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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
Course Description:
The Silk Road was a series of routes from the Mediterranean to East Asia, operating from the Bronze Age through 1500 CE. These routes facilitated a dynamic exchange of goods, arts, culture, and ideas—arguably one of the earliest forms of globalization. Against a backdrop of geography, politics, and history, this course will examine the cultural transmission of religion, visual art, and music along the Silk Road. We will explore the vibrant traditions of Greece, Persia, Turkey, India, Central Asia, and East Asia (including Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan), with a focus on their mutual influences and interactions. Emphasis will be placed on the social impact of music and other arts, and how cultural identity was shaped through these exchanges. |