ASIAN 2232

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

ASIAN 2232
Introduction to China: Getting Rich in Modern China

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

People outside China often talk about China's rise, the changes in world economics and politics that come from the increase of the economic power of the People's Republic. From a domestic perspective, though, China's rise represents a promise to regular people that they will lead richer lives, both literally and figuratively. This course will examine the nature and history of that promise as it is experienced through literature, film, and other cultural texts. Why and how do PRC citizens want to get rich, and what happens when they don't? How does economic class shape identity in contemporary China? Can parts of the population be happy outside of the pursuit of material wealth? This class is one of several topical courses in the Department of Asian Studies that serve as introductory courses to important aspects or themes of Chinese civilization. The course assumes little or no background in the study of China. (ASIAN-GE)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

Program Requirements (ASIAN-GE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CAPS 2232

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7081 ASIAN 2232   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7082 ASIAN 2232   DIS 201

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  7083 ASIAN 2232   DIS 202

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  7084 ASIAN 2232   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  7085 ASIAN 2232   DIS 204

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Admussen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.