Reminder: New Spring Course-GLBL304: Global Research in East Asia
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If you are still looking for an upper-level elective for Spring 26, this new course, ASIA/GLBL 304: Global Research in East Asia, might be of interest!
This upper level GLBL Thematic Elective course is cross-listed in Asian Studies and will also double count as an Media and Communications Studies elective for GLBL/MCS double majors
This upper level GLBL Thematic Elective course is cross-listed in Asian Studies and will also double count as an Media and Communications Studies elective for GLBL/MCS double majors
In conjunction with this course, Professor Ta is also developing an exciting summer study abroad program in Taiwan that may involve multimodal storytelling, tour design, and other engaging assignments.
Course description:
East Asia is a key region of global cultural, economic, and political significance. Transformations in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan illustrate both global change and local adaptation, while their development models influence Southeast Asia through expanding trade and investment. The Asia Pacific's shared historical and cultural legacies are further deepened by media technologies that connect new generations.This course explores major shifts since the new millennium, including capital flows, neoliberal restructuring, labor, intimacy, education, mobility, urbanization, food, environmental health, and global cultural engagement, which shape new class, gender, and cultural identities in the region and the world.Drawing from multiple disciplines, students analyze common challenges and differences across East Asian societies and conduct original research on relevant topics from a global/regional lens.
This course will meet MW 4-5:15pm, please see the flyer for additional course information.
Posted: January 13, 2026, 11:26 AM
