Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics
2580 Feast or Famine: The Global Business of Food 3
Global and regional trends in food consumption and production are surveyed. Trade, technological change, and other responses to food scarcity are analyzed.
4597.01 Food, Population, and the Environment 3
Problems related to world-wide population increases, food production, and associated environmental stress; policy options for lessening these problems, especially in low-income countries.
4540 International Commerce and the World Economy 3
Problems related to world-wide population increases, food production, and associated environmental stress; policy options for lessening these problems, especially in low-income countries.
Business Administration: Management and Human Resources
2000 Introduction to International Business 1.5
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.
Comparative Studies / Religious Studies
7193 Individual Studies 1-9
Designed to give able students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
7999 Research in Comparative Studies: Thesis 1-12
Research for Master's thesis.
8193 Individual Studies
8998 Research in Comparative Studies: Candidacy Examination 1-12
Research in preparation for Ph.D. exams.
8999 Research in Comparative Studies: Dissertation 1-12
Research for dissertation.
East Asian Languages and Literatures EALL
1231 East Asian Humanities 3
Introduction to the contemporary and traditional cultures of China, Korea, and Japan taught through readings, films, and demonstrations.
3405 Introducing East Asia through Martial Arts Cinema 3
Examines martial arts films of East Asia, focusing on their social & cultural functions. Draws upon the philosophical, cultural and historical background to depict this unique genre of imagination. Analyzes the aspiration for personal freedom and social justice and the longing for heroes amidst losing battles for liberty in authoritarian societies.
6193 Individual Studies 1-3
Individual investigation of East Asian cultures, languages, and literatures.
7705 - Seminar in the Learning of East Asian Languages and Cultures 3
Critical analysis of insights and theories from various disciplines relevant to the pedagogy of East Asian languages and cultures.
7706 Teaching Practicum in East Asian Cultures, Literatures, and Linguistics
A course to learn how to develop and teach a course on East Asian cultures, literatures, and linguistics. Students will learn how to set course objectives, how to select course materials, how to give effective lectures and engage students, how to assess students' performances, and how to develop a course syllabus and teaching statement by observing classes and practicing how to teach.
Chinese
2231 Traditional Chinese Culture 3
Chinese institutions, philosophical trends, religion, literature, and visual and performing arts prior to the 20th century.
2283 Chinese Calligraphy 3
Techniques of writing Chinese characters with a brush; practice in different styles from oracle bone to grass; introduction to its importance in the Chinese culture, and its relationship with Chinese philosophy, poetry, and painting.
4193 Individual Studies 1-3
Directed study to meet individual research needs of students in Chinese studies. Not a substitute for regular language courses.
4406 China Pop! Contemporary Pop Culture and Media in Greater China 3
Introduces students to contemporary popular culture and media from Greater China, encouraging independent research and critical discussion of topics covered.
5387 Bilingualism in the Chinese Contexts 3
Introduction to the sociolinguistic study of bilingualism (including multilingualism) and the qualitative study of biculturalism involving the Chinese language and culture. Topics to be covered include lexical borrowing and innovations, code switching, bilingual education, bilingualism in (new) media, language acquisition, language attitudes, language maintenance and loss.
5474 Chinese Opera 3
Introduction to Chinese opera as traditional culture, dramatic literature, and performing art; selected opera scripts and stage performances from Beijing opera, Kunqu, and regional operas; illustrated discussions of various aspects of the theater.
6193 Individual Studies 1-3
Directed study to meet individual research needs of students in Chinese studies. Not a substitute for regular language courses.
6998 Research in Chinese Project 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a project other than a conventional MA thesis.
6999 Research in Chinese: Thesis 1-3
Research leading to the completion of an MA thesis.
8897 Departmental Seminar 1-3
Seminar in Chinese literature, linguistics or pedagogy; topic varies.
8998 Research in Chinese: Project 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a project other than a conventional dissertation.
8999 Research in Chinese: Dissertation 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a dissertation.
Japanese
2231 Elements of Japanese Culture 3
A survey of literature, art, religion, philosophy, film, and social institutions of the Japanese people from the earliest to the most recent times. Taught in English.
4193 Individual Studies 1-3
Directed study to meet individual research needs of students in Japanese studies.
4400 Japanese Film and Visual Media 3
An overview of Japanese cinema and visual media, with a focus on genre: canonical and popular works of anime, yakuza film, historical/samurai film, comedies, and documentaries.
4998 Undergraduate Research Project 3
Focused research toward completion of an original project.
4998H Honors
4999 Undergraduate Research Thesis 3
Focused research toward completion of an original thesis.
5194 Undergraduate/Graduate Group Studies 1-3
Group investigation of issues in Japanese studies designed for a mix of undergraduate and graduate students.
5454 Japanese Literature - Classical Period
Survey of Japanese literature from the eighth to the twelfth century: myths, court poetry, tales, fiction, diaries, and miscellanies
6193 Individual Studies 1-3
Requires the use of Japanese sources and the completion of a paper reflecting the student's research.
6998 Research in Japanese: Project 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a project other than a conventional MA thesis.
6999 Research in Japanese: Thesis 1-3
Research leading to the completion of an MA thesis.
8500 Japanese Bibliography and Research Methods 3
8897 Departmental Seminar 1-3
Seminar in Japanese literature, linguistics, or pedagogy; topics vary.
8998 Research in Japanese: Project 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a project other than a conventional dissertation.
8999 Research in Japanese: Dissertation 1-3
Research leading to the completion of a dissertation.
Korean
2231 Elements of Korean Culture 3
A survey of the religion, history, customs, performing arts, fine arts, literature, and social institutions of the Korean people from the earliest era to the present.
2451 Korean Literature in Translation 3
A close examination of masterpieces in Korean literature across genres for students with no previous academic training in Korean literature.
4193 Individual Studies 1-3
Directed study to meet individual research needs of students in Korean studies.
5315 Korean Language: Structure, Culture, and Communication 3
A comprehensive survey of structural, cultural, and communicative aspects of the Korean language. Taught in English.
5455 Interdisciplinary Courses in Korean Art, Music, Film, and Theatre 3
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. Taught in English.
Economics
6193 Individual Studies 1-4
Supervised and individually designed studies for pre-qualifier graduate students in economics or graduate students in non-economics graduate programs.
7193 Individual Studies 1-4
Supervised and individually designed readings in economics for postqualifier students in economics or graduate students in noneconomic graduate programs.
8193 Individual Studies 1-4
Supervised and individually specialized studies for PhD students who have finished regular course work in their economics PhD program. Letter grade option available only with approval of economics director of graduate studies.
8999 Dissertation Research 1-3
Dissertation research in economics.
Geography
2750 World Regional Geography 3
An examination of the human and physical geographic structure of all world regions; defined primarily at the continental scale. Examines regions in global context.
2750H Honors
3701 Making of the Modern World 3
The geographies of modernity and their formation: the world market, the global polity, diasporas and constructing difference, colonialism, the transformation of nature, Eurocentricity, post-modernity.
5193 Individual Studies in Geography 1-15
Independent studies on selected Geography related topics.
5193 Urban China: Space, Place and Urban Transformation 3
Examines geography of China's urban transformations since 1911. Topics include: politics of urban design, political economy of land development, place-making projects, suburbanization, and consumption and spectacle.
7193 Individual Studies in Geography 1
Independent studies on selected Geography related topics.
8999 Dissertation Research
Research for dissertation purposes only.
History
1681 World History to 1500 3
Comparative survey of the world's major civilizations and their interconnections from the beginnings of human civilization through 1500.
1682 World History from 1500 to the Present 3
Survey of the human community, with an emphasis on its increasing global integration, from the first European voyages of exploration through the present.
2401 History of East Asia in the Pre-Modern Era 3
Introduction to societies and cultures of pre-modern China, Korea, and Japan; the East Asian geographical and cultural unit.
2650 The World Since 1914 3
Global perspective on major forces that shaped the world since 1914. Provides students with factual knowledge and a critical interpretive framework for responsible global citizenship.
3193.01 Individual Studies 1-6
Individual study in some field of historical development; designed to allow the student to work on a problem of particular interest.
3426 History of Modern Japan
Japanese history since 1800: politics, economics, intellectual change, foreign relations. International scientific, technological and cultural interaction, World War II, Japanese contributions to global culture featured.
3436 History of Modern Korea
Modern Korean History, with focus on the legacy of colonialism, the Korean War, the impact of the Cold War, divided Korea, the growth of competing national ideologies and economic systems, and the recent military crises.
3570 World War II 3
Study of the causes, conduct, and consequences of World War II.
4193.01 Individual Studies 1-6
Individual study in some field of historical development; designed to allow the student to work on a problem of particular interest.
4193.02 Individual Studies 1-6
Individual study in some field of historical development; designed to allow the student to work on a problem of particular interest.
4999 Undergraduate Research Thesis 1-6
Informal conferences to allow full scope to the initiative of the student; a special topic is assigned and results are tested by papers and special examinations.
4999H Honors
6999 Master’s Thesis Research 1-12
Research for Master's thesis.
7193.01 Individual Studies 1-6
The investigation of particular problems in various fields of history through graduate-level individual studies.
7193.02 Individual Studies 1-6
The investigation of particular problems in various fields of history through graduate-level individual studies.
7350 Studies in Islamic History: The Ottoman Provinces 3
Graduate reading seminar on a topic in Islamic history, stressing topical coverage and/or historiography.
8999 Thesis Research 1-12
Research for dissertation.
History of Art
2003 Art and Visual Culture of East Asia 3
Art of Asian cultures from ancient through contemporary times.
2901 Introduction to World Cinema 3
Chronological survey of the most influential and recognized film artists and film movements of the world.
3605 East West Photography 3
This course surveys the role of photography in establishing and shaping global relations, with an emphasis on those between North America, Asia, and Europe. This course includes overviews of early types of cameras and critical writing about photography as a medium. Some of the topics that will be explored include photojournalism and art photography as well as representations of self, gender, and travel. This course also looks at urban and landscape photography, with special attention to how photography has historically been used as a tool for Colonialism.
4820 The Arts of Japan 3
This course is an introduction to the visual arts of Japan from prehistory up to 1868. It offers a wide overview of materials, formats, and means of making, from architecture and interior design to sculpture, ceramics, painting, textiles, and woodblock prints. This course examines representations of foundational narratives, court culture, gender, nature, and nation. Special attention is given to the impact of Shinto and the transmission of Buddhism in establishing visual traditions.
8821 Studies in Japanese Art 4
Advanced study and specialized research in the history of Japanese art.
8999 Research in History of Art 1-3
Research for dissertation purposes only.
International Studies
2580 Feast or Famine: the Global Business of Food 3
Global and regional trends in food consumption and production are surveyed. Trade, technological change, and other responses to food scarcity are analyzed.
4597.01 Problems & Policies in World Population, Food, and Environment (25%EA) 3
Problems related to world-wide population increases, food production, and associated environmental stress; policy options for lessening these problems, especially in low-income countries..
4852 Research in Globalization
Explores aspects of globalization through the process of research, hypothesis construction, data gathering and analysis and preparing a finished research product.
5703 Thinking and Writing: A Practicum for Intelligence Analysis 3
Students will practice writing forms regularly used by the US intelligence community. Designed to provide high-level US policymakers with both raw information & detailed analysis on international events. Requires extensive research.
Kinesiology: Sport, Fitness and Health Program
Law
7230 International Business Transactions 3
Music
2250 Music Cultures of the World 3
A survey of musical cultures outside the Western European tradition of the fine arts.
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Philosophy
2120 Asian Philosophies 3
A survey including at least three of the following philosophical systems of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Political Science
Sociology
6193 Individual Studies 1 - 9
Individual Studies. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.
6999 Research for Thesis 1 – 12
Research for thesis purposes only. Au and Sp Semesters Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.
8999 Research for Dissertation 3-16
Research for dissertation purposes only.
Theatre
5771.06 International Theatre and Performance 3
Advanced study of a focused international theatre history topic such as African, Spanish and Portuguese, Asian theatre, theatre masks, puppets, Irish diaspora.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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