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Courses for Fall 2012

EAST

  • Expanding the Canon: A Survey of 20th Century Japanese Literature

    An introduction to major and minor works of Japanese literature produced during the Japanese Empire as well as in post-WWII Japan. Covered writers include canonical novelists such as Tanizaki Junichiro, Kawabata Yasunari, and Oe Kenzaburo, as well as writers lesser known outside of Japan today, including women, queers, revolutionaries and colonial/resident Koreans. DVPS LILE
    EAST 1012 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Perry

  • Self, Gender, Society, and Nation: 20th Century Chinese Literature in Translation

    This survey of 20th century Chinese literature progresses along a chronological ordering of Chinese literature across the late Qing and early Republican, the May Fourth, the Leftist 1930s, the Sino-Japanese war, the Cultural Revolution, and the "Greater China" era of contemporary mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong since the 1980s. It maintains historically sensitized on the one hand, and on the other capitalizes the fictional space of self, gender, society and nation that exceeds politics and ideology. Readings are in English; no knowledge of Chinese required.
    EAST 1071 S01

  • China Through the Lens: History, Cinema, and Critical Discourse

    This is a critical introduction to the history of mainland Chinese film. It focuses on three dimensions of cinematic practice: the historical context of film productions, the specific context/form of each film, and the critical reception of Chinese films in film studies. Important themes such as nation, visual modernity, cinematic narrative, and commercialism will be studied across the three dimensions.
    EAST 1270 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Independent Study

    Sections numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S02
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    EAST 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rabson
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    EAST 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
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    EAST 1910 S05
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
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    EAST 1910 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
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    EAST 1910 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
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    EAST 1910 S08
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
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    EAST 1910 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1910 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Reading and Writing of the Honors Thesis

    Prior admission to honors candidacy required. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1930 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Biersteker
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Perry
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Lee
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S08
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
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    EAST 1930 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Brokaw
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Putterman
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S11
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
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    EAST 1930 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S14
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S17
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1930 S18
    Primary Instructor
    Yasuhara
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    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Revolution and Culture, East Asia and Beyond

    This seminar investigates cultural practices enacted with the aim of social change. Topics include the Soviet avant-garde, race and the American cultural front, gender and proletarian literature in Japan and colonial Korea, as well as issues of propaganda and struggle in the DPRK and China. Instructor permission required.
    EAST 1950I S01
    Primary Instructor
    Perry

  • Attachment to Objects in Chinese Literature

    A seminar investigating interactions between objects and literary composition in China of the 12th to 16th century, exploring 3 core issues: 1st, what do writers about objects reveal about notions of literary art and artifice? 2nd, in what ways are material artifacts endowed with aesthetic and personal meaning? 3rd, what literary and extra-literary factors shaped exchanges of poetry and gift-giving as linked forms of social intercourse? Readings in English translation. Instructor permission required.
    EAST 1950P S01

  • Turning East

    An exploration of pilgrimage and religious quest as it pertains to East Asia, including historical journeys to sacred sites, transformative travel experiences, and literary pilgrimages. Students learn to identify Buddhist paradigms of pilgrimage by reading classic and modern accounts by or about pilgrims, literary works inspired by imagined sites of enlightenment (the proverbial Shangri-la), and case studies of contemporary practices. Some attention to the Orientalism critique, anthropology of pilgrimage, and intersections with tourism. Emphasis on close reading, discussion, analysis. A previous course in Asian culture is helpful, but not required. Counts for concentrations in East Asian Studies and Religious Studies. Enrollment limited to 20 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
    EAST 1950Z S01
    Primary Instructor
    Sawada

  • Senior Reading and Research: Selected Topics

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EAST 1990 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Bickford
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S02
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rabson
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    EAST 1990 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Hess
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S05
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Levy
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Lee
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S08
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S09
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Rahman
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Roth
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Smith
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Viswanathan
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S14
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    EAST 1990 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
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    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Courses of Interest to Concentrators

    East Asian Studies is a highly interdisciplinary concentration. The following courses in other departments can be taken for concentration credit. Please check the listing of the appropriate department for the time and location of each course.

    History
    HIST 0410 Introduction to East Asian Civilization: China
    HIST 1530 Modern Korea
    HIST 1973E Cities and Urban Culture in China, Past and Present
    HIST 1973M Outside the Mainstream
    Modern Culture and Media
    MCM 1202I Gangsters, Renegades, Warriors, and Misanthropes: Violence and Sociality in Asian Genre Cinemas
    Religious Studies
    RELS 0120 The Foundations of Chinese Religion
    RELS 0190 Japanese Religious Traditions
    RELS 1441 Zen Meditation in China, Korea and Japan
    EAST XLIST 0

CHIN

  • Basic Chinese

    A year-long introduction to Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Five classroom meetings weekly. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of course work in CHIN 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    CHIN 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0100 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Advanced Beginning Chinese

    A year-long intensive course designed for students with some prior knowledge of Chinese. Designed to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Five classroom meetings weekly. Placement interview required. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in CHIN 0250 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    CHIN 0150 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Huang Hsieh

  • Intermediate Chinese

    An intermediate course in Standard Chinese designed to further communicative competence and to develop reading and writing skills. Five classroom meetings weekly. Prerequisite: CHIN 0200 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0300 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0300 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    CHIN 0300 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Advanced Modern Chinese I

    An advanced course designed to enable students to read authentic materials. Students enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; improve their narrative and descriptive abilities; and learn to express abstract ideas both orally and in writing. Five classroom meetings weekly. Prerequisite: CHIN 0250 or CHIN 0400 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0500 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    CHIN 0500 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
    CHIN 0500 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng

  • Advanced Modern Chinese II

    This course is designed to enhance the Chinese proficiency of those who have taken Advanced Modern Chinese I (CHIN 0600) or the equivalent. All four language skills are emphasized through selected authentic materials. At the end of the year, students should be able to express their ideas with sophistication and nuance. Drills on complex sentence patterns will be conducted when necessary. Prerequisite: CHIN 0600 or permission of instructor.
    CHIN 0700 S01
    CHIN 0700 S02

  • Introduction to Modern Chinese Prose

    Students will pursue their ability to appreciate and use various Chinese writing styles by reading and analyzing modern Chinese prose classics. Classes include lecture, discussion and group or individual presentations. By the end of the semester, students will be familiar with the development of modern Chinese prose, understand the language and meaning of each text, be comfortable with different writing styles and techniques, and have a deeper understanding of Chinese thought, society, and culture via the writers and their masterpieces. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese; designed for students with advanced language skills. Prerequisites: CHIN 0800 or the equivalent.
    CHIN 0910C S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng

  • Modern Chinese Literature

    Introduces students to the most representative writers in 20th century China. Emphasizes textual and historical analyses. Major issues include Westernization, nationalism, revolution, class, gender, and literary innovations. Designated primarily as a literature course, rather than language class, and conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 0800. Instructor permission required.
    CHIN 1040 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Chinese. Sections numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    CHIN 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Hu
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S02
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Tseng
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    CHIN 1910 S05
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    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Exchange Scholar Program

    CHIN 2450 S01
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    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

JAPN

  • Basic Japanese

    Introduction to Japanese language. Emphasizes the attainment of good spoken control of Japanese and develops a foundation of literacy. No prerequisites. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in JAPN 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters. The East Asian Studies department wishes to provide language instruction to all interested students. If you are unable to register for this course due to enrollment limits but are dedicated to learning Japanese, please contact the instructor via email.
    JAPN 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    JAPN 0100 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    JAPN 0100 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita

  • Intermediate Japanese

    Further practice of patterns and structures of the language. Readings are introduced on aspects of Japanese culture and society to develop reading and writing skills, enhance vocabulary, and provide points of departure for conversation in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 0200 or equivalent. The East Asian Studies department wishes to provide language instruction to all interested students. If you are unable to register for this course due to enrollment limits but are dedicated to learning Japanese, please contact the instructor via email.
    JAPN 0300 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima
    JAPN 0300 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima

  • Advanced Japanese

    Continued practice in reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasizes the development of reading proficiency and speaking in cultural contexts. Students read actual articles and selections from Japanese newspapers. Course includes translation, with writing and discussion in Japanese. Films and video tapes are shown as supplementary materials. Prerequisite: JAPN 0400 or equivalent.
    JAPN 0500 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jackson

  • Advanced Readings in Japanese

    Reading of articles from Japan's press with discussion in Japanese. Focuses on explanations and drills on the fine points in grammar and vocabulary as well as on the practice of writing in various styles. Movies and video tapes are used as supplementary materials. Prerequisite: JAPN 0600 or equivalent.
    JAPN 0700 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jackson

  • Classical Japanese

    This is an introductory course to pre-modern Japanese. It will explore the lifestyle and philosophy of samurai in 17th century Japan through reading the book, Gorin no Sho. The book comprises Miyamoto Musashi's thoughts on swordplay, winning, and mind training. The course includes reading background information in English and viewing films and dramas. Enrollment limited to 20.
    JAPN 0910A S01
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Japanese. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    JAPN 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jackson
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S02
    Primary Instructor
    McClain
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Tajima
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    JAPN 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Yamashita
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

KREA

  • Korean

    Begins with an introduction to the Korean writing system (Hangul) and focuses on building communicative competence in modern Korean in the four language modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Provides a foundation for later work in spoken and written Korean. Six classroom hours per week. No prerequisite. Enrollment limited to 18. This is the first half of a year-long course whose first semester grade is normally a temporary one. Neither semester may be elected independently without special written permission. The final grade submitted at the end of the course work in KREA 0200 covers the entire year and is recorded as the final grade for both semesters.
    KREA 0100 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Advanced Korean

    Aims to help students develop an advanced level of communicative competence, with special focus on enhancing their reading comprehension, essay writing, and discourse (discussion and presentation) skills. Authentic reading materials from a variety of sources will be used to introduce various topics and issues pertaining to Korean society and culture, thus students' cultural understanding will also be enhanced. Prerequisite: KREA 0400 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
    KREA 0500 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Media Korean

    Develop linguistic competence in Korean and deepen cultural understanding through exposure to a variety of media sources both print and visual. Built on the Content-based Instruction model and Genre-based Approach. Discuss current Korean affairs and core issues of culture based on assigned materials. Develop reading and listening comprehension skills through pre-class activities, oral proficiency through in-class discussion and presentation, and writing proficiency through assigned essays writings, in addition to engaging in various integrative tasks. Tuesday classes will focus on comprehending the text and source materials, Thursday classes will focus on related tasks and activities. Enrollment limited to 20. Conducted entirely in Korean.
    KREA 0910B S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang

  • Independent Study

    Reading materials for research in Korean. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    KREA 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Wang
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research