A Traveller’s Guide to Asian Culture and History

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Explores Asia from the perspective of student travel, examining the cultural, historical and social contexts of popular destinations, sites and sights. Emphasizes practical advice for students planning to visit the region. Topics may include: traditional food, drink and entertainment; ancient temples, monuments and archaeological sites; forests, conservation and ecotourism; war memorials, cemeteries and other sites of historical memory; etiquette and cultural norms; museums, the arts and urban spaces.