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3.00 Credits
Asia's phenomenal success in recent times has been attributed to its Confucian roots. This tradition has profoundly affected the major cultures of China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam to this day. This course will examine its rise and development, starting with Confucius himself, and then look at the concrete ways it manifests itself in family life, the status of women, education, government service, and the business world of East Asia. (Fall'08)
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3.00 Credits
Exploring the thought and practices of the Tibetan people, this course gives particular attention to the religious and cultural forces that have come to define a Tibetan identity. We will discuss the pre-Buddhist indigenous shamanic tradition of Bon, the assimilation of Indian Buddhism by the Tibetans, the history and geography of Tibet as a cultural domain, and modern western perceptions of Tibet. In seeking to understand the Tibetan identity, we will develop ongoing conversations around central themes such as the ritual life of Tibetan Buddhism, philosophical thought and literature in Tibet, and the role of monasticism in Tibetan culture. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the religious dimensions of Chinese and Japanese politics in the 19th- and 20th- centuries. For China, attention will be given to the 19th- century Taiping Rebellion and Mao's 20th- century Communist Revolution. For Japan, the focus will be on the role of Shinto in Japan's rise as an imperialist power in East Asia between 1880 and 1945 and its controversial legacy in Japan today. ( Fall '08)
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the religions, ethnic groups, and social structures of Southeast Asia, a region of rich religious and ethnic diversity. It will also examine the socio-economic development of the area's recent economic boom. Indochinese and Indonesian societies constitute the main focus of the course. ( Fall '07)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the clash of cultures resulting from the coming of American missionaries to China in the 19th- and 20thcenturies. Attention will be given to the differences between Christianity and Chinese religions, the role played by western imperialism in giving missionaries access to China, and the particular relationship between Chinese women and American women missionaries. ( Spring '09)
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3.00 Credits
The first part of the course will focus on preparatory work for writing a senior thesis, by reviewing research and analytical methods. The rest of course will involve weekly presentations of the thesis as it progresses. Departmental honors will be given to a thesis with a minimum grade of B+. Note: Appropriate courses from such departments as Art History, Dance/Theatre, Music, Political Science, World Religions, and Sociology, with approval of the chair of Asian Studies, can be applied to the major or minor in Asian Studies.
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1.00 Credits
In consultation with the Chair, students will review all courses taken for the major along with the reading lists for these courses. After writing a four-page essay evaluating their major work, students will, with the help of the instructor, prepare for a twohour comprehensive exam to be given at the end of the semester.
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3.00 Credits
Exploring the thought and practices of the Tibetan people, this course gives particular attention to the religious and cultural forces that have come to define a Tibetan identity. We will discuss the pre-Buddhist indigenous shamanic tradition of Bon, the assimilation of Indian Buddhism by the Tibetans, the history and geography of Tibet as a cultural domain, and modern western perceptions of Tibet. In seeking to understand the Tibetan identity, we will develop ongoing conversations around central themes such as the ritual life of Tibetan Buddhism, philosophical thought and literature in Tibet, and the role of monasticism in Tibetan culture. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of biology. Topics will include a survey of cells, tissues and organ systems, photosynthesis and basic Mendelian and molecular genetics. Evolutionary theory will be discussed as well as basic phylogentic relationships within each Kingdom of Life. This course is intended for non-biology majors, and will not count as credit toward the major. Students who are interested in a laboratory course in biology to fulfill part of the college math/science requirement should take this course, as well as students who are considering a major in biology but who have not fulfilled the entry requirements for Principles of Biology I and II (the introductory course sequence for the biology major).
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This two-semester lecture sequence, complemented with handson laboratory experience, stresses the major biological principles and concepts that serve as the foundation for study in the biological and health-related fields. The first semester includes such topics as: the chemistry of biological systems, cell and historical organization, membrane transport, metabolism and evolution of organisms, with the major focus on the principles of Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. The second semester stresses animal and plant organization, development, and physiology. Laboratory sessions provide opportunities to gain technical experience and to improve laboratory-related writing skills. The BIO 1001- 1002 sequence is strongly recommended; however, students may take BIO 1002 before BIO 1001. ( Fall) (Spring)
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