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Area Studies Courses - Complete List For courses offered during the current and upcoming quarters, please see our list of classes by quarter or the University Registrar's Master Schedule of Classes . Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics 435 Economic Development Process in Developing Countries U 5 Study of major Third world problems using principles of development economics. Examines poverty, inequality, unemployment, population growth, resource use and rural development.
439 China's Economic Reform and Development U 5 An introductory survey course of economic reforms and globalization in China with emphasis on economic and social transformation, and its integration into the global economy.
553 Consumer and Food Economics U G 4 Applications of economic and statistical tools to analyze consumption behavior, demand for food and nutrition, food safety, market structure, and fast food industry.
597.01 Problems and Policies in World Population, Food, and Environment U 5 Problems related to world-wide population increases, food production, and associated environmental stress; policy options for lessening these problems, especially in low-income countries.
703 Economics of Consumption U G 4 Applications of economic theory to consumption analysis, new models of consumer choices, empirical studies of demand/consumption, and consumer issues in the market place.
833 Economic Development Theory and Policy G 4 Applied development economics course with emphasis on policy formulation and evaluation; shows the power of economic theory for analysis of policies, markets and institutions. Anthropology 421.01 Regional Survey Course in Cultural Anthropology: China U 5 597.01 Cultural Conflict in Developing Nations U 5 Analysis of cultural conflict in developing nations resulting from rapid and extensive technological and social change.
597.02 Women, Culture, and Development U 5 An analysis of the dramatic changes occurring in women's lives in response to development and modernization; developing and developed countries contrasted.
620.03 Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology: Peasant Society and Culture U G 5 Detailed examination of topics of special interest to in contemporary cultural anthropology. 805 Seminar in Ethnology: East Asia G 3-5 Business Administration 555 Introduction to International Business U 4 Basic coverage of world trade and investment problems, and introduction to multinational corporation strategies and the various types of environments in which they do business.
798 International Business Policy & Strategy U G 4 Analysis and simulation of major policy decisions in the context of international business; emphasis on consideration of international business. 808 International Field Study: Emerging Markets 856 Multinational Business Administration G 4 Introduction to the environment of international business and to the operations of the multinational firm, including an understanding of the dimensions of international trade and investment and their importance to the U.S. economy and business firms.
857 International Business Policy G 4 Comprehensive study of policy and strategy formulation of firms in an international context with simulated cross-cultural negotiations, and the development of an international strategy for a local firm. Business Administration: Finance 725 International Finance U G 4 The international financial environment; management of financial risks inherent with international business; problems of implementing corporate finance principles overseas; financial aspects of parent-subsidiary relationships.
825 International Finance G 4 The international financial environment, management of financial risks inherent with international business; problems of implementating corporate finance principles overseas; financial aspects of parent-subsidiary relationships. Business Administration: Management Sciences 737 International Operations Management U G 4 This course focuses on managing manufacturing and service operations across national boundaries to provide an organization with a competitive advantage. Business Administration: Marketing and Logistics 757 International Marketing U G 4 Theory and practice of marketing across national borders, as well as marketing and market research within different foreign environments, including the development of marketing strategies by the international company.
845 International Marketing Strategy G 4 Analysis of strategic, political, and philosophical issues faced by management and governments involved in international trade; emphasis on case analysis. Business Administration: Management and Human Resources 763 Employment Relationships around the World U G 4 Overview and comparison of employment practices and labor-management relations in other industrialized countries including Europe, East Asia, Central and South America, and Canada.
858 International Human Resources G 4 Survey of human resource management practices of selected countries. Economics, politics and culture examined to understand the peculiarities of human resource management in each situation.
894.63 China Rising G
925 International Management Seminars G Seminars in international management and business. Communications 643 International Communication and the World Press U G 5 Examination of international news communication systems and selected media concepts and the role they play in the political, economic, and cultural environments. Comparative Studies 241 Introduction to Asian American Studies U 5 Introduction to Asian American Studies; history, experiences, and cultural production of Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, Filipino and Southeast Asian ancestry.
270 Introduction to Comparative Religion U 5 Introduction to the academic study of religion through comparison among major traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) and smaller communities.
314 Women in East Asian and Asian American Literature U 5 Critical analysis of East Asian and Asian American women's experience, examining gender and sexual differences in the distribution of political power and discourse
323 The Buddhist Tradition U 5 History and structure of Buddhism from founding to present in South, Southeast and East Asia; emphasis on rituals, beliefs and local and regional variations.
525 Contemporary Religious Movements in Global Context U G 5 Examination of contemporary religious movements within the context of larger political, cultural, and economic processes, including post-colonialism, modernization, and globalization.
531 The City and Culture U G 5 Introduction to the comparative and cross-cultural study of cities, urban culture, and urbanism.
543 Studies in Asian American Literature and Culture U G 5 Focused study of a topic in Asian American literary and cultural studies.
641 The Japanese Religious Tradition U G 5 A survey of the Japanese tradition, including Shino, Buddhism, Taoism, Neo-Confucianism, and folk religion from the 6 th century B.C.E. to the present.
645 Studies in Korean American Literature U G 5 Critical study of Korean-American literature and literary genres of the twentieth century, with particular attention to historical, social and cultural contexts.
665 Studies in Japanese American Literature U G 5 Critical study of modern Japanese-American literature in historical and cultural context; topics vary: literature of the internment, gender and identity politics, genre studies, women's writing.
678 Studies in Chinese American Literature U G 5 Critical study of modern Chinese-American literature in historical a nd cultural context; topics vary: gender issues, genre studies, women's writing. East Asian Languages and Literatures EALL 131 East Asian Humanities U 5 Introduction to the contemporary and traditional cultures of Chin, Japan and Korea taught through readings, films, demonstrations and discussions.
151 Masterpieces of East Asian Literature in Translation U 5 Highlights of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature; novels, stories, plays, and poetry from the world's longest continuous cultural tradition.
323 The Buddhist Tradition U 5 History and structure of Buddhism from founding to present in South, Southeast and East Asia; emphasis on rituals, beliefs and local and regional variations.
341 Thought in China and Japan U 5 The shaping of two cultures; essentials of the major traditional schools of thought in China and Japan and their impact on society.
346 Asian American Film U 5 Introduction to Asian American cinema from the 1960s to the present, including documentaries, feature films, and experimental films.
357 East Asian Folklore U 5 Diverse folk traditions in China, Korea, and Japan; relevant theory; song, narrative, epic, dance, ritual, material culture, tourism; emphasis on local and ethnic cultures.
H399 East Asian Thought in the Western Imagination, 1600-2000 U 5 Examination of the construction and impact of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism on a number of Western disciplines, including religion, philosophy, literature, economics, and science.
675 Women Writers, Culture and Society in East Asia U G 5 Close examination of representative works of major women writers from China, Japan, and Korea in the cultural and ideological context of each country.
677 Performance Traditions in Contemporary East Asia U G 5 Introduction to performance traditions of East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan) as they are practiced today; ethnographic methods.
683 Scripts of East Asia U G 5 A critical survey of writing systems that use Chinese characters, popular and scholarly myths about them, and their impact on the history of ideas.
694 Group Studies U G 1-5
700 Learning East Asian Languages in Cross-Cultural Contexts: College Level G 4 Principles and practices of teaching an East Asian language as a foreign language at post-secondary level American institutions.
701 Pedagogical Syntax for East Asian Languages U G 4 Training in the presentation of grammar in East Asian language classes; special attention given to problems of translating linguistic studies into teachable units.
702 Materials Preparation for East Asian Languages U G 5 Preparation of materials for teaching Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; emphasis on the special problems faced by English-speaking students in learning these languages.
703 Presentation of East Asian Languages and Cultures: College Level G 5 Preparation and presentation of curriculum and syllabus for East Asian language program at the college level.
704 Teaching Practicum in East Asian Languages: College Level U G 3-7 Training as a classroom teacher through practice teaching to college students and the observation of classes taught by trainees and master teachers.
705 Seminar in the Learning of East Asian Languages and Cultures U G 5 Critical analysis and discussion of insights and theories from various disciplines relevant to the pedagogy of East Asian languages and cultures.
710 Learning East Asian Languages in Cross-Cultural Contexts: High School Level G 2 Principles and practices of teaching an East Asian language as a foreign language in American high schools.
713 Presentation of East Asian Languages: High School Level Principles and practices of an East Asian language at the high school level. 713.01 Year One G 2 713.02 Year Two G 1
714 Teaching Practicum in East Asian Languages at the College Level Training as a classroom teacher through practice teaching to high school students and the observation of classes taught by trainees and master teachers.
797 Introduction to Graduate-level East Asian Studies: Multiple Modernities G 5 Students will learn the ways in which Western European/North American scholars have studied the cultures of East Asia from the 19 th to the mid-20th century; learn some of the more recent ways in which scholars have sought to deal with the shortcomings in earlier research identified by critics in the late 20th century; explore, in the context of their own field of interest, the degree to which past criticisms and present efforts of scholars are successful in helping us understand a selected aspect of their primary geographic focus of interest; compare and contrast their findings with similar phenomenon in one other culture within East Asia.
801 Teaching East Asian Languages at the College Level G 5 Methods and techniques of teaching college-level East Asian languages; selection and preparation of teaching, testing, and laboratory materials; observation of a variety of language classes.
850 Analytical Methods G 5 Introduction to the literary and linguistic analysis of Chinese and Japanese texts. Chinese 231 Traditional Chinese Culture U 5 Chinese institutions, philosophical trends, religion, art, and literature prior to the 20th century.
232 Modern Chinese Culture U 5 Modern Chinese culture as reflected in family life, language, literature, art, etc.
251 Chinese Literature in Translations U 5 Representative masterpieces from 3000 years of Chinese literature, fiction, drama, prose, and poetry in English translation.
283 Chinese Calligraphy U 5 Techniques of writing Chinese characters with a brush; practice in different styles from oracle bone to grass.
501 Chinese Poetry in Translation U G 5 Major genres of Chinese poetry from 600 B.C. to the 13th century A.D.
502 Chinese Fiction in Translation U G 5 Novels and short stories from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
503 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation U G 5 Chinese literature from the teens and twenties to the present day.
504 Chinese Drama in Translation U G 5 The development of Chinese drama from the Yuan dynasty to modern times.
505 China in Chinese Film U G 5 An overview of Chinese cinema, with a focus on how film represents issues of nationhood, national identity, and national trauma.
580 The Chinese Language: Description and Analysis U G 5 Important elements of the Chinese language, its structure, dialects, writing system, as well as language use and planning; taught in English.
600 Performance Traditions of China U G 5 Introduction to the panorama of oral and orally-related performance traditions of China; explores local traditions of professional storytelling, epic singing, folksongs, and local drama.
615 China's Perspectives on Chinese Civilization U G 5 Mainstream Chinese perspectives on major issues in Chinese civilization and major ways of developing and presenting viewpoints and arguments in discourse of Chinese civilization.
651 History of Chinese Literature I U G 5 Chinese literature from antiquity to the end of Six Dynasties; various aspects of the classical tradition and new developments in the Age of Disunity.
652 History of Chinese Literature II U G 5 Chinese literature from Sui to the present; literary trends and achievements of the Sui-Tang period; rise of vernacular writings; modern literature under western impact.
653 Classical Chinese Literature in Modern China U G 5 Examines adaptations and uses of classical Chinese literature (novel, plays, poems, prose) in the modern Chinese-speaking world in order to better understand Chinese culture.
674 Chinese Opera U G 5 An introduction to Chinese (Peking) opera as dramatic literature and performing art; study of selected plays and illustrated discussions of various aspects of the theatre.
678 Studies in Chinese American Literature U G 5 Critical study of modern Chinese-American literature in historical and cultural context; topics vary: gender issues, genre studies, women's writing.
680 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics U G 5 Investigation of the phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, and writing system of the Chinese language.
681 History of the Chinese Language U G 5 An investigation of the relations between modern Chinese and its earlier stages; ancient and archaic Chinese.
683 Study of the Chinese Writing System U G 5 A critical study of the origin, classification, composition, and development of the Chinese writing system, including problems in simplification and alphabetization.
690 Chinese Translation Workshop U G 3 Investigations of problems and techniques of translating Chinese into English and English into Chinese; practice of translation of selected passages; individual assignments and group discussion.
761 Modern Chinese Poetry U G 3 Lecture and readings covering major poets since 1919.
762 Modern Chinese Prose U G 3 Studies of various types of prose literature of the May Fourth Movement and the Communist period.
763 Modern Chinese Fiction U G 5 Readings in twentieth-century Chinese fiction.
764 Modern Chinese Drama U G 5 Lectures on and readings in works by major 20 th century playwrights including Hong Shen and Cao Yu.
771 Studies of Domain Resources U G 1-5 A study of the major categories of resources for the student's chosen domain (I).
772 Research and Presentation in a Domain U G 1-5 A study of the major categories of resources for the student's chosen domain (II). Research and present a research topic that addresses a general or characteristic issue in a chosen domain.
773 Developing a Project in a Domain U G 1-5 A study of the major categories of resources for the student's chosen domain (III).
782 Chinese Phonology U G 3 Mandarin phonology and Chinese dialectology.
784 Chinese Syntax U G 3 An investigation of the syntactic structure of Mandarin Chinese.
785 Modern Chinese Dialects U G 3 Investigation of the phonology, morphology, lexicon, and syntax of the major modern Chinese dialects from a cross-dialectical, comparative approach.
800 Chinese Bibliography and Research Methods G 3 An introduction to bibliographies and reference works in the Chinese humanities; general and specific problems for research.
871 Traditional Chinese Poetry G 5 Lectures and readings from ancient odes and songs and the later shih and tz'u poetry.
872 Traditional Chinese Prose G 5 Lectures on and readings in various types of non-fiction prose in ku-wen and yu-lu-t'i styles of early times.
873 Traditional Chinese Fiction G 5 Lectures and readings in classical and vernacular fiction.
874 Traditional Chinese Drama G 5 A lecture and reading course in Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing drama.
875 Chinese Literary Criticism G 5 The historical development of critical theories, with concentration on major critics.
879 Seminar in Chinese Literature G 3-5 An intensive reading course in Chinese literature with a selected topic for each offering and research projects for individual students; topic to be announced.
882 Studies in Chinese Historical Phonology G 5 Critical study of the rhyming dictionaries, the reconstruction of the phonology of old Chinese and its relation to modern Chinese dialects, etc.
884 Studies in Chinese Historical Syntax G 3 Problems of Chinese historical syntax; grammatical structures of classical Chinese; syntactic rules found in selected texts from various ancient writings.
889 Seminar in Chinese Linguistics G 3-5 Topics include the history of Chinese linguistics and related areas, specific studies in Chinese dialects, etc. Japanese 231 Elements of Japanese Culture U 5 A survey of literature, art, religion, philosophy, and social institutions of the Japanese people from the earliest to the most recent times.
251 Japanese Literature in Translation U 5 Representative masterpieces from Japanese literature: fiction, drama, poetry, prose.
252 Modern Japanese Literature in Translation U 5 Modern Japanese literature from late 19th century Western influences to contemporary writers; selected readings in English translation with emphasis on Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima.
501 Japanese Literature in Critical Perspective U G 5 Advanced survey in translation of masterpieces of Japanese literature and introduction to methods for the critical evaluation of the Japanese literary tradition.
600 Performance Traditions of Japan U G 5 Introduction to performance traditions of Japan; explores selected performance genres in their cultural contexts and examines patterns of mergence in modern times.
641 The Japanese Religious Tradition U G 5 A survey of the Japanese tradition, including Shinto, Buddhism, Taoism, Neo-Confucianism, and folk religion from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present.
654 Japanese Literature: Classical Period U G 5 Survey of Japanese literature from the eighth to the mid-fourteenth century: myths, court poetry, tales, fiction, diaries, and miscellanies
655 Japanese Literature: Medieval and Edo Periods U G 5 Survey of Japanese literature from the mid-fourteenth to the mid-nineteenth century: popular tales , poetry, drama, and the fiction of the merchant class.
656 Japanese Literature: Modern Period U G 5 Survey of Japanese poetry, fiction, and drama from the 19th century to the present.
665 Studies in Japanese-American Literature U G 5 Critical study of modern Japanese-American literature in historical and cultural context; topics vary: literature of the internment, gender and identity politics, genre studies, women's writing.
680 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics U G 5 An introduction to the phonology, syntax, and lexicon of the Japanese language
681 History of the Japanese Language U G 5 A survey of the development of the Japanese language from early times to the present.
751 Studies in Japanese Poetry U G 5 Critical studies in Japanese poetry; survey of poetic forms, techniques, and aesthetics; concentration on a specific collection, poet, or coterie; topic varies.
752 Studies in Japanese Prose Literature U G 5 History and critical study of myths, early tales, diaries and chronicles, setsuwa, miscellanies. Medieval tales, Edo fiction, or the modern novel; topic varies.
753 Studies in Japanese Drama U G 5 History and texts of Japan's dramatic literature; no, kyogen, kowaka-mai, bunraku, kabuki, shinsei shimpa, shingeki, rakugo; topic varies.
782 Japanese Phonology U G 3 An analysis of the phonological structure of present-day Japanese with a critical examination of traditional and contemporary works on Japanese phonology.
784 Japanese Syntax U G 5 Survey of the grammatical structures of Japanese; presentation of syntactic rules.
786 Japanese Pragmatics U G 5 Introduction to pragmatic aspects of the Japanese language.
787 Japanese Language Processing U G 5 Serves as an introduction to and a survey of various studies on Japanese first and second language processing.
788 Japanese Language Acquisition U G 5 Survey of Japanese language acquisition studies.
800 Japanese Bibliography and Research Methods G 5 Problems and procedures in the use of Japanese bibliographies and other reference materials.
877 Topics and Problems in Japanese Literature G 3-5 Readings in the major genres of Japanese literature with emphasis on analysis and critical evaluation.
879 Seminar in Japanese Literature G 3-5
887 Topics and Problems in Japanese Linguistics G 3-5 A detailed investigation of specific problems in the phonological, syntactical, and lexical analysis of the Japanese language. Korean 231 Elements of Korean Culture U 5 A survey of the religion, customs, performing arts, fine arts, literature, and social institutions of the Korean people from the earliest era to the present.
251 Korean Literature in Translation U 5 A close examination of masterpieces in Korean literature across different genres.
505 Korean Drama in Translation U G 5 Study of the major works in Korean dramatic tradition from ancient to contemporary eras.
600 Performance Traditions of Korea U G 5 Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exploration of cultural expressiveness in the context of Korean performance traditions; includes guided research, field work, and performance workshop.
645 Studies in Korean-American Literature U G 5 Critical study of Korean-American literature and literary genres of the twentieth century, with particular attention to historical, social and cultural contexts.
654 Korean Literary Traditions U G 5 Analysis of the development of Korean literary traditions and their significance in the cultural and intellectual evolution of Korean society and its people.
655 Interdisciplinary Courses in Korean Art, Music and Theatre U G 5 Interdisciplinary course in the history and criticism of Korean art, music, theatre, martial art, healing art and film with reference to their implications to humanity.
656 Interdisciplinary Topics in Korean Politics and Society U G 5 Interdisciplinary Korean studies course in the areas of social science bridging Korean history, politics, gender, religion, philosophy, education, intercultural communication and international relations among others.
680 Introduction to Korean Linguistics U G 5 An introduction to the phonology, syntax, lexicon, and the writing system of the Korean language; some topics related to language use and acquisition. Economics 508 Comparative Economic Systems U G 5 Principles and institutions for economic decision making under capitalism, socialism, communism, and mixed systems; comparison of selected countries.
560 International Economic Relations U G 5 Survey of international economic relations; the basis of world trade; commercial and financial policy, particularly of the United States; and recent international economic organization.
665 International Commodity Flows: Theory and Policy U G 5 Comparative advantage and the gains from trade; tariffs and other trade restrictions; economic effects of protective policies; U.S. commercial policies; regional economic integration.
666 Financial Aspects of International Trade U G 5 International payments and receipts; foreign exchange markets; balance-of-payments adjustment under different monetary systems; macroeconomic policy; international monetary reforms; foreign investments; multinational corporations.
672 Economic Analysis of Japanese Firms and Markets U G 5 Applications of economic analysis to Japanese industrial organization including the firm's internal incentive structure, labor markets, and financial institutions. Education: Teaching and Learning 727.28 Social Studies Education: Teaching World Cultures & Global Issues English 681 Studies in Asian-American Literature 681.01 Studies in Korean-American Literature Geography 643 State, Society & Development in the Global Economy U G 5 Analysis of state-society relations and development from a geographic perspective. History 141 History of East Asia in the Pre-modern Era U 5 Introduction to the societies and cultures of pre-modern China, Korea, and Japan; the countries that make up the geographical and cultural unit of East Asia.
142 History of East Asia in the Modern Era U 5 Introduction to the transformation of societies and cultures of modern China, Korea, and Japan from the 17th century to the present.
307 World War II U 5 Survey of the causes, conduct and consequences of the Second World War.
308 The Vietnam War U 5 An examination of the causes, conduct, and effects of the revolutionary war in Vietnam from 1945 to 1975.
342 Foundations of Chinese Civilization U 5 A history of early China, this course surveys Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist teachings and the foundational institutions of Imperial China through the Tang (618-907).
346 Introduction to Asian American History U 5 A survey of the Asian American experience in the United States, from the mid-19th century to the present.
525 Topics in Women's History: Asian American Women’s History U G 5 This course explores the experiences, consciousness and representations of Asian American Women from the mid-19th century through the present. The term Asian American refers to immigrants as well as those born in the United States of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Pilipino, South Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. The readings and discussions will examine the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, and nationality in the lives of Asian American women.
545.01 The Chinese Empire, 10th -14th Centuries U G 5 A survey of the first segment of the later Chinese imperial period, the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) dynasties.
545.02 China in the Early Modern Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties U G 5 The major topics in Ming and Qing history.
545.03 Modern China, 1800-1949 U G 5 History of modern China, organized around the twin themes of non-Chinese attempts to challenge or undermine China's autonomy and Chinese responses to those efforts, partly to achieve wealth and power for this nation. For this reason, emphasis is placed on political and military developments, although attention is also given to social, economic, and intellectual ones.
545.04 History of Contemporary China, 1949-Present U G 5 A general but analytic introduction to the social, political, and intellectual history of contemporary China, 1949-present.
546 Topics in Chinese History U G 5 Selected thematic topics in Chinese history.
548.01 History of Japan before 1800 U G 5 History of Japan to 19th century; emphasis on religion, politics, economic development, social structure and culture.
548.02 Modern Japan U G 5 Political, social, and intellectual history of Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Period (1868) to the present.
587.01 Comparative Business History U G 5 An historical comparison of the development of modern forms of business management in Great Britain, the United States, and Japan.
587.02 Science, Technology, and Business in Japan U G 5 An examination of the historical development of business from the early 17th century to the present with attention to the interconnections between business, technology and science.
589 Marginal Groups in the Non-Western World U 5 Comparison of the experiences of several marginal and minority groups in the major non-western civilizations from roughly the 16th-20th centuries.
771 Themes in Recent U.S. History: Readings in Asian American History G 5 This graduate level course will explore new scholarship in Asian American History. The category Asian American refers to people in the United States of East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian ancestry. The works assigned for this course tend to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches to enrich the study of history or use history to further the analysis of contemporary issues. Through readings and discussion, we will examine central concepts in Asian American History and ask how the experiences of Asian Americans complicate existing understandings of American race relations, gender roles, sexual norms, national identity, and international relations. This course will be offered at OSU and made available to other Big-10 Universities through Course Share.
781 Studies in Women's History U G 5 An intensive reading course designed to prepare graduate students in women's history in a comparative framework.
796 Studies in Japanese History U G 5 An intensive study, through reading and discussion, of major issues and recent scholarship in Japanese history.
797 Introduction to Graduate-level East Asian Studies: Multiple Modernities G 5 Students will learn the ways in which Western European/North American scholars have studied the cultures of East Asia from the 19 th to the mid-20th century; learn some of the more recent ways in which scholars have sought to deal with the shortcomings in earlier research identified by critics in the late 20th century; explore, in the context of their own field of interest, the degree to which past criticisms and present efforts of scholars are successful in helping us understand a selected aspect of their primary geographic focus of interest; compare and contrast their findings with similar phenomenon in one other culture within East Asia.
798 Studies in Chinese History U G 5 Research topic to be announced.
845 Seminar in East Asian History G 5 Research topic to be announced. History of Art 213 Asian Art U 5 A survey of Far Eastern Art: India, China, and Japan.
350 World Cinema Today U 5 An introduction to the art of international cinema today, including its forms and varied content.
576 The Arts of China U G 5 An overview of the visual arts of China and their cultural context from prehistoric times to the modern era.
582 Arts of Japan U G 5 Major trends in the visual arts of Japan, from prehistory through the 19th century.
668 The Buddhist Art of Gandhara and Kashmir U G 5 Explores the Buddhist art of greater Gandhara and Kashmir, examining in particular its influence on both East Asian and South Asian art.
669 The Art of Newar Buddhism U G 5 A study of the art of the Newar Buddhist community of Nepal and its contribution to the rest of north Asia.
670 Buddhist Art: Theory and History U G 5 An analysis of Buddhism and its bearing on the art of India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Japan.
673 Art of Central Asia U G 5 An analysis of the cross currents of style and iconography that constitute the pre-Muslim art of Central Asia.
674 Art of Nepal and Tibet U G 5 A study and analysis of the major aspects of style, iconography, and historical sequence as found in the arts of Nepal and Tibet.
677.01 Pre-Buddhist Chinese Art U G 5 Examination of archaeological finds in China, ca. 4000 B.C. to the beginning of the 10th century A.D.; with emphasis on recent discoveries.
677.02 Buddhist Chinese Art U G 5 Examination of the Buddhist arts of China; with emphasis on religious expression and content.
678.01 Chinese Painting to 1368 U G 5 A survey of Chinese painting from the Han period through the Yuan dynasty, with emphasis on style, subject matter, and cultural context.
678.02 Chinese Painting from 1368 U G 5 A survey of Chinese painting from the Ming dynasty to the present, with emphasis on style, subject matter, and cultural context.
679 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art U G 5 Modern Chinese art (mid-19th century to today) with emphasis on artists, artworks, and their social, artistic, institutional, and theoretical contexts.
681 Japanese Art: Proto-Historic and Buddhist U G 5 Selected topics in the history of Japanese arts of the Proto-Historic period and the Buddhist religion.
682 Japanese Art: Painting and Prints U G 5 Selected topics in the history of Japanese pictorial art and related subjects.
690.02 Selected Topics in Asian and Non-Western Art U G 5
770 Studies in Buddhist Art U G 3-5 Introduction to research in Buddhist art and iconography.
771 Studies in the Art of India U G 3-5 Introduction to research in the art of India.
774 Studies in Inner Asian Art U G 3-5 Introduction to research in Inner Asian history of art.
776 Studies in Chinese Art U G 3-5 Introduction to research in Chinese art historical problems.
780 Studies in Japanese Art U G 3-5 Introduction to research in Japanese art historical problems.
797 Introduction to Graduate-level East Asian Studies G 5 We explore the origin, development and current state of East Asian Area Studies in the U.S., including its relationship to the state and other intellectual disciplines.
970 Seminar in Buddhist Art G 3-5 Advanced research in Buddhist iconographic problems.
976 Seminar in Chinese Art G 3-5 Advanced studies in the history of Chinese art.
980 Seminar in Japanese Art G 3-5 Advanced studies in the history of Japanese art. International Studies 215 Introduction to Development Studies U 5 Introduction to the contemporary field of development studies through examination of the developing countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
235 Introduction to China and Japan U 5 Interdepartmental survey of contemporary Asian civilization; geographic and racial background, historical and cultural heritage, social organizations, economic and political problems, and international relations.
435 Economic Development Processes in Developing Countries U 5 Study of major Third World problems using principles of development economics; examines poverty, inequality, unemployment, population growth, resource use and rural development.
439 China's Economic Reforms and Globalization U 5 An introductory survey course of economic reforms and globalization in China with emphasis on economic and social transformation, and its integration into the global economy.
531 The City and Culture U G 5 Introduction to the comparative and cross-cultural study of cities, urban culture, and urbanism.
555 The Development and Control of Weapons of Mass Destruction U G 5 Offers students an overview of the issues relating to atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, commonly referred to as weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Law 796.20 Research Seminar in Law: Chinese Business Law P G 2-3 This seminar explores the way in which the Chinese legal system has changed in response to economic reform in China, i.e., from a non-market economy to a socialist market economy. Medieval and Renaissance Studies 211 Medieval Kyoto: Portraits and Landscapes U 5 Exploration of cultural, political and economic life in Kyoto, Japan from ca. 900-1467 with emphasis on role of imperial court and rising warrior class. Music 250 Music Cultures of the World U 5 A survey of musical cultures outside the Western European tradition of the fine arts.
351 The World of Music U 3 Introduction to music in non-Western cultures and societies and to the concepts, vocabulary, and methodology for dealing with this music.
787 Music Cultures in Asia and the Middle East An introduction to the history, theory and practice of select music cultures of the world, with special reference to the socio-cultural conditions of their development. Philosophy 215 Asian Philosophies U 5 A survey including at least three of the following major philosophical systems of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Political Science 210 Introduction to Political Theory U 5 An introduction to the field of political theory through classic and contemporary texts and selected case studies.
535 Government and Politics in Modern Democracies U G 5 A survey of the basic institutions and politics of modern democracies, with emphasis on representativeness and democratic stability.
536 Greater China: Politics of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan U G 5 An examination of contemporary politics in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Focus on the inter-relationships between these three entities.
537 Government and Politics of China U G 5 A study of the contemporary political process of Communist China; considerable time will be spent on an analysis of recent political change in China and the process of revolution.
541 Politics of the Developing World U G 5 A general introduction to the theoretical and substantive literature dealing with the historical development and contemporary characteristics of the new states of Asia and Africa.
554 Comparative Economic Diplomacy U G 5 A survey of foreign economic policies followed by European and other advanced industrial economies since the Napoleonic Wars, with a special emphasis on Britain, France, Germany, the United States, and Japan.
635 Government and Politics of Japan U G 5 The government and politics of Japan, with special emphasis being given to the impact of cultural and social patterns on the processes of government with imported political institutions.
658 International Relations of the Far East
678 Political Decision-Making and Public Policy U G 5 Comparative analysis of decision-making processes of contemporary nations considering the welfare, education, economic, and environmental policy arenas.
734 Readings of Chinese Politics G 5 A seminar for the purpose of reading advanced scholarly materials on contemporary Chinese politics.
736 Seminar on East Asian Politics G 5 An examination of approaches to the study of contemporary East Asian politics.
741 Politics of the Developing World U G 5 Theories, approaches, and methods in the analysis of political life in Asia, Africa, and Latin America; discussion of selected case and cross-national studies with theoretical importance.
744 Democratic Transitions U G 5 Theoretical examination of the dynamics of the transition from authoritarian to democratic regimes, with special attention to Southern Europe and South America.
757 Comparative Foreign Policies U G 5 Examines comparatively the sources and classes of behavior of territorial actors in the international political system. Sociology 597.02 World Population Problems U 5 General introduction to population studies, emphasizing how population growth and structure have caused or aggravated social problems in various countries.
601 Comparative Family Organization U G 5 Analysis of family organizations in various societies, emphasizing the impact of changing world conditions on family and kinship structures.
884.11 Seminar in Sociology: Labor Markets/ Economy and Society G 1-5 Theatre 597 Issues of the Contemporary World: Censorship and Performance U 5 Exploration of issues of censorship of performance in both Western and Asian communities with particular attention to live performance. Women's Studies 505 Feminist Analysis in Global Perspective U G 5 An exploration of the global dimensions of feminist research and politics with particular attention to feminism in the non-Western world.
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