Introduction to the Silk Road
JSIS A 268/ 268
- Quarters: Summer, Spring, Winter, Autumn
- General Education Requirements: SSc
Introduces students to the Silk Road as a site of cultural exchange between peoples, and of political, economic, and intellectual exchange between regions and continents. Themes include ecology, empire, ethnicity, language, religion, and the arts. Considers the Silk Road as a forerunner and symbol of modern globalization. Offered: jointly with NEAR E 268.