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This survey course focuses on music in modern East Asia. By exploring historical and ethnographic works by scholars in ethnomusicology, history, and anthropology, this course examines traditional, contemporary, and popular musical and theatrical genres. Through case studies, we will discuss major topics—including nationalism, modernity, ethnicity, gender, colonialism, and globalization—of modern East Asia, ranging from Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, to Asian diasporas. This course aims to enhance students’ cross-cultural understanding, interdisciplinary approach to performance, and critical thinking on the concepts of “East Asia” and “performance.” This course is cross-listed with AS.310.205.