286, HIST 2985

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9330 CAPS 2985   LEC 001

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CAPS 3308
Issues in Contemporary China II

The course is attached to the Cornell Contemporary China Initiative lecture series, which brings high profile speakers on various aspects of contemporary China to Cornell most Mondays throughout the semester.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 3308

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18403 CAPS 3308   LEC 001

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CAPS 3329
Literature of Leaving China

Ever since the creation of the concept of a culturally and geographically stable center in China, people have been intentionally excluded from that center. Disgraced officials are sent to far-flung provinces, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 3329, COML 3985

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16471 CAPS 3329   SEM 101

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CAPS 3502
Becoming a China Hand

This seminar examines the various issues that surround being a specialist of one of the world's most complex and exciting places. The course will first look at the various groups of people that have been ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3503

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16383 CAPS 3502   LEC 001

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CAPS 4001
China in Transition

Using resources specifically available in China, this course combines lectures, guest lectures, field trips, and faculty-directed research projects to help students achieve an in-depth understanding of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7456 CAPS 4001   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CAPS 4002
Chinese Perspectives on International and Global Affairs

This course, offered by faculty members of Peking University's School of International Studies, provides Chinese perspectives on contemporary China's international relations. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7454 CAPS 4002   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

CAPS 4020
Honors Thesis Tutorial II

Honors students complete research and finish a thesis on a topic of their own choosing under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6252 CAPS 4020   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Carlson, A

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17006 CAPS 4020   IND 614

    • TBA

    • Admussen, N

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

CAPS 4030
Issues in China and Asia-Pacific Studies

This course serves as the wrap-up seminar for CAPS students.  It is designed for CAPS seniors to review the critical issues and topics in China and Asia-Pacific Studies from broader theoretical perspectives, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6251 CAPS 4030   SEM 101

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CAPS 4355
Work and Labor in China

This course provides an overview of the various features of work and labor in contemporary China. After a brief section on historical background, we will analyze how market reforms have impacted work for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 4443, ILRIC 4355

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16939 CAPS 4355   LEC 001

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CAPS 4418
Stories of the Strange and the Marvelous from the Tang Dynasty

Through guided reading in Chinese, students in this course explore topics, themes and techniques that define the body of works known as chuanqi (stories of the marvelous) and zhiguai (stories of the strange). ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHLIT 4418, CHLIT 6618

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16614 CAPS 4418   LEC 001

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  • Minimum three years of formal Chinese language training and one year in classical Chinese or permission of instructor.

CAPS 4888
Directed Study - Beijing

This directed study course allows CAPS students to enroll at Beida (Peking University) in courses offered to international students by the Peking University School of International Studies. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: International Organizations and International Laws

  •  9643 CAPS 4888   IND 671

    • R Beijing, China
    • Feb 19 - May 24, 2019

    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: An Introduction to Politics, Econ & Intn'l Rel

  •  9644 CAPS 4888   IND 672

    • T Beijing, China
    • Feb 19 - May 24, 2019

    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ethnic Issues in World Politics

  •  9645 CAPS 4888   IND 673

    • M Beijing, China
    • Feb 19 - May 24, 2019

    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Comparative Studies in Modern Bureaucracy

  •  9646 CAPS 4888   IND 674

    • F Beijing, China
    • Feb 19 - May 24, 2019

    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CAPS 4931
Vitality and Power in China

Chinese discourses have long linked the circulation of cosmic energies, political power, and bodily vitalities. In these models political order, spiritual cultivation, and health are achieved and enhanced ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 16919 CAPS 4931   SEM 101

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CAPS 4999
CAPS Independent Study

Independent study course in topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Students select a topic in consultation with the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the course work. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6253 CAPS 4999   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Xin, X

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8057 CAPS 4999   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Carlson, A

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17009 CAPS 4999   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Weiss, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18593 CAPS 4999   IND 605

    • TBA

    • George, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)