This section will introduce students to major themes and events in the early and modern histories of China and Japan, giving students opportunities to gain greater understanding of East Asian geography, culture and contemporary issues.
Texts
Books on Reserve in Dr. Buck's Classroom:
Shirokauer, Conrad, A Brief History of Chinese and
Japanese Civilizations.
Waley, Arthur, trans. The Book of Songs.
Shen Fu, Six Records of a Floating Life.
Tanizaki Junichiro, Some Prefer Nettles.
Advanced Student's Co-Curricular & Independent Study Syllabus
