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EASTASN 168: Taiwan Security Issues (EASTASN 268)

This course will provide a broad overview of Taiwan's place in the security environment of East Asia, covering the history of US-Taiwan-People's Republic of China relations, Taiwan's ambiguous status in the contemporary inter-state system, cross-Strait trends including the changing balance of power and economic integration, the emergence and evolution of "sharp power" threats to Taiwan's security, and the impact of China's rise on the regional and global order. There are no prerequisites for this course, but previous coursework in international relations, East Asian studies, or Chinese politics is recommended.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Templeman, K. (PI)

EASTASN 220A: Ethnicity, Race, and Indigeneity: Anthropological Perspectives on China's Ethnic Minorities (EASTASN 320A)

This course offers cutting-edge research on the politics of minority identity in China. It starts with China's ethnicity in the making and proceeds to the ongoing backlash against ethnic classification. It then moves through the emergence of race and indigeneity as a prominent lens through which to understand ethnic minorities' experiences in contemporary China and ends with a look at how ethnic minorities understand themselves in relation to the Chinese state and society. In addition to reading ethnographically grounded work, watching documentaries and films, and reading memoirs, this course invites Uyghur, Kazakh, Tibetan, Mongol, and Qiang social scientists who have received education both in China and North America to share their projects and responses to state-centered approaches to minority identity. Students will have the opportunity to hold a 30-min-long conversation with the guest speaker to learn more about his/her/their positionality, experiences, and reflections. Through discussions and conversations, this course unsettles a fixed understanding of China and its ethnic minorities, attends to how the politics of minority identity is contested by competing discourses, and develops a critique of taking ethnicity for granted in the study of China's ethnic minorities. Instructor: Bendi Tso (Yujie Ji)
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Tso, B. (PI)

EASTASN 242: Contemporary Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (ARTHIST 254, ARTHIST 344, ARTSINST 242)

This course delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary art as it intertwines with the advancements in artificial intelligence. Students will explore how artists from Asia and its diaspora are harnessing the capabilities of AI to redefine artistic expressions, appropriate traditional media and aesthetics, and interrogate the boundaries between human creativity and machine intelligence. Drawing upon case studies, hands-on experiments, and critical discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of the sociocultural implications of AI-infused artistry and its impact on society. This course contextualizes its content in a global narrative, discussing challenging themes and existential inquiries AI has evoked worldwide. Situating AI in the long history of machines, automation, and human engagement with technologies, the class encourages students to think critically about the "transformations" AI made to society. Central to our exploration will be the fundamental questions of what it means to be "human" in a world where machines can mimic, and even surpass, human cognition in certain domains. Drawing parallels between diverse cultures and technologies, we will dissect how human-machine collaborations shape our perceptions of reality, authenticity, emotion, and creativity. Through examination of both Asian philosophies and theories of posthumanism, students will reflect upon the broader philosophical implications of a world where artificial and human intelligence coexist, intertwining and reshaping the very fabric of society, culture, and personal experience. Instructor: Gerui Wang.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Wang, G. (PI)

EASTASN 268: Taiwan Security Issues (EASTASN 168)

This course will provide a broad overview of Taiwan's place in the security environment of East Asia, covering the history of US-Taiwan-People's Republic of China relations, Taiwan's ambiguous status in the contemporary inter-state system, cross-Strait trends including the changing balance of power and economic integration, the emergence and evolution of "sharp power" threats to Taiwan's security, and the impact of China's rise on the regional and global order. There are no prerequisites for this course, but previous coursework in international relations, East Asian studies, or Chinese politics is recommended.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Templeman, K. (PI)

EASTASN 284: Contemporary Art Markets in Asia

Uncover the secretive world of contemporary art and study its unique insights into human behavior explained by economic theory. This course will examine the world of high-end art as it relates to contemporary art markets and human behavior. We look at how the contemporary art world brings new artists and ideas to market. The class will initially examine industry structure, participant behaviors and incentives of the participants in Western Art. After laying out frameworks, we will look at geopolitical and economic differences in East Asian countries (primarily China, Japan and South Korea) and how they are developing their own ecosystems. The goal of the course is to look at practical applications of economic principles in the most opaque, aspirational industry in the world. As we remove underlying theoretical assumptions through the unique characteristics of the art market, we reveal insights into consumer behavior contrasting between East and West.Instructor: Peter Kahng
Terms: Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Kahng, P. (PI); Chu, N. (TA)

EASTASN 285: American and Chinese Approaches to Managing Global Challenges (INTLPOL 285)

As two of the most-consequential global powers, China and the United States have great influence on many complex transnational challenges, including climate change, threats to food and water security, nuclear proliferation, health security, and cyberspace. Further, none of these challenges can be managed by China or the United States alone and none can be managed successfully without at least some level of US-China coordination. This unique course will be taught jointly by faculty from Stanford and Peking University and is open to students from both schools. The course will examine American and Chinese perceptions of and approaches to resolving a number of different transnational challenges with the goal of identifying obstacles to and opportunities for cooperation. Enrollment is limited to 20 students, apply at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4d59f97817bd4450b7feb57018dcf35b by March 22, 2024. Those accepted will be notified by the week of March 25, 2024.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Stone, L. (PI)

EASTASN 320A: Ethnicity, Race, and Indigeneity: Anthropological Perspectives on China's Ethnic Minorities (EASTASN 220A)

This course offers cutting-edge research on the politics of minority identity in China. It starts with China's ethnicity in the making and proceeds to the ongoing backlash against ethnic classification. It then moves through the emergence of race and indigeneity as a prominent lens through which to understand ethnic minorities' experiences in contemporary China and ends with a look at how ethnic minorities understand themselves in relation to the Chinese state and society. In addition to reading ethnographically grounded work, watching documentaries and films, and reading memoirs, this course invites Uyghur, Kazakh, Tibetan, Mongol, and Qiang social scientists who have received education both in China and North America to share their projects and responses to state-centered approaches to minority identity. Students will have the opportunity to hold a 30-min-long conversation with the guest speaker to learn more about his/her/their positionality, experiences, and reflections. Through discussions and conversations, this course unsettles a fixed understanding of China and its ethnic minorities, attends to how the politics of minority identity is contested by competing discourses, and develops a critique of taking ethnicity for granted in the study of China's ethnic minorities. Instructor: Bendi Tso (Yujie Ji)
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Tso, B. (PI)

EASTASN 390: Practicum Internship

On-the-job training under the guidance of experienced, on-site supervisors. Meets the requirements for curricular practical training for students on F-1 visas. Students submit a concise report detailing work activities, problems worked on, and key results. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: qualified offer of employment and consent of adviser.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 3 units total)
Instructors: ; Zur, D. (PI)

EASTASN 402T: Entrepreneurship in Asian High Tech Industries (EALC 402T, EE 402T)

Distinctive patterns and challenges of entrepreneurship in Asia; update of business and technology issues in the creation and growth of start-up companies in major Asian economies. Distinguished speakers from industry, government, and academia.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Dasher, R. (PI)
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