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4.00 Credits
Explores the revolutionary character of the political upheaval in 1868 that led to the fall of the ruling shogun and the dissolution of the elite samurai class. Examines both the causes of these major political and social changes and their continuing impact upon Japanese culture and society. Cooper. (HU)
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4.00 Credits
Cultures of the Pacific Islanders prior to substantial disruption by European influences. Culture histories, language families, social organizations, and religions of Australian, Melanesian, Polynesian, and Micronesian peoples. Gatewood. (SS)
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4.00 Credits
Peoples and cultures of Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. World view, religion, economy, politics, and social organization. Tannenbaum. (SS)
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4.00 Credits
In this course we explore the ways in which different peoples lived in Southeast Asia, why they moved to America, and the ways in which this move affected their cultures. Topics explored include: aspects of their culture, particularly religion and social organizations, motivations for migrating (including war, political, and economic reasons), and their adaptations to America and American responses to their presences. No prerequisites. Tannenbaum. (H/S)
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Intermediate language and culture abroad other than Chinese and Japanese. (HU)
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4.00 Credits
This seminar course will involve in-depth focus upon a major figure in Eastern thought or upon the Eastern treatment of a particular theme or set of themes. Content varies. May be repeated more than once for credit. (HU)
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4.00 Credits
Sufism, the inner or 'mystical' dimension of Islam, hasdeep historical roots and diverse expressions throughout the Muslim world. Students examine Sufi doctrine and ritual, the master-disciple relationship, and the tradition's impact on art and music, poetry and prose. Rozehnal. (HU)
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4.00 Credits
Buddhism's intellectual, ethical, and spiritual resources are reexamined in light of contemporary environmental problems. Is Buddhism the most green of the major world religions What are the moral implications of actions that affect the environment Prerequisite: One prior course in religion, environmental studies, or Asian studies. Kraft. (HU)
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Advanced language and culture abroad other than Chinese and Japanese. (HU)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
He late Tokugawa economic development, rise of an entrepreneurial class, importation of western technology, and the rise of social, political and economic which support industrial growth. Cooper. (SS)
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