ASIA 127 - ORIENTations:Approaches to Modern Asia

Institution:

Lehigh University

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A survey of the rapid economic, political, and social changes occurring in East, South, and Southeast Asian countries. How do the contemporary societies and historical traditions of Asian countries differ from the West What distinguishes our perspectives on politics, individual liberties, civic responsibility, religious faith, the "pursuit of happiness" How are Asians represented (ormisrepresented) in the West, and how will the ongoing process of globalization change, and be changed by, Asian cultures Pankenier. (H/S)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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