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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
The out-of-body journey of the shaman, a quiet act of prayer, the ecstasy of the Christian mystic, the enlightenment of the Buddhist monk, the reverie of the nature lover, "speaking in tongues" among Christian charismatics - these are examples of what many call "religious experience" and regard as the very essence of religion. This course will examine primary texts that testify to the reality and power of religious experience in various traditions and will acquaint students with scholarly analyses of the claims of devotees and adepts. At least one previous course in Religion strongly recommended. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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25.00 Credits
Students will develop conceptual and affective tools with which to incorporate interdisciplinary global education into their teaching. Using Japan as a case study, students will examine experiential and hands-on methods of understanding and teaching the history, literature, economics, geography and cultures of another country while also placing that country in the context of regional and global connections, communications, responsibilities, and dependencies. (Also listed as Chinese Language 205.) .25 unit - Yang.
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25.00 Credits
(Also listed as Chinese Language 206.) .25 unit - Yang.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
A thematic exploration of philosophical, literary, and cinematic responses to significant 20th century events and issues, for example, the Holocaust, May 1968, and the "linguistic turn. " Possible topics include memory, embodiment, and antifoundationalism. We will look at representative authors, directors, and thinkers, such as Beckett, Woolf, Carver, Duras, Spielberg, Renais, Kurosawa, Allen, Wittgenstein, Foucault, and Benjamin. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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25.00 Credits
This course taught by a native Indonesian artist introduces traditional Balinese dance. (Semester-long extended format.) (Also listed as Dance Studio 209.) .25 unit - Lasmawan.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
(Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
This course examines the way in which post-war Japanese literature reflects the transformation and enduring tensions within Japanese society. Topics include gender roles, the family, individuality, and dissension. Of central concern is the capacity of literature to reflect massive social and economic changes within contemporary Japan and to assess the assumptions of continuity, consensus, and conformity. Works by the following writers will be included: Ibuse Masuji, Yasuoka Shotaro, Hayashi Fumiko, Kawabata Yasunari, Abe Kobo, Enchi Fumiko, and Oe Kenzaburo. Novels and shorts stories will be supplemented with film and other readings. All readings, discussion, and writing will be in English. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
(Meets the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques requirement.) (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
The development of Indian philosophy from its roots in the Vedic tradition of Hinduism. The focus of the course will be both on the ethical, epistemological, and metaphysical systems that grew out of the Hindu tradition and on the challenges to this tradition posed by Buddhism and by 20th century developments. (Also listed as PH 281.) (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques requirement.) (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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3.00 Credits
The course emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills after the elementary level. Video materials supplement the course and place the language in a cultural context. Prerequisite: Japanese 101. (Also listed as Japanese 201.) 1 unit - Maruyama.
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