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9. College of Liberal ArtsCourses--continued
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses in the academic years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006; however, not all courses are taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the course inventory after the publication of this catalog. A full explanation of course numbers is given in General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The second and third digits indicate the rank of the course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. Department of Asian StudiesUnless otherwise stated below, each course meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies: ANSLower-Division Courses301M. Introduction to Asia. Topic 1: Introduction to the Visual Arts. Function and meaning of the visual elements in Western and Asian art. Primary focus is on the art of Western countries, with a secondary focus on the art of Asia. Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800. Same as History 305K. A survey of the traditional history and culture of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800. Same as History 305L. A survey of the modern history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of Religion. Same as Religious Studies 310 and Sociology 313K. Introduction to scholarly methods in the study of religion. Topic 6: Asia's Futures. Same as Government 314 (Topic 5: Asia's Futures). Current issues, visible trends, and projections for Asia's future. Topic 7: World Philosophy. Basic issues of philosophy in Western and non-Western traditions, such as the nature of philosophy, its relation to religion and science, the self, knowledge, and virtue. Asian Studies 301M (Topic 7) and Philosophy 302 may not both be counted. Topic 8: Ideas and Images in Japanese Culture. Topic 9: Asian American Experiences. Same as History 306N (Topic 9: Asian American Experiences). American Studies 315 (Topic: The Asian American Experience) and Asian Studies 301M (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Topic 10: Introduction to Korean Culture and History. Introduction to Korea's history, culture, and civilization from antiquity to the present. 301R. History of the Religions of Asia. 302C. Introduction to China. 302J. Introduction to Japan. 302K. Introduction to India. 303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures. 303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures. 304. Ethics: Asian Perspectives. 307C. Introduction to the History of India. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Asian Studies. Upper-Division Courses320. Topics in Great Literatures of Asia 321M. Politics in Japan. 322M. Politics in China. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Asian Studies. 331. Geography of Asia. 338L. East Asian International Relations. 340. Studies in Asian Religions. Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), History 366N (Topic 5: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst for change. Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 22: History of Hindu Religious Traditions) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism. Same as Religious Studies 322. The institutional, social, economic, and doctrinal history of Buddhism in India. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic 5), History 366N (Topic 9: History of Indian Buddhism), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 34: History of Indian Buddhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. 340K. Traditional China. 340M. Modern China. 340N. Communist China. 340P. European Expansion in Asia. 340R. European Empires in Asia. 340S. The Chinese in the United States. 341K. Japan to 1800. 341M. Modern Japan. 341N. Japan since 1945. 342C. Rural Development in the Third World. 346C. Ancient India. 346D. Medieval India. 346M. Muslim India before 1750. 346N. History and Culture of India since 1750. 347K. Governments and Politics of South Asia. 348C. Geography of South Asia. 358. Cities in Developing Countries. 361. Topics in Asian Studies. Topic 2: Myths and Symbols of India. An examination of the relationships between India's ancient myths and its rich artistic traditions. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Topic 3: Contemporary India. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 16: Contemporary India). Topic 5: Cultures of Southeast Asia. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 8: Cultures of Southeast Asia). Comparative study of the peoples of Indonesia, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism. Same as History 350L (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism) and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 9: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic 9), 380T (Topic: Modern Japanese Literature), 380T (Topic: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation), 386 (Topic 2: Modern Japanese Literature), Japanese 361 (Topic 2: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation), 380 (Topic: Modern Japanese Literature), 384 (Topic 3: Modern Japanese Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 11: Musics of India. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 13: Musics of India) and Music 342 (Topic 3: Musics of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 12: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia. Same as Government 365L (Topic 1: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies. Same as History 350L (Topic 25: Women in Asian Societies) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 8: Women in Asian Societies). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Same as Music 342 (Topic 6: Musics of East and Southeast Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 16: Americans in China. Same as History 350L (Topic 28: Americans in China). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 17: Development Communication. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 14: Development Communication) and Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 6: Development Communication). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing; consent of instructor; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television film; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor. Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 7: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, past and present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), 364 (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 19: Sociology of South Asia. Same as Sociology 352M (Topic 10: Sociology of South Asia). A broad overview of South Asian society and culture from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 20: International Environmental Policy. Same as Government 365N (Topic 9: International Environmental Policy). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Topic 21: Development Economics. Introduction to theories of economic development; discussion of leading issues. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 21) and Economics 333K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least C in each, and six additional semester hours of coursework in social science. Topic 22: Japanese Foreign Policy. Same as Government 365L (Topic 2: Japanese Foreign Policy). An introduction to the foreign and domestic determinants of Japanese foreign policy. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic 22), 361 (Topic: Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy), 380T (Topic: Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy), Government 365L (Topic: Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Topic 23: International Relations of East and Southeast Asia. Same as Government 365L (Topic 3: International Relations of East and Southeast Asia). An introduction to the international relations of East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to postwar economic and security issues, the changing political landscape of the post-Cold War period, and the development and functions of regional institutions. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government. 362. Research in Asian Studies. 372. Topics in Asian Cultures. Topic 2: Indian Philosophies. Same as Philosophy 348 (Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 1: Indian Philosophies). Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Asian Studies 372 (Topic 2) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 6: Indian Philosophies) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 5: Women and Family in Asia. Same as Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 2: Women and Family in Asia). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 6: Chinese Film and Literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 7: Chinese Thought and Culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 12: Perspectives on Japanese Culture. Same as Anthropology 322M (Topic 1: Perspectives on Japanese Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 13: Gypsy Language and Culture. Linguistic introduction to Romani; relationship to languages of India; history from 280 BC; modern dialects and international standard language; history and culture as reflected in the language. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 13); Linguistics 322; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 1: Gypsy Language and Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Linguistics 306 or consent of instructor. Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies 363 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Women's Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 15: Early Art of India. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 10: Early Art of India). Artistic achievements of South Asia up to 1000 ce, with a focus on the function and meaning of works of art within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Early Art of India), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 15), Religious Studies 351 (Topic 1: Early Art of India), 361 (Topic 35: Early Art of India). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Topic 16: Zen Buddhism and Japanese Culture. Same as Anthropology 322M (Topic 11: Zen Buddhism and Japanese Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 17: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction. Same as Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 12: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 17), Japanese 361 (Topic 7: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction), Women's Studies 340 (Topic 12: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 18: Formation of Indian Art. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 7: Formation of Indian Art). The major artistic achievements of South Asia up to 500 ce within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic: 18), Religious Studies 351 (Topic 2: Formation of Indian Art), 361 (Topic 7: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory), 361 (Topic 36: Formation of Indian Art). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Topic 19: Diversity of Indian Traditions. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 2: Diversity of Indian Traditions). Art and architecture in South Asia from 1200 to 1900 CE within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Diversity of Indian Traditions), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 19), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 37: Diversity of Indian Traditions). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Topic 20: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 12: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 20), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 10: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture), Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture). Topic 21: Women and Gender in China. Same as History 350L (Topic 46: Women and Gender in China) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 18: Women and Gender in China). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 24: Buddhist Art. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 8: Buddhist Art). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Buddhist Art), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 24), Religious Studies 351 (Topic 4: Buddhist Art), 361 (Topic: Buddhist Art). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. 374. Cultural Studies: Japan. 378. Senior Seminar in Asian Studies. 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Related CourseEnsemble 107S. Small Instrumental Ensemble (sitar and tabla).
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