China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences
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CAPS 2262
Course Description
An exploration of processes of change in medicine in China. Focuses on key transitions, such as the emergence of canonical medicine, of Daoist approaches to healing and longevity, of Buddhist medicine ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 2262, BSOC 2561, HIST 2562, STS 2561
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 202
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Hinrichs, T
CAPS 3049
Course Description
This course provides students with an analytical framework to understand China's ongoing economic transformation. The courses goals include: 1) to familiarize students with different perspectives on China's ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 3304, GOVT 3044
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 262
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Wallace, J
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- M McGraw Hall 365
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Wallace, J
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 124
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Wallace, J
CAPS 3323
Course Description
This course surveys major themes of Overseas Chinese studies, including the history of Overseas Chinese migration, the relationship between China and Overseas Chinese, Overseas Chinese social structures ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 3323
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Kroch,Carl A Library 170
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Zheng, L
CAPS 3380
Course Description
Examines the development of the Chinese economy and the evolution of China's economic system between the early 1950s and late 1990s. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 3393, ECON 3380
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Lyons, T
CAPS 3387
Course Description
The course will be thoroughly comparative in order to highlight both the specificity of each country as well as more generalizable dynamics of 21st century development. It will be divided into a number ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 3388, ASIAN 3380, ASIAN 6680, GOVT 3384, GOVT 6384, ILRIC 3380, ILRIC 5380
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR Ives Hall 115
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Friedman, E
Kuruvilla, S
CAPS 3720
Course Description
The People's Republic of China entered the twenty-first century as the world's sole communist superpower. How did the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—which was made up of but a few dozen members at its founding ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 3372, HIST 3720
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Mcgraw Hall 165
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Seow, V
CAPS 3967
Course Description
China is often thought of as being isolated from the outside world. It is imagined as existing in historic seclusion, and, following the establishment of the People's Republic, as pursuing a path of autarky. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 3395, GOVT 3967
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 262
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Carlson, A
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- F White Hall 106
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Carlson, A
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- F White Hall 104
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Carlson, A
CAPS 4010
Course Description
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
CAPS 4406
Course Description
This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course is aimed to continuously improve students' Chinese proficiency while, at the same time, preparing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHIN 4406, CHIN 6606
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR McGraw Hall 365
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Chen, Z
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.
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CAPS 4870
Course Description
This course focuses primarily on China's evolving role in both Asia and world politics. While China may not necessarily be the sole determinant of the type of security order that will prevail in Asia, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 4475, GOVT 4877, GOVT 6877
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W Uris Hall 494
Instructors
Carlson, A
Weiss, J
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Additional Information
Preference given to Government Seniors and Juniors. Fulfills the government senior seminar requirement.
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CAPS 4998
Course Description
This required course forms the core of the Cornell in Washington program for students in the public policy option. The central course objective is to provide students with the instruction and guidance ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- R Washington, DC
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Silbey, D
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Additional Information
Taught in Washington, DC.
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CAPS 4999
Course Description
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