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Courses for Fall 2013

EAST

  • Turning Japanese: Constructing Nation, Race and Culture in Modern Japan

    This first year seminar focuses on Japan's experiences with historical processes and concepts which have transformed the modern world. These include the creation of the nation as the fundamental structure for social and political organization, as well as the evolution and implications of beliefs and practices associated with race, culture and tradition. Participants will work with primary sources and scholarly analysis from diverse disciplinary perspectives. Enrollment limited to 20 first year students. FYS WRIT
    EAST 0950A S01

  • The Floating World: Early Modern Japanese Culture

    This course treats major trends in Japanese thought and culture of the Tokugawa period (1600-1868), including debates among Confucian scholars; merchant culture; samurai ethics; the popularization of Buddhism; and the rise of nativism in the late period. Emphasis is on reading and analysis of primary texts in translation. Required: a course in East Asian culture or religion. Recommended but not required: RELS 0120. Enrollment limited to 20.
    EAST 1400 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Sawada

  • Independent Study

    Sections numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Perry
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rabson
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S05
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S08
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Reading and Writing of the Honors Thesis

    Prior admission to honors candidacy required. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1930 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Biersteker
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Perry
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Lee
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S08
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Brokaw
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Putterman
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S11
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S14
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S17
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S18
    Primary Instructor
    Yasuhara
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Senior Reading and Research: Selected Topics

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1990 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S02
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rabson
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Hess
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S05
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Lee
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S08
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S09
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Rahman
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S14
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Courses of Interest to Concentrators

    East Asian Studies is a highly interdisciplinary concentration. The following courses in other departments can be taken for concentration credit. Please check the listing of the appropriate department for the time and location of each course.

    Comparative Literature
    COLT 0810I Tales and Talemakers of the Non-Western World
    History
    HIST 1530 Modern Korea: Contending with Modernity
    HIST 1571 The Making of Modern East Asia
    HIST 1973M Outside the Mainstream
    HIST 1978I The Social Lives of Dead Bodies in China and Beyond
    Modern Culture and Media
    MCM 1503U Post '80's Asian Cinemas: From New Waves to the Digital Generations
    Political Science
    POLS 1821O Politics of Economic Development in Asia
    Religious Studies
    RELS 0040 Great Contemplative Traditions of Asia
    RELS 1440 Themes in Japanese Buddhism
    RELS 2300B Huai-nan Tzu
    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
    TAPS 1270 Performances in the Asias
    EAST XLIST 0

CHIN

  • Basic Chinese

    A year-long introduction to Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Five classroom meetings weekly. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of course work in CHIN 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    CHIN 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Advanced Beginning Chinese

    A year-long intensive course designed for students with some prior knowledge of Chinese. Designed to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Five classroom meetings weekly. Placement interview required. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in CHIN 0250 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    CHIN 0150 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Huang Hsieh

  • Intermediate Chinese

    An intermediate course in Standard Chinese designed to further communicative competence and to develop reading and writing skills. Five classroom meetings weekly. Prerequisite: CHIN 0200 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0300 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Hu
    CHIN 0300 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Hu
    CHIN 0300 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Hu

  • Advanced Modern Chinese I

    An advanced course designed to enable students to read authentic materials. Students enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; improve their narrative and descriptive abilities; and learn to express abstract ideas both orally and in writing. Five classroom meetings weekly. Prerequisite: CHIN 0250 or CHIN 0400 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0500 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    CHIN 0500 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    CHIN 0500 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng

  • Advanced Modern Chinese II

    This course is designed to enhance the Chinese proficiency of those who have taken Advanced Modern Chinese I (CHIN 0600) or the equivalent. All four language skills are emphasized through selected authentic materials. At the end of the year, students should be able to express their ideas with sophistication and nuance. Drills on complex sentence patterns will be conducted when necessary. Prerequisite: CHIN 0600 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0700 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    CHIN 0700 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng

  • The Changing Face of China: Advanced Reading in Chinese Media

    In order to develop advanced reading proficiency and formal oral and writing communication skills, students will listen to and read current news reports and commentaries from various Chinese media sources, such as TV broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, and websites. Through reading and discussion, students will gain a better understanding of a wide range of current issues in a rapidly changing China, including: economics, politics, education, and popular culture. General knowledge of Chinese newspapers, Chinese journalistic writing styles and basic vocabulary and grammatical structures used in the press will also be introduced throughout the course. Class format varies from lecture, discussion, and debate, to interviews and group or individual presentations. Prerequisites: CHIN0800 or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 18.
    CHIN 0920C S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Modern Chinese Literature

    Introduces students to the most representative writers in 20th century China. Emphasizes textual and historical analyses. Major issues include Westernization, nationalism, revolution, class, gender, and literary innovations. Designated primarily as a literature course, rather than language class, and conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 0800. Instructor permission required.
    CHIN 1040 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Chinese. Sections numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    CHIN 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Hu
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S02
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S05
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Exchange Scholar Program

    CHIN 2450 S01
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

JAPN

  • Basic Japanese

    Introduction to Japanese language. Emphasizes the attainment of good spoken control of Japanese and develops a foundation of literacy. No prerequisites. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in JAPN 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters. The East Asian Studies department wishes to provide language instruction to all interested students. If you are unable to register for this course due to enrollment limits but are dedicated to learning Japanese, please contact the instructor via email.
    JAPN 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    JAPN 0100 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    JAPN 0100 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita

  • Intermediate Japanese

    Further practice of patterns and structures of the language. Readings are introduced on aspects of Japanese culture and society to develop reading and writing skills, enhance vocabulary, and provide points of departure for conversation in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 0200 or equivalent. The East Asian Studies department wishes to provide language instruction to all interested students. If you are unable to register for this course due to enrollment limits but are dedicated to learning Japanese, please contact the instructor via email.
    JAPN 0300 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima
    JAPN 0300 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima

  • Advanced Japanese

    Continued practice in reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasizes the development of reading proficiency and speaking in cultural contexts. Students read actual articles and selections from Japanese newspapers. Course includes translation, with writing and discussion in Japanese. Films and video tapes are shown as supplementary materials. Prerequisite: JAPN 0400 or equivalent.
    JAPN 0500 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jackson

  • Advanced Readings in Japanese

    Reading of articles from Japan's press with discussion in Japanese. Focuses on explanations and drills on the fine points in grammar and vocabulary as well as on the practice of writing in various styles. Movies and video tapes are used as supplementary materials. Prerequisite: JAPN 0600 or equivalent.
    JAPN 0700 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima

  • Japanese Linguistics: Communication and Understanding Utterances

    Introduces a linguistic analysis of Japanese language to attain an overview of structure and a foundation for understanding how grammar relates to various modes of communication. Topics include discourse analysis, pragmatics, communicative intention, communication strategies, and intercultural communication gaps. Linguistic data is drawn from films and fiction. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and linguistics. Enrollment limited to 20.
    JAPN 1310 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Japanese. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    JAPN 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jackson
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S02
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

KREA

  • Korean

    Begins with an introduction to the Korean writing system (Hangul) and focuses on building communicative competence in modern Korean in the four language modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Provides a foundation for later work in spoken and written Korean. Six classroom hours per week. No prerequisite. Enrollment limited to 18. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in KREA 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    KREA 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Intermediate Korean

    An intermediate course in Korean designed to further communicative competence in spoken Korean and to provide additional reading practice in stylistically higher level materials that are progressively integrated into the given dialogues. Discussions on various aspects of Korean culture and society. Four classroom hours per week. Prerequisite: KREA 0200 or instructor permission.
    KREA 0300 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Korean. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    KREA 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research