China & Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

CAPS 1621

How did Japan evolve from samurai to superpower? We investigate this transformation in Japanese and world history over a two-semester sequence. Students are free to enroll in either semester independently. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2261HIST 1621

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7980 CAPS 1621   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roebuck, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7981 CAPS 1621   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7982 CAPS 1621   DIS 202

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7983 CAPS 1621   DIS 203

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7984 CAPS 1621   DIS 204

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 2262

An exploration of processes of change in health care practices in China. Focuses on key transitions, such as the emergence of canonical medicine, of Daoist approaches to healing and longevity, of scholar ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2262BSOC 2561HIST 2562STS 2561

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6020 CAPS 2262   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Hinrichs, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6784 CAPS 2262   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6785 CAPS 2262   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 2271

This is an introductory course designed for, though not limited to, non-majors with or without any knowledge of Chinese language, history, or culture. It offers a guided survey of the history and development ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2271

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8022 CAPS 2271   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Warner, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 2435

Maoism and Chinese Communism are not history after Mao's death in 1976. In China, Maoism holds the key to the enduring success of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), one of the most remarkable organizations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: HIST 2435SHUM 2435

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18497 CAPS 2435   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 9, 2025
    • Sun, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18498 CAPS 2435   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 9, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 3307

A guided reading in the original language designed to introduce students to a variety of genres and styles of classical Chinese literature while at the same time helping students achieve competence in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHLIT 3307

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Classical Tales in Transformation

  • 18394 CAPS 3307   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Warner, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 3385

The US-China relationship has emerged as one of the definitive economic and political vectors of the 21st century. There is little question that the US and China will remain the two most powerful polities ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRGL 3385ILRGL 5385

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18613 CAPS 3385   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Friedman, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 3525

How to define and interpret the human condition in China under Mao's ruling (1949-1976)? What was human resilience in the face of power? How did Chinese people constantly find ways to re-organize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one independent study. Combined with: HIST 3525

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18361 CAPS 3525   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sun, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18362 CAPS 3525   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 3967

China is often thought of as being isolated from the outside world. It is imagined as existing in historic seclusion, and, following the establishment of the People's Republic, as pursuing a path of autarky. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 3395GOVT 3967

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19095 CAPS 3967   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4001

This seminar, using faculty-directed research projects, is intended to survey China's transformation through revolution and reform since 1949, and to examine major issues under the themes of modernity ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3007

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9124 CAPS 4001   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Xin, X

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4002

This course, offered by faculty members of Peking University's School of International Studies, provides Chinese perspectives on contemporary China's international relations. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3017

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7508 CAPS 4002   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CAPS 4010

Honors students conduct research to prepare a thesis on a topic of their own choosing under the direction of a faculty member. The application must be successfully submitted and an Honors Committee formed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2610 CAPS 4010   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3933 CAPS 4010   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3935 CAPS 4010   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4020

Honors students complete research and finish a thesis on a topic of their own choosing under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4095 CAPS 4020   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4096 CAPS 4020   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4127

Visions of bodily corruption preoccupy ruler and ruled alike and prompt campaigns for moral, medical, and legal reform in periods of both stability and revolution. This seminar explores the links between ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19121 CAPS 4127   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roebuck, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19127 CAPS 4127   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roebuck, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4827

Seminar intended to examine the increasingly complex relationship that has evolved between China and the rest of the international system, with particular focus on the rise of Chinese nationalism and the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 4448GOVT 4827GOVT 6827

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7723 CAPS 4827   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8544 CAPS 4827   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4888

This directed study course allows CAPS students to enroll at Beida (Peking University) in courses offered to international students by the Peking University School of International Studies. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7509 CAPS 4888   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 30 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4931

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 18865 CAPS 4931   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Hinrichs, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18866 CAPS 4931   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CAPS 4999

Independent study course in topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Students select a topic in consultation with the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the course work. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12006 CAPS 4999   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Xin, X

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13452 CAPS 4999   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.