China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

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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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2222GOVT 1623HIST 1622

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17307 CAPS 1622   LEC 001

  • 17309 CAPS 1622   DIS 201

  • 17310 CAPS 1622   DIS 202

  • 17311 CAPS 1622   DIS 203

  • 17312 CAPS 1622   DIS 204

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2212

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8339 CAPS 2212   LEC 001

  •  8340 CAPS 2212   DIS 201

  •  8341 CAPS 2212   DIS 202

  •  8342 CAPS 2212   DIS 203

  •  8343 CAPS 2212   DIS 204

  •  8344 CAPS 2212   DIS 205

  •  8345 CAPS 2212   DIS 206

  •  8346 CAPS 2212   DIS 207

  •  8347 CAPS 2212   DIS 208

CAPS 2262

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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  • 17118 CAPS 2262   LEC 001

CAPS 2985

The twentieth century was a time of unprecedented change in China as the country's ancient imperial system collapsed and a new modern order began to emerge. This course will explore the myriad transformations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2286HIST 2985

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17480 CAPS 2985   LEC 001

CAPS 3140

Students examine the emergence of the United States as a world power in the twentieth century. The course focuses on the domestic sources of foreign policy and the assumptions of the major policy makers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 3140HIST 3140

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17083 CAPS 3140   LEC 001

CAPS 4001

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

  •  7797 CAPS 4001   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

CAPS 4002

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

  •  7794 CAPS 4002   SEM 170

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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

  •  6374 CAPS 4020   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Carlson, A

CAPS 4030

This course serves as the wrap-up seminar for CAPS students.  It is designed for CAPS seniors to review the critical issues and topics in China and Asia-Pacific Studies from broader theoretical perspectives, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6373 CAPS 4030   SEM 101

    • M McGraw Hall 145
    • Jan 29 - May 9, 2018
    • Carlson, A

CAPS 4888

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

  • Topic: Chinese Economy

  • 18984 CAPS 4888   IND 671

    • R Beijing, China
    • Mar 1 - Jun 1, 2018
    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: An Introduction to Politics, Econ & Intn'l Rel

  • 18985 CAPS 4888   IND 672

    • T Beijing, China
    • Mar 1 - Jun 1, 2018
    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ethnic Issues in World Politics

  • 18986 CAPS 4888   IND 673

    • M Beijing, China
    • Mar 1 - Jun 1, 2018
    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Comparative Studies in Modern Bureaucracy

  • 18987 CAPS 4888   IND 674

    • F Beijing, China
    • Mar 1 - Jun 1, 2018
    • Staff

  • Taught in Beijing, China.

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

  •  6375 CAPS 4999   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Xin, X

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8566 CAPS 4999   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Carlson, A