World Cultures: Asia
Y20.5013
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
A thematic and comparative survey of cultures and societies of Central, South, Southeast, and East Asia. The course draws on contributions from both the humanities and social sciences to form an understanding of the forces that have shaped the civilizations of Asia. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of cultural systems, social structures, religion and ideology, and the rapid development of East Asian economies and societies.
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
