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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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HIST 218 001 (CRN: 24523)
EAST/NORTHEAST ASIA FILM HIST
Long Title: HISTORY THROUGH FILM IN EAST AND NORTHEAST ASIA
Department: History
Instructor: Barlow, Tani
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: 6
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 297)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:30AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Can we learn history by analyzing movies? Using documentary and feature films from Asian film culture's beginnings, we view 19th-20th century Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history. Collective in-class film viewing, discussion and reading required. Cross-list: ASIA 218, FILM 218.