HIST 218

HISTORY THROUGH FILM IN EAST AND NORTHEAST ASIA

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Lower-Level

Can we learn history by analyzing movies? Using documentary and feature films from Asian film culture's beginnings, we view 19th-20th century Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history. Collective in-class film viewing, discussion and reading required. Cross-list: ASIA 218 , FILM 218 .

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: EAST/NORTHEAST ASIA FILM HIST Department: History Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group I Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027