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Free Asian History Courses
Here are 12 online History of Asia courses offered for free by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Some of these non-credit courses provide information on additional readings and allow you to access exam questions and class assignments.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT's Open Courseware provides free access to the materials from previously taught classes for self-motivated learners. Among their courses on the History of Asia are East Asia in the World and The Middle East in 20th Century. East Asia in the World explores how Japan and China interact with other global peoples. The Middle East in 20th Century concentrates on Iran, Turkey and Egypt.
- Topics in Indian Popular Culture: Spectacle, Masala and Genre
- Topics in Culture and Globalization
- East Asia in the World
- The Middle East in 20th Century
- East Asian Cultures: From Zen to K-Pop
- Japanese Popular Culture
- A Passage to India: Introduction to Modern Indian Culture & Society
- Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film
- Smashing the Iron Rice Bowl: Chinese East Asia
- Women in South Asia from 1800 to Present
- Islam, the Middle East, and the West
- The Making of Modern South Asia
Free Online History of Asia Courses at a Glance
| Course | Program Level | Format | Assignments | Quizzes & Exams | Downloadable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topics in Indian Popular Culture: Spectacle, Masala, and Genre | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Topics in Culture and Globalization | Undergraduate/Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| East Asia in the World | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| The Middle East in 20th Century | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| East Asian Culture: From Zen to K-Pop | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese Popular Culture | Undergraduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| A Passage to India: Introduction to Modern Indian Culture and Society | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film | Undergraduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Smashing the Iron Rice Bowl: Chinese East Asia | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Women in South Asia from 1800 to Present | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Islam, the Middle East, and the West | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Making of Modern South Asia | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
