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HIST 269 - The History and Culture of Business in East Asia

Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, Alibaba: Where did these giants of industry come from, and where are the economies of East Asia headed?  This course will approach the successes of business in East Asia from a historical viewpoint.  In it, we will approach “business” not as a single game with universal set of rules, but rather as commercial activities that is the result of specific historical and cultural processes that precede this century and our own lifetimes.  We will first look at how business was conceptualized and regulated in Confucian society, and then examine contemporary questions or issues concerning the practice of business in East Asia.  In the final phase of the course, participants will form teams that will collaborate in research, reviewing the history of a specific trade, and finally pitching business plans to the class.

Prerequisites: Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors only.

Course Designation/Attribute: HP and DI

Anticipated Terms Offered: Annually
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