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ethnic tensions, and pop-culture. The aim of the course is to gain a broader understanding of social and cultural issues and their context in the region, understanding cultural change, and the ways East Asia cultures have influenced each other and the broader world. The course will cover the region of contemporary China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea.