ASIA 101 - Approaching Asia:Literary Paradigms of Traditional Asia

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Vassar College

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Description:

An introductory survey of the classical literary and cultural traditions of East and South Asia. The course focuses on the foundational ideals of Asian cultures as well as their "prevailing paradigms" found in literature, fine arts, and philosophical texts whose influence continues on to this day. Topics include (from India) Vedic Hymns, Epics, the Presence of the Buddha; (from Japan) the Way of the Warrior, the Lover from the Tales of Genji, and the Aesthetics of Emptiness; (from China) the Philosophy of Taoist Way of Zhuangzi, and the Dream of the Red Chamber. Mr. Jarow.Not offered in 2008/09.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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