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Undergraduate Asian Studies

2015 Spring Term

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EAST ASIA SINCE 1800 (GH)

ASIANSTD 131

A survey of China and Japan in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries centering on the process of modernization in both of these countries.

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INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN STUDIES (GI)

ASIANSTD 210

The course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary field of Asian Studies and provides a foundation for the further study of Asia. It surveys social, economic, and political issues and religious-philosophical influences and literary-artistic traditions of the world region. the issues discussed and range of countries examined may vary by semester.

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ASIAN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT (GH)

ASIANSTD 303

A study of selected texts and religious thought from India, China, and Japan in relation to their impact on personal spiritual development and cultural integration.

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CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SOCIETY

ASIANSTD 358

This course is an overview of post-Mao Chinese society. It focuses on the institutional, demographic, cultural, economic, and political transformation in China since 1978. Included are changes in rural and urban social life, mass migration, changing family and gender relations, social and economic inequalities, ethnic and regional diversity, and rising social tensions.

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MODERN CHINA

ASIANSTD 385

An examination of violent socio-political upheavals in China beginning with the White Lotus Rebellion and culminating with the Communist Revolution.

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TOPICS IN JAPANESE STUDIES

ASIANSTD 488

An intensive study of selected topics in Japanese Studies. Subject matter will vary depending on the department and faculty member responsible for this course. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units in major/degree (for different topics only).

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TRAVEL STUDY

ASIANSTD 491

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

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INTERNSHIP IN JAPANESE CULTURE

ASIANSTD 493

To understand Japanese culture, students participate in an approved, supervised work experience in Japan for one month or more, or in an approved Japanese-intensive work setting in the U.S. over two months. Cultural awareness training is required prior to the internship, and both written and oral reports are required afterward.

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EXCHANGE STUDY

ASIANSTD 497

Variable topics.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

ASIANSTD 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.