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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Offered: Not Currently Offered Introduction to Japanese as it is spoken in Japan today. Speaking and listening comprehension will be emphasized. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: AST/JPN 101 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor Offered: Not Currently Offered Continued emphasis on Japanese oral/aural communication skills and an introduction to the Japanese written language. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: AST/JPN 102 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor Offered: Not Currently Offered (next offered Fall 2009, as an exception) Continued development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. 1 Course Credit
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AST/JPN 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor Offered: Not Currently Offered Completion of the two-term intermediate level of Japanese language instruction; continued practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, fully integrated with culture. 1 Course Credit
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Offered: Typically every Fall Term China has one of the foundational civilizations in human history. It gave rise to social structures, political systems, and philosophies that deeply influenced the development of East Asia. Through close reading of documents, focused analytical writing, open discussion, and lecture, students will develop their own understanding of the evolution of China from its Neolithic origins to its present status as a world power. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
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Offered: Typically every Spring Term Japan has developed from an isolated chain of islands at the edge of East Asia into a modern economic giant. Through close reading of documents, focused analytical writing, open discussion, and lecture, we will examine the complexity of the culture that gave rise to Zen Buddhism, the samurai, and Japan's current position as one of the world's most powerful economies. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes." 1/2 to 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: HIS 102, AST/HIS 122, AST/HIS 123, OR GSTR 210 Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2010) This course is a selective exploration of imperialism using a comparative historical perspective. Beginning with a reflection on the meanings of "empire," the course explores the rise of European empires during the "high colonialism" of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course then will explore the expansion of European colonialism and regional responses--including local resistance, national revolutions, and the development of the Soviet and Japanese empires. After examining the dynamics of imperial decline between 1919 and 1945, the course will conclude by considering the status of empires in the post-World War II period. World Culture (Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: GSTR 110 Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2009) A study of the principal religious traditions of South Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Sikhism. The course includes readings in the classical primary texts of each tradition, as well as attention to ritual and practice. Religion Perspective and World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: GSTR 110 Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered in Fall 2008) A study of the principal religious traditions of East Asia: Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Taoism. The course includes readings in the classical primary texts of each tradition as well as attention to ritual and practice. Religion Perspective and World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
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