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CS92PROD
Democracy and Social Movements in East Asia
CEAS 205
Spring 2026
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: GOVT 281

Despite East Asia's reputation for acquiescent populations and weak civil society, the region has been replete with social movements. This course assesses the state of civil society in both authoritarian and democratic societies in East Asia by surveying contemporary social movements in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The course is designed for students to gain an understanding of how civil society looks in East Asian countries and its role in social and political changes in the past and present times. Although the course will not be able to cover the entirety of social movements in the region, the course is to equip students with contextual knowledge and theoretical tools to take a critical approach to examining current and future social movements in the region.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS CEAS
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Government)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on MAY-12-2025
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