China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

CAPS 1622

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. Discussion optional. Combined with: ASIAN 2222GOVT 1623HIST 1622

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19069 CAPS 1622   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19070 CAPS 1622   DIS 201

    • T Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19072 CAPS 1622   DIS 203

    • F White Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19073 CAPS 1622   DIS 204

    • W Uris Hall G22
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19074 CAPS 1622   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19075 CAPS 1622   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19314 CAPS 1622   DIS 208

    • T McGraw Hall 365
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 1740

This course explores the history of imperial China between the 3rd century b.c.e. and the 16th century c.e. with a focus on the following questions: How did imperial Chinese states go about politically ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 1174HIST 1740MEDVL 1740

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17604 CAPS 1740   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18454 CAPS 1740   DIS 201

    • F McGraw Hall 366
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18455 CAPS 1740   DIS 202

    • F McGraw Hall 145
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 2212

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

  •  6086 CAPS 2212   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6087 CAPS 2212   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6088 CAPS 2212   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6089 CAPS 2212   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6090 CAPS 2212   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6091 CAPS 2212   DIS 205

    • F Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6092 CAPS 2212   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6093 CAPS 2212   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6094 CAPS 2212   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 2932

In contemporary China, as in many other places of the world, the ideology and social reality of gender relations is highly paradoxical. Women are flattered for their power as consumers and commitment to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2291FGSS 2932HIST 2932

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18490 CAPS 2932   LEC 001

    • TR White Hall 106
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Du, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 3329

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
  • 17318 CAPS 3329   SEM 101

    • MW Sibley Hall 318
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4010

Honors students conduct research to prepare a thesis on a topic of their own choosing under the direction of a faculty member. The application must be successfully submitted and an Honors Committee formed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7255 CAPS 4010   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17586 CAPS 4010   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Xin, X

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4020

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

  •  4705 CAPS 4020   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6821 CAPS 4020   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4030

This course serves as a survey of major issues within Chinese politics and foreign policy and constitutes the capstone seminar for CAPS students.  is intended to give students an opportunity to explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 4435GOVT 4037

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4704 CAPS 4030   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    CAPS Seniors have priority for enrollment.

CAPS 4049

The rise of China is one of the most important and defining themes in changing world politics. This seminar course is intended for students to examine major issues and topics concerning the rise of China ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 4454

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8118 CAPS 4049   SEM 101

    • W Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Xin, X

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4420

Through guided readings in Chinese of selected poems of the Tang dynasty (618-907) on various themes and in different styles, students develop the essential analytical skills for reading Tang poetry while ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHLIT 4420CHLIT 6620MEDVL 4420

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17449 CAPS 4420   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Minimum three years of Chinese and/or one year of Classical Chinese or permission of instructor.

CAPS 4773

What does it mean to travel across political and cultural boundaries? How are people's thought, behavior, and identity shaped by such experiences and vice versa? How do historians explore and represent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 4773HIST 6773

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18547 CAPS 4773   SEM 101

    • R McGraw Hall 365
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Du, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4999

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

  •  4706 CAPS 4999   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Xin, X

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6195 CAPS 4999   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6822 CAPS 4999   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6901 CAPS 4999   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies