New 2nd 8 Weeks Course

The Central Eurasian Studies Department has just added a new Second 8 Weeks course.

CEUS-R 369
Topic in Mongolian Studies VT: Introduction to Mongolia and the Mongols Class Number 34377
Lecturer: Tserenchunt Legden
11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.; TR; SY100

This course will introduce Mongolia and Mongolic people (including Inner Mongolia and Buriat and other Mongolic people) to undergraduate students. Mongolia is a vast land of wild nature, hospitable nomads, and unique culture located in the heart of Asia. Bordering on Russia in the north and China in the south, Mongolia is the homeland of the legendary Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan in Mongolian) who established the biggest land empire in human history. it is one of the last countries of nomads on earth. This course is a gateway for discovering this mystifying land, its people, its unique nomadic culture and the unparalleled history of Genghis Khan and his descendants.

Through readings, meetings with scholars of Mongolian studies and representatives from Mongolia, along with visual materials, artifacts, and artistic pieces, students will find answers to the following questions: Who was Genghis Khan and how do modern Mongols perceive him, who are the Mongols and where do they live, who are Mongolian nomads, how do they live, and what traditions and customs do they have, why has Mongolia become a fascinating destination for tourists and a competitive location for world mining industries. During this course students will watch several selected excerpts from Mongolian films and other media sources and will be exposed to the genuine culture and traditions of Mongolia and Mongolic people.