Modernity in Asia

3 credits

This seminar introduces students to recent critical theories and explores the meaning of 'modernity' as reflected in the relationship between culture and society in 19th and 20th century Asian history. It does so by associating readings in social theory with academic and literary texts from or about the Asian region. *** Prerequisite: Two HIST courses at the 200- or 300- level or Completion of 60 credit hours or permssion of Department Head ***