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Courses

The faculty has approval to offer the following courses in the academic years 1998-1999 and 1999-2000; however, all courses are not 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 that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed.

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.

Center for Asian Studies

Department of Asian Studies

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Asian Studies: ANS

Lower-Division Courses

301M. Introduction to Asia.
Discussion of various problems involving language, history, and culture in Asia. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Asian Studies 301M and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 371 (Topic 3: Language and Society in Asia) may not both be counted.

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.

Topic 8: Ideas and Images in Japanese Culture.

301R. History of the Religions of Asia.
Same as History 306N (Topic 1: History of the Religions of Asia) and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 1: History of the Religions of Asia). Eastern religions: an introduction to the basic forms and the historical development of the religious traditions of India, China, and Japan.

302C. China.
Introduction to Chinese civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history.

302J. Japan.
Introduction to Japanese civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history.

302K. India.
Introduction to Indian civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history.

303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures.
Same as Music 303M. Art, sacred, and folk traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African American Studies 317 (Topic 3: Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures), Asian Studies 301M (Topic 2: Introduction to Music in World Cultures), 303M.

303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures.
Same as Music 303N. Popular traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.

307C. Introduction to the History of India.
Same as History 307C. Survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistoric times to the present.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Asian Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

320. Topics in Great Literatures of Asia
Conducted in English. Introduction to various Asian literatures, emphasizing philosophical, religious, and social concepts. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, 361, Chinese 361, English 322, 324, 374M, Oriental and African and Languages and Literatures 320, 374. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Introduction to Modern South Asian Literature in Translation. Same as English 322 (Topic 29: Introduction to Modern South Asian Literature in Translation) and Hindi 361 (Topic 1: Introduction to Modern South Asian Literature in Translation). Asian Studies 320 (Topic 1) and English 374M (Topic: Introduction to Modern South Asian Literature in Translation) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.

321M. Politics in Japan.
Same as Government 321M. Survey of twentieth-century Japan: historical trends; prewar fascism and militarism; bases of politics; postwar conservative coalition; parliamentary institutions. Asian Studies 321M and 361 (Topic: Politics in Japan) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.

322M. Politics in China.
Same as Government 322M. Survey of twentieth-century China: historical trends; 1911 revolution; Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution; post-1949 issues; new social and political institutions. Asian Studies 322M and 361 (Topic: Politics in China) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Asian Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

331. Geography of Asia.
Same as Geography 331. Natural regions and cultural landscapes of Asia, excluding the former Soviet Union. Asian Studies 331 and 361 (Topic: Geography of Asia) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

338L. East Asian International Relations.
Same as Government 338L. Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese, and American foreign policies of the twentieth century, emphasizing Pacific-region interests; historical policies; intermittent conflicts, such as China versus Japan, Korean War, Indochina Wars; China's emergence as a nuclear power. Asian Studies 338L and 361 (Topic: East Asian International Relations) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division government.

340. Studies in Asian Religions.
Topics in the religions and mythologies of the peoples of Asia. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Asian Studies 340 and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 340 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Classical Hinduism. Same as Religious Studies 361 (Topic 2: Classical Hinduism).

Topic 2: Religions East and West. Same as Religious Studies 361 (Topic 3: Religions East and West). Asian Studies 340 (Topic 2) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 340 (Topic 3: Religions East and West) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 3: History of Religious Ideas. Same as Religious Studies 361 (Topic 18: History of Religious Ideas). Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic 3), 340 (Topic: History of Religious Ideas II), 340 (Topic: History of Religious Ideas III), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 2: History of Religious Ideas), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 340 (Topic 11: History of Religious Ideas), 340 (Topic: History of Religious Ideas II), 340 (Topic: History of Religious Ideas III). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

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 361 (Topic 22: History of Hindu Religious Traditions). 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. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism. Same as History 366N (Topic 9: History of Indian Buddhism) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 34: History of Indian Buddhism). The institutional, social, economic, and doctrinal history of Buddhism in India. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

340K. Traditional China.
Same as History 340K. History of China from its beginnings to 1800. Asian Studies 340K and 361 (Topic: Traditional China) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340M. Modern China.
Same as History 340M. History of China from the intrusion of the West circa 1500 to the Communist revolution. Asian Studies 340M and 361 (Topic: Modern China) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340N. Communist China.
Same as History 340N. The history of China from the Communist takeover in 1949 to the present. Asian Studies 340N and 361 (Topic: Communist China) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340P. European Expansion in Asia.
Same as History 340P. European exploration, the commerce of the East India Companies, and the beginnings of empire in South and Southeast Asia from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. Asian Studies 340P and 361 (Topic: European Expansion in Asia) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340R. European Empires in Asia.
Same as History 340R. The British in India and Malaya, the Dutch in Indonesia, and the French in Indochina since 1800. Asian Studies 340R and 361 (Topic: European Empires in Asia) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340S. The Chinese in the United States.
Same as History 340S. A lecture and discussion course on the history of the Chinese in the United States from their first arrival in significant numbers during the California Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340S, 361 (Topic: The Chinese in the United States), History 366N (Topic: The Chinese in the United States). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341K. Japan to 1800.
Same as History 341K. An examination of Japan's political, social, and cultural history from ancient times until the mid-Tokugawa period. Asian Studies 341K and 361 (Topic: Japan to 1800) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341M. Modern Japan.
Same as History 341M. The transformation of Japan in response to the West from 1800 to 1945. Asian Studies 341M and 361 (Topic: Modern Japan) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341N. Japan since 1945.
Same as History 342C. A survey of political, social, and cultural change from 1945 to 1980. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

342C. Rural Development in the Third World.
Same as Geography 342C. Prospects for expanding goods and services available to the rural poor in developing countries. Asian Studies 342C and 361 (Topic: Rural Development in the Third World) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346C. Ancient India.
Same as History 346C. History and culture of South Asia from its protohistoric beginnings in the Indus Valley through the period of the early empires of the Mauryas and Guptas. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 346C, 361 (Topic: Ancient India), History 366N (Topic: Ancient India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

346D. Medieval India.
Same as History 346D. History and culture of South Asia from approximately 500 to 1500, with emphasis on religious and political institutions and the emergence of regional cultures. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

346M. Muslim India before 1750.
Same as History 346M. History, art and architecture, and religions of India during the period of Muslim rule from the tenth to the eighteenth century. Asian Studies 346M and 361 (Topic: History and Culture of India before 1750) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346N. History and Culture of India since 1750.
Same as History 346N. The period of British rule, the nationalist movement, and independence, with emphasis on the impact of the West on Indian society. Asian Studies 346N and 361 (Topic: History and Culture of India since 1750) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

347K. Governments and Politics of South Asia.
Same as Government 347K. A survey of political developments, governmental organization, and economic and social problems in South Asia. Asian Studies 347K and 361 (Topic: Governments and Politics of South Asia) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.

348C. Geography of South Asia.
Same as Geography 348C. Natural regions and cultural landscapes of South Asia. Agriculture, urban structure, issues of environment and development. Asian Studies 348C and 361 (Topic: Geography of South Asia) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

358. Cities in Developing Countries.
Same as Geography 358. Comparative analysis of demographic, social, economic, and political features of cities in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa; emphasis on regional imbalance, migration, occupational and social stratification, housing the poor, and suburbanization. Possibilities for individual research. Asian Studies 358 and 361 (Topic: Cities in Developing Countries) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

361. Topics in Asian Studies.
Selected topics in south and east Asian anthropology, economics, history, geography, government, art, music, and philosophy. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, 361, Chinese 361, English 322, 324, 374M, Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 320, 374. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 2: Myths and Symbols of India. An examination of the relationships between India's ancient myths and its rich artistic traditions. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 2) and Art History 350K may not both be counted. 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). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 7: Indian Economic Development. Same as Economics 372M (Topic 1: Indian Economic Development). A variety of themes pertaining to India's attempt to achieve economic development. Prerequisite: Economics 304K (or 303) and 304L (or 302) with a grade of at least C in each, and six semester hours of upper-division social science or consent of instructor.

Topic 8: Japanese Narrative Literature, 700 to 1700. Same as Japanese 361 (Topic 1: Japanese Narrative Literature, 700 to 1700). Translated works from the period 700 to 1700. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 9: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation. Same as Japanese 361 (Topic 2: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation). 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 government.

Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies. Same as History 350L (Topic 25: Women in Asian Societies) and Women's 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 Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, past and present. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

362. Research in Asian Studies.
Individual instruction for Asian studies majors and nonmajors. Discussion, research, and the writing of papers about various general and specialized Asian subjects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, six semester hours in Asian studies, and consent of instructor.

372. Topics in Asian Cultures.
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Asian Studies 372 and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 2: Indian Philosophies. Same as Philosophy 348 (Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 6: Indian Philosophies). Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Women and Family in Asia. Same as Women's 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: 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. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Linguistics 306 or consent of instructor.

Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's 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: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Women's Studies 340 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 15: Early Art of India. Same as Religious Studies 361 (Topic 35: 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. 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 Japanese 361 (Topic 7: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction) and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 12: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

378. Senior Seminar in Asian Studies.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety semester hours of coursework, including at least three hours in Asian studies.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised research, readings, and writing of a substantial paper on a particular Asian topic. Conference course. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Asian Studies 378 with a grade of at least B, admission to the Asian Studies Honors Program no later than two semesters before expected graduation, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and a grade point average in Asian studies of at least 3.50.

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