Summer 2013 Area Studies Courses | East Asian Studies Center

Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics

4597.01 – Problems and Policies in World Population, Food, and Environment U 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.

2000 – Introduction to International Business U 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.

7266 – MBOE Leading Operations 3
The explicit link between problem solving and lean activities such as policy management, standardized work, visual management, human resources management and "go see" (gemba) activities are explained.

2370H – Honors Introduction to Comparative Religion 3
Introduction to the academic study of religion through comparison among major traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) and smaller communities.
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.
8998 – Research in Comparative Studies: Candidacy Examination G 1-12
Research in preparation for PhD exams.
8999 – Research in Comparative Studies: Dissertation G 1-12
Research for dissertation.

4193 – Individual Studies U 1-3
Directed study to meet individual research needs of students in East Asian studies. Not a substitute for regular language courses.
5310 – Strategies for Performance-Oriented Language Learning: Practicum 3
An overview of language-learning strategies and practice in applying them to learning of East Asian languages.
7700 – Learning East Asian Languages in Cross-Cultural Contexts: College Level 1-3
Principles and practices of teaching an East Asian language as a foreign language at post-secondary level American institutions.
7703 – Presentation of East Asian Languages and Cultures: College Level 1-2
Preparation and presentation of curriculum and syllabus for East Asian language program at the college level.
7704 – Teaching Practicum in East Asian Languages: College Level 1-5
Training as a classroom teacher through practice teaching to college students and the observation of classes taught by trainees and master teachers.
8701 – Teaching East Asian Languages at the College Level 3
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.

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.
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.

4999H – Honors Undergraduate Research Thesis 3
Focused research toward completion of an original thesis.
6193 – Individual Studies 1-3
Requires the use of Japanese sources and the completion of a paper reflecting the student’s research. Not a substitue for regular language courses.
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.
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.

5650 – International Commodity Flows: Theory and Policy U G 3
Comparative advantage and the gains from trade; tariffs and other trade restrictions; economic effects of protective policies; U.S. commercial policies; regional economic integration.

2750 – World Regional Geography U 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.
3597.01 – World Urbanization U 3
An examination of geographic aspects of the urbanization process in the world's major regions; interrelationships between urbanization and economic development.
7193 – Individual Studies in Geography 1-15
Independent studies on selected Geography related topics.
8999 – Research in Geography: Dissertation 1-9
Research for dissertation purposes only.

1681 – World History to 1500 U 3
Comparative survey of the world's major civilizations and their interconnections from the beginnings of human civilization through 1500
1682 – World History, 1500 to Present U 3
Survey of the human community, with an emphasis on its increasing global integration, from the first European voyages of exploration through the present.
4400 – Readings in Chinese History 3
Topics and issues in any period of Chinese history contingent on interests of faculty and students; usually this course emphasizes readings and discussions.
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.
8999 – Thesis Research 1-12
Research for dissertation.

2901 – Introduction to World Cinema U 3
Chronological survey of the most influential and recognized film artists and film movements of the world.
3901 – World Cinema Today U 3
An introduction to the art of international cinema today, including its forms and varied content.
8999 – Research in History of Art 1-3
Research for dissertation purposes only.

2250 – Music Cultures of the World U 3
A survey of musical cultures outside the Western European tradition of the fine arts.

5204 – Culture and Politics in Central Asia 3
Comparative study of cultural legacy and change, including religious and secular life and civil society development, in relation to political trends in Central Asia.

2120 – Asian Philosophies U 3
A survey including at least three of the following major philosophical systems of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

1300 – Global Politics U 3
Cooperation and conflict in world politics. Covers basic theories of international relations and key issues, including security, political economy, international organizations, and the environment.
7999 – Research In Political Science 3
Research for thesis purposes only.
8999 – Dissertation Research in Political Science 1-12
Research for dissertation purposes only.

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
Research for dissertation purposes only.