Japan: Nature, Ritual, and the Arts
EAST 0180 S01 [CRN: 25927]
This course is an introduction to Japanese culture and aesthetics as represented in pre-modern literature, drama, visual arts, tea practices, and martial arts. Recurring themes include Japanese attitudes toward the natural world; religious elements in traditional conceptions of beauty; and the function of ritual and mindfulness in artistic cultivation. The course is designed for students who have no previous exposure to Japanese studies at the college level; no prerequisites.Section specific notes:
Students who have completed EAST1410 may not register for this course (same course, different course ID).
- Course Syllabus
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- Term
- Spring 2013
- Credit Hours
- 1.0
- Maximum Enrollment
- 999
- Primary Instructor
- Meetings
- 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm Tue, Thu - from Jan 23, 2013 to May 17, 2013
- Exam Group Code
- 11 (May 10, 2013 9:00am)