ASIA 101b - Approaching Asia

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Vassar College

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Description:

An introductory course in Asian Studies that is multi-disciplinary in approach and/or multicultural in area. May be repeated for credit when a new topic is offered. Topic for 2008/09: Challenges in a Globalizing Era. This course surveys some major challenges facing Asian countries entering the age of globalization. Major topics include economic development, democratization, security, energy, environment, population, and regional institutionalization. It attempts to highlight convergence as well as divergence in this dynamic region. One major objective of this course is to arouse students' interests in more in-depth examination of Asian politics, economy, and society in advanced courses. Mr. Su. Two 75-minute periods. Open to all students.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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