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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 Languages and Literatures 320, 374. Prerequisite:
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
since 1800. Asian Studies 341M and 361 (Topic: Modern Japan) may not
both be counted. 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.
- 347J. Southeast Asia: States and Regions.
- Same as Government 347J. Governments and politics in Southeast Asian
countries, intraregional relations, and the region in world affairs. Asian
Studies 347J and 361 (Topic: Southeast Asia: States and Regions) may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
- 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 1: Third World Cinema: Asia and the Middle East. Same as
Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 1: Third World Cinema: Asia and the
Middle East) and Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic 1: Third World Cinema:
Asia and the Middle East). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film
majors, upper-division standing; the following coursework, with a grade of at
least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316,
and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
radio-television-film; and consent of instructor; for others, upper-division
standing.
Topic 2: Myths and Symbols of India. Same as Art History 350K. 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 and Sri Lanka. Same as Anthropology
324L (Topic 16: Contemporary India and Sri Lanka).
Topic 4: International Communication: Third World Issues. Only one of
the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic 4), Latin American
Studies 322 (Topic 7: International Communication: Third World Issues),
Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 17: International Communication: Third
World Issues), and Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 3: Third World
Issues). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; 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; consent of instructor; and a passing score
on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test.
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 and consent of
instructor.
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 302 and
303, or the equivalent, 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 13: Japan's Classical Theatres: Noh and Kyogen. Same as Japanese
361 (Topic 5: Japan's Classical Theatres: Noh and Kyogen).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
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 and consent
of instructor.
Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing.
- 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 3: Introduction to Japanese Art. Same as Art History 372 (Topic 2:
Introduction to Japanese Art). 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 4: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory. Same as Art History 372
(Topic 1: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory) and Religious Studies
361 (Topic 7: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory). 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 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 8: Cowboys and Samurai. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester.
Topic 9: Oriental Architecture. Same as Architecture 368R (Topic 1:
Oriental Architecture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for
others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
Topic 10: Indian Realism. Same as Philosophy 348 (Topic 3: Indian
Realism) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 4: Indian Realism). 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 11: Mysticism, East and West. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and
Cultures 372 (Topic 8: Mysticism, East and West), Middle Eastern Studies
320 (Topic 8: Mysticism, East and West), and Religious Studies 361
(Topic 5: Mysticism, East and West). 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.
- 378. Senior Seminar in Asian Studies.
- Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety 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.