Memory & Place in Asia: Sites of Commemoration, Spirituality, and Meaning

3 credits

This course explores symbolic space in Asia, places with an historic, cultural, religious or political significance. From sacred shrines to places of mourning, natural wonders to fabled cities, these sites convey a variety of meanings, expressing loss and remembrance, quest and healing. Places covered include Nanjing, Hiroshima, Angkor, and Varanasi. PREREQUISITE: One History course or completion of 30 credit hours.