ASIAN 4024

Science, Medicine, and Media Technologies in East Asia

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This seminar course introduces students to the studies of science, technology, and medicine in East Asia, aiming to cultivate a foundational understanding of the field while exploring key topics relevant to the region. Each year, the course themes vary; this year, we focus on environments, media, and bodies. As a reading and writing intensive course, it challenges students to engage deeply with the material and articulate their insights through rigorous analysis. In doing so, students learn to appreciate the complex power dynamics at play as science and technology interact with a diverse range of actors, tracing intricate trajectories across national, transnational, and global networks.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP

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