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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ASIA 214 001 (CRN: 22948)
EAST ASIAN HERITAGE SITES
Long Title: EAST ASIAN ART AND WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Huang, Shih-Shan
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 5
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:33AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course introduces the art and premodern monuments designated as world cultural heritage sites in East Asia. Through a study of paintings, calligraphy, architecture, and issues related to cultural preservation, students will gain a multi-cultural perspective on the world’s past and develop analytical skills to better appreciate world cultural heritage.