China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. The Catalog/Courses of Study 2025-2026 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
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Classes
CAPS 1621
Course Description
How did Japan evolve from samurai to superpower? We investigate this transformation in Japanese and world history over a two-semester sequence. Students are free to enroll in either semester independently. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2261, HIST 1621
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Roebuck, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CAPS 2262
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Hinrichs, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CAPS 2271
Course Description
This is an introductory course designed for, though not limited to, non-majors with or without any knowledge of Chinese language, history, or culture. It offers a guided survey of the history and development ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 2271
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
CAPS 2435
Course Description
Maoism and Chinese Communism are not history after Mao's death in 1976. In China, Maoism holds the key to the enduring success of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), one of the most remarkable organizations ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: HIST 2435, SHUM 2435
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Sun, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CAPS 3307
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHLIT 3307
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
CAPS 3385
Course Description
The US-China relationship has emerged as one of the definitive economic and political vectors of the 21st century. There is little question that the US and China will remain the two most powerful polities ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRGL 3385, ILRGL 5385
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
CAPS 3525
Course Description
How to define and interpret the human condition in China under Mao's ruling (1949-1976)? What was human resilience in the face of power? How did Chinese people constantly find ways to re-organize their ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one independent study. Combined with: HIST 3525
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Sun, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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. Combined with: ASIAN 3395, GOVT 3967
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
CAPS 4001
Course Description
This seminar, using faculty-directed research projects, is intended to survey China's transformation through revolution and reform since 1949, and to examine major issues under the themes of modernity ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 3007
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
CAPS 4002
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GOVT 3017
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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 4020
Course Description
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
CAPS 4827
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 4448, GOVT 4827, GOVT 6827
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Carlson, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CAPS 4888
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
CAPS 4931
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 4429, BSOC 4911, HIST 4931, HIST 6931, RELST 4931, STS 4911
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Hinrichs, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Xin, X
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.