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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine contemporary Japanese popular culture in terms of visual arts (manga, anime, film), pop songs, and mystery stories. Socio-cultural aspects of Japanese social relations, religions, and overall world view as represented in popular culture will be analyzed
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4.00 Credits
Enhancement and development of skills acquired in Chinese I, with an increased emphasis on written texts. Prerequisite: Chinese I or equivalent. ( Fall) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of Chinese history from earliest times (ca. 1700 B.C.) to the late 18th- century, focusing on China's characteristic social and political institutions, as well as its intellectual and cultural traditions. China's relations with other Asian countries and peoples will also be treated. ( Fall '07)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of Indian religions, from earliest times to the present, including early Brahmanism, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Islam. Special attention is given to the art, architecture, and story literature of devotional Hinduism as well as the tales and hymns of Sufism. ( Spring '09
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3.00 Credits
A study of the religions and cultures of the vast territory between China and Iran which has been termed the Silk Road, from the early days of its role in the silk trade from China to Rome, to the modern era of Western exploration and imperialism. Attention will be given to the rich intermixing of these religions and cultures, the archaeological record of Buddhist art, the Mongols, and Marco Polo. ( Fall '08)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of Japanese religious traditions, beginning with Shinto, its indigenous religion, and including Japan's particular adaptation of the Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, especially Zen. In addition, the "New Religions" of post-WWII will be considered. (Spring '08)
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3.00 Credits
Development of reading skills and practical oral communicative competence within a variety of social contexts. Prerequisites: Japanese II or equivalent. ( Fall) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the position of women in Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shinto, both in terms of the ideals set forth for women by these traditions and the particular adaptations women made of those ideals. Readings include didactic works for women, autobiographies, poetry, and novels. (Spring '08)
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3.00 Credits
The first part of the course deals with the life and teachings of the historical Buddha and the early forms of Buddhism in India. The second part traces the spread of Buddhism to Tibet, China and Japan, while the last part focuses on Buddhism in America today. ( Fall 2007)
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3.00 Credits
This course compares Japanese and American horror and science fiction films and stories, using visual arts (anime, manga, film) and literary genres (science fiction, folk stories). Among the topics covered are evil spirits and demons, alien encounters, science fiction adventure, supernatural creatures, and ghost stories. ( Spring '09)
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