China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences

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CAPS 1920
Modern China

This course surveys modern Chinese history from 1600 to present. Time will be devoted to each of the three major periods into which modern Chinese history is conventionally divided: the Imperial ... view course details

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Syllabi:

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16557 CAPS 1920   LEC 001

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CAPS 2262
Medicine and Healing in China

An exploration of processes of change in health care practices in China. Focuses on key transitions, such as the emergence of canonical medicine, of Daoist approaches to healing and longevity, of "scholar ... view course details

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  • 16629 CAPS 2262   LEC 001

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CAPS 2267
Women and Society in China

This course offers a broad understanding of the active and dynamic cultural, economic, and social, and political roles played by Chinese women. By challenging the dominant stereotype of the passive and ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2267, FGSS 2267

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9086 CAPS 2267   LEC 001

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  • No prior knowledge of Chinese necessary.

CAPS 2271
China's Literary Heritage: An Introduction in Translation

This is an introductory course designed for, though not limited to, non-majors with or without any knowledge of Chinese language, history, or culture. Its intent is to offer a guided survey of the history ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2271

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16188 CAPS 2271   LEC 001

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CAPS 3000
Seminar on American Relations with China

A historical review of the fragile and volatile U.S.-China relationship from the opening by Richard Nixon in the early 1970s until the present. Several individual sessions will be led by current or former ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6030 CAPS 3000   SEM 180

  • Taught in Washington, DC. This is part of the Cornell in Washington program.

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CAPS 3307
Readings in Classical Chinese Literature

A guided reading in the original language designed to introduce students to a variety of genres and styles of classical Chinese literature while at the same time helping students achieve competence in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHLIT 3307, CHLIT 6607

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16190 CAPS 3307   SEM 101

  • Completion of CHLIT 2213-2214 or permission of instructor.

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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

  •  5935 CAPS 4001   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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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

  •  6045 CAPS 4002   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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CAPS 4010
Honors Thesis Tutorial I

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 Multi-Term

  •  5936 CAPS 4010   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Xin, X

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  9764 CAPS 4010   IND 606

    • TBA

    • Weiss, J

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  9780 CAPS 4010   IND 607

    • TBA

    • Admussen, N

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CAPS 4406
Readings in Chinese History and Business Culture

This course is designed for those who have studied Mandarin to the advanced level (or equivalent). The course aims to continuously improve students' Chinese proficiency while, at the same time, preparing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHIN 4406, CHIN 6606

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8239 CAPS 4406   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: Two years (on heritage track) or three years of Chinese or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

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CAPS 4827
China, Tibet and Xinjiang

Seminar intended to examine the increasingly complex relationship that has evolved between China and the rest of the international system, with particular focus on the rise of Chinese nationalism and the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 4448, GOVT 4827, GOVT 6827

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16746 CAPS 4827   SEM 101

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  • Government Seniors and Juniors given preference. This class fulfills the government senior seminar requirement.

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

  •  7213 CAPS 4888   IND 670

    • W Beijing, China
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2019

    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Beida China: Western Int'l Relations Theory

  • 19244 CAPS 4888   IND 672

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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CAPS 4998
Inquiry in Politics and Policy

This required course forms the core of the Cornell in Washington academic program. The foundational skill of both politics and policy is taking knowledge, analyzing it, figuring out how to convert it into ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6221 CAPS 4998   LEC 080

  • Taught in Washington, DC. This is part of the Cornell in Washington program.

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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

  •  6446 CAPS 4999   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Xin, X

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