Asian Studies Courses
Courses
ASIA 2300. Asian American Studies.
This course will enable a deeper understanding of American social and cultural formations through engagement with the presence of Asian origin or Asian descent groups. A consideration of Asian American identities also provides insights into racial, ethnic and immigrant experiences, and the construction of solidarity between Asian and other minority and marginalized groups.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3300. Intro to Asian Studies.
ASIA 3300: Introduction to Asian Studies An overview of central issues relevant to the study of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and other Asian regions through multidisciplinary approaches. Examines the interrealtionships of history, policies, philosophy, religion, economics, and the arts to achieve this goal. May be team-taught. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3314. Buddhism.
Buddhism: This course introduces students to an important world religion while also investigating philosophies of eastern religious thought.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3316. Confucianism and Daoism.
This course will explore the connections between Daoism and Confucianism, their influence and significance in both history and contemporary times, and their relevance to the world today. Primary focus will be on actual Daoist and Confucian tests and their interpretation.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3326. Politics of East Asia.
Politics of East Asia Examination of the politics in East Asia countries through a comparative approach. The course may cover China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and others. The comparisons will be on themes, including political culture, political development, political instructions, political processes, political economy, and political change.
ASIA 3334. History of Premodern East Asia.
This is part one of a two-semester survey of East Asian societies, focusing on China, Japan, and Korea from prehistory to the 1600s. Lectures, readings, assignments, and discussions are designed to offer insights into the separate cultural, economic, political, and religious traditions of each society but at the same time allowing students to examine the whole of East Asia as a unit within the larger global history perspective. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
Department: Asian Studies
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Restricted to class of JR, SO, SR
ASIA 3338. History of Modern China.
ASIA 3338: History of Modern China (3-0) This is an introduction to modern Chinese history from the late eighteenth century to the present. Topics include imperialism, modernization, the end of the Qing Dynasty, the republican and warlord periods, the war against Japan, the Chinese Civil War, the establishment of the PRC, the turbulent Mao years, and finally, the economic and social reforms under Deng Xiaoping. We will also explore Taiwan's economic growth and democratization, and consider China's "other" history in art, film, and literature.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3350. Special Topics-Asian Studies.
ASIA 3350: Special Topics in Asian Studies To accommodate special topics offerings from various departments on a proposal by proposal basis. May be repeated for credit once when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 3353. Asian Diasporas-Latin America.
Examines the contributions of Asian immigrants and their descendants to the economy and culture of Latin America. Readings develop a critical understanding of the centuries-long presence of Asians in the region, framing this knowledge within larger inquiries regarding race, gender, sexuality, citizenship, ethnicity and class. Such study requires an overview of imperialist expansions and colonization processes shaping the experience of Asian immigrants in the American Continent. Since this topic is vast, we will cover selected areas and periods. Keywords: diaspora, immigration, history.
Department: Asian Studies
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ASIA 4328. Politics of China.
Politics of China This course helps students understand and unravel some puzzles about China. How has the communist regime in China survived while similar regimes in Eastern Europe fell? What accounts for China's recent economic success? Is the "China Model" a promising one? How likely is democratization? What was the US-China relation like and how will it develop?