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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the Chinese language with an emphasis on the development of oral competence through practical dialogs, drills and controlled conversation. Prerequisite for ASN1032 is ASN1031. ( Fall) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the major religions of India, China and Japan: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto, by means of readings from the primary religious literature of each tradition plus visual evidence on video. ( Spring)
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4.00 Credits
Enhancement and development of oral skills, with an increased emphasis on written texts. Prerequisite: Japanese I or equivalent. ( Fall) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the two major indigenous religious traditions of China: Confucianism and Taoism, and the missionary religion from India, Buddhism. The course will focus on readings from the religious literature of each tradition as well as study of their particular ritual practices. The important influence of Buddhism on Confucianism and Taoism will be examined, as well as the role of popular religions in China's history. ( Fall '07)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the history of Japan from its earliest period until 1800, highlighting its characteristic institutions and traditions. It includes a study of the major political figures, as well as the everyday material culture, particularly of the Tokugawa period. Additionally, some of Japan's traditional literature and religions will be examined. ( Fall '08)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of major writers, forms, themes, and trends of Japanese literature from the introduction of writing to the end of the 19th- century. Readings include: The Tale of the Genji, court poetry, diaries, and haiku. No knowledge of Japanese required. (Fall '07)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on short stories and novels by major 20th century Japanese writers, examining such topics as the search for an authentic authorial voice, naturalism, aestheticism, and nihilism. Readings include works by Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, Mishima, and Oe.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the poetry, drama and fiction of China from the earliest collection of poetry, The Book of Songs, to the famous 18th- century domestic novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, focusing on the distinctive role literature played in Chinese culture and politics.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the modernization and westernization of Japan from the early 19th- century to the present, focusing on its emergence as a world power. The "underside" of Japan's rise to power wilbe examined, as well as the nature of US-Japan relationships during and right after WWII. ( Spring '09)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of China's long struggle to come to terms with the modern world, from the early nineteenth century to the present. Course will discuss the last days of the Qing dynasty, the problem of Western and Japanese imperialism, and the various attempts at revolution, culminating in the triumph of the Communists in 1949. The successes and failures of Communist rule will be evaluated. ( Spring '08)
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