ASIAN 4707

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ASIAN 4707
Scale, Size, and the Politics of Expression in Asia

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When Beijing hosted the summer Olympics in 2008, its opening ceremony left viewers, journalists, and visitors impressed and sometimes alarmed by its enormity, encompassing a massive cast of dancers, musicians, and other performers led by iconic film director Zhang Yimou. It was judged as not just a celebration or an artistic achievement, but as a message: China was ready to overwhelm the world. Size mattered, likely in the moment's design, and certainly in its reception and interpretation. This interdisciplinary seminar takes an innovative approach to politics in Asia, considering size and its meanings: from the small and the close-knit to the expansive and powerful. We will consider especially the varied techniques of their political, public, and pop cultural representations.


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 6707, SHUM 4707, SHUM 6707

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19609 ASIAN 4707   SEM 101

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    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person