Analyze some aspect of East Asia, past or present, through the lens of a single “thing” Rather than an “all about” introduction that showcases information, your essay should demonstrate your ability to tell larger stories using a focused case study.

Building class discussion and independent exploration, the final project asks you to work either in a group or on your own to analyze some aspect of East Asia, past or present, through the lens of a single “thing” (which can be an object—mundane or exceptional—or a word, symbol, etc.). Your final product will be a … Read more