301 Fifth Semester Chinese. 4 cr. Selections principally from modern Chinese literature and material in Chinese social studies, to expose students to reading a variety of styles. Classes conducted in Chinese. Three hours lecture, two hours discussion. P: E Asian 202.
302 Sixth Semester Chinese. 4 cr. Continuation of 301. P: E Asian 301.
303 Fifth Semester Japanese. 4 cr. Further practice in reading and writing. Extensive as well as intensive readings in contemporary texts. At least 1,000 more characters introduced. Videotape material also used. Conducted in Japanese. Five hours weekly. P: E Asian 204 or 328 or satisfactory placement test scores.
304 Sixth Semester Japanese. 4 cr. Continuation of 303. P: E Asian 303 or satisfactory placement test scores.
311 First Semester Chinese. 5-6 cr. Introduces the basic grammar along with 900 Chinese characters of standard spoken Chinese. P: Grad st.
312 Second Semester Chinese. 5-6 cr. Continuation of 311. P: E Asian 311 or satisfactory placement test scores, & Grad st.
318 Fourth Semester Chinese. 5-6 cr. Continuation of 317. P: E Asian 317 or satisfactory placement test scores, & Grad st.
319 First Semester Japanese. 5-6 cr. The phonological system and the basic grammatical patterns of modern colloquial Japanese, along with Hiragana, Katakana, and approximately 300 Kanji. Eight hours weekly. P: Grad st.
320 Second Semester Japanese. 5-6 cr. Continuation of 319. P: E Asian 319 or satisfactory placement test scores, & Grad st.
321 First Year Classical Chinese. 4 cr. Introduction to literary Chinese; emphasis on basic grammar to develop reading ability. Selections from: Philosophical and historical texts, essays, fictions, T'ang poetry, Sung lyrics, Yuan songs, and Ming drama. P: E Asian 202 or 318 or equiv.
322 First Year Classical Chinese. 4 cr. Continuation of 321. P: E Asian 321.
323 First Year Classical Japanese. 3 cr. Introduction to the grammar of classical Japanese to develop reading ability. Specially annotated texts of such works as Hojoki and Oku No Hosomichi are the principal reading material. P: E Asian 204 or cons inst.
324 First Year Classical Japanese. 3 cr. Continuation of 323. P: E Asian 323.
327 Third Semester Japanese. 5-6 cr. Further practice in speaking, reading, and writing. Approximately 500 more kanji introduced. Conducted in Japanese. Eight hours weekly. P: E Asian 320 or satisfactory placement test scores, & Grad st.
328 Fourth Semester Japanese. 5-6 cr. Continuation of 327. P: E Asian 327 or satisfactory placement test scores, & Grad st.
330 Basic Technical Japanese I. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Introduces the three types of Japanese writing and most grammar necessary for reading technical writing in the sciences. P: Sr or Grad st.
332 Basic Technical Japanese II. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Completes the grammar necessary for reading technical writing in the sciences. Concludes with individual projects in specialized fields. P: EPD/E Asian 330.
336 Social & Intellectual History of China, 1400 Bc-589 AD. (Crosslisted with History) 3-4 cr. Social and cultural background of the rise of ancient Chinese philosophies; the doctrines and evolution of classical Confucianism, Taoism, Moism, and Legalism; the establishment of the Chinese imperial state and its impact on Chinese thought; Han Confucianism; the introduction of Buddhism to China and the rise of Neo-Taoism. P: So st or Hist 103.
337 Social and Intellectual History of China, 589 Ad-1919. (Crosslisted with History) 3-4 cr. The culture of the literati in the T'ang; major trends of Neo-Confucianism during the Sung and Ming; the Confucian response to the West in the nineteenth century; the emergence of the modern Chinese intelligentsia and iconoclasm in the early May Fourth period. P: So st or Hist 103.
338 Social and Intellectual History of Modern China, 1911-1949. (Crosslisted with History) 3-4 cr. Major topics in the history of twentieth century Chinese intellectual and cultural developments: the origins and nature of Chinese nationalism and its relationship to radical antitraditionalism and conservatism, the failure of Chinese liberalism, the major trends in modern Chinese literature and humanities, and the origins and development of Chinese Marxism. P: So st or Hist 103.
340 Introduction to the I-Ching: Book of Change. (Crosslisted with Relig St) 3-4 cr. Early religious and historical background of the Book of Changes, the composition of the I-Ching, the formation and structure of the hexagrams and their symbolism, the interpetations of the texts associated with the hexagrams, and techniques of divination. P: So st; Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grad majors, 3 cr. No prev knowledge of Chinese required for non-major Undergrads.
341 Classical Chinese for Non-Majors. 4 cr. Basic grammar and syntax of classical Chinese to develop reading ability. The texts include Meng-tzu, Lao-tzu, the I-Ching and other Confucian and Taoist works. P: Cons inst.
342 Classical Chinese for Non-Majors. 4 cr. Continuation of 341. P: Cons inst.
347 Fifth Semester Korean. 3 cr. Further practice in reading and writing. Extensive as well as intensive readings in contemporary texts. Videotape material also used. Conducted in Korean. P: E Asian 346 or equiv.
348 Sixth Semester Korean. 3 cr. Continuation of E Asian 347. Further practice in reading and writing. Extensive as well as intensive readings in contemporary texts. Videotape material also used. Conducted in Korean. P: E Asian 347 or equiv.
350 Introduction to Taoism. (Crosslisted with Relig St) 3-4 cr. A study of the writings attributed to Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu and their concepts, and the history and various aspects of religious Taoism. Consideration is given to Taoist influences on literature. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. P: So st; Undergrad majors register for 4 cr, Undergrad non-majors and Grad stdts register for 3 cr.
351 Survey of Chinese Literature. 4 cr. A critical introduction to the literature of China throughout the ages. Most representative traditional and modern works of Chinese literature in poetry, fiction and drama. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required. Two semesters may be taken independently. P: Two yrs of Chinese or equiv & E Asian 321-322 or equiv.
352 Survey of Chinese Literature. 4 cr. Continuation of E Asian 351. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required. The Two semesters may be taken independently. P: Two yrs of Chinese or equiv & E Asian 321-322 or equiv.
353 Survey of Japanese Literature. 4 cr. Historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. This course will cover the classical period, from the eighth through the mid-nineteenth century. Each student will be required to do one independent project using Japanese language sources if appropriate. P: Two yrs of Japanese or equiv.
354 Survey of Japanese Literature. 4 cr. This course covers the development of Japanese literature from the late nineteenth through the present century, and may be taken independently of E Asian 353. Students will be required to complete a project using Japanese language materials. P: Two yrs of Japanese or equiv.
355 Arts of China. 3-4 cr. Meets with Art History 370. See art History 370 for information. P: So st.
356 Chinese Painting. 3-4 cr. Meets with Art History 371. See Art History 371 for information. P: So st.
357 Arts of Japan. 3-4 cr. Meets with Art History 372. See Art History 372 for information. P: So st.
358 Language in Japanese Society. 3 cr. Exploration of dynamic relationships between the language and the social structure in Japan. Study of films, TV programs, and conversations as well as research articles. Basic knowledge of Japanese is assumed, but the instruction is in English. P: E Asian 104 or 320 or cons insst.
363 Introduction to Confucianism. (Crosslisted with Relig St) 3 cr. The development of Confucianism in pre-Buddhist China emphasizing interactions with competing viewpoints. Particular attention to issues of morality and human nature, stressing the roots of Confucianism in more general theories of value. All readings in translation. P: So st.
364 Introduction to Buddhism. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) 3 cr. The basic thought, practices and history of Buddhism, including selflessness and relativity, practices of meditation, merit-making and compassion from both local and translocal perspectives. Includes a discussion of Buddhism as a contemporary, North American religion. P: Open to Fr.
371 Topics in Chinese Literature. 2-3 cr. Development of a particular theme, period, or genre in Chinese literature. Possible topics: Love and friendship in Chinese literature; the role of nature in Chinese poetry; and conflict between individual freedom and duty to society in modern Chinese literature. Translations of literary merit serve as the principal texts, but students of Chinese are required to do some reading in the original. Open to Fr with cons inst. P: So st.
374 Intermediate Technical Japanese I. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Fundamentals of Japanese grammar and the most frequent 300 Kanji in the physical sciences; reading, comprehending and translating Japanese scientific texts. P: E Asian 203 or cons inst. Does not satisfy L&S language or major requirement.
375 Intermediate Technical Japanese II. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Continuation of 374; development of a Kanji frequency list and translation of a technical article. P: EPD/E Asian 374 or cons inst. Does not satisfy L&S language or major requirement.
377 Business Japanese Communication. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Improvement of oral and written communication skills that are specific to business contexts. Review of essential grammar and honorific expressions for proper styles of communication. Development of the understanding of cultural and geographical factors that influence business practices in Japan. P: E Asian 203-204 or equiv prev lang training (consult instr).
401 Seventh Semester Chinese. 3-4 cr. Extensive reading and study for students of advanced competence. Students learn to interpret and analyze important modern literary texts. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required. P: E Asian 302; cons inst. Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grads, 3 cr.
402 Eighth Semester Chinese. 3-4 cr. Continuation of E Asian 401. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required. P: E Asian 401; cons inst. Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grads, 3 cr.
403 Seventh Semester Japanese. 3 cr. Extensive readings in advanced general and specialized texts in contemporary Japanese, and discussion on the content of the reading materials. Videotape materials also used. Conducted in Japanese. Three hours weekly. P: E Asian 304 or satisfactory placement test scores.
404 Eighth Semester Japanese. 3 cr. Continuation of 403. P: E Asian 403 or satisfactory placement test scores.
405 Seventh Semester Korean. 3 cr. Extensive readings in advanced general and specialized texts in Korean, and discussion on the content of the reading materials. Videotape material also used. Conducted in Korean. P: E Asian 348 or equiv.
406 Eighth Semester Korean. 3 cr. Continuation of E Asian 405. Extensive readings in advanced general and specialized texts in Korean, and discussion on the content of the reading materials. Videotape material also used. Conducted in Korean. P: E Asian 405 or equiv.
430 Japanese for Business and Industry. (Crosslisted with EPD) 3 cr. Business language and commercial practices in contemporary Japanese society. P: EPD/E Asian 375 or E Asian 304 or cons inst.
431 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics. 3-4 cr. Phonology, morphology and syntax of the modern standard colloquial language, including historical, philological, and dialectal aspects. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. P: E Asian 202 or equiv; Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grads, 3 cr.
432 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics. 3-4 cr. Continuation of E Asian 431. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. P: E Asian 431 or equiv; Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grads, 3 cr.
434 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics. 3 cr. Phonology, morphology and syntax of the modern standard colloquial Japanese, including historical and dialectal aspects. P: Linguis 301 or cons inst.
466 Buddhist Thought. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) 3 cr. Survey of the fundamental trends in Buddhist thought through the works of major philosophers. Themes include the concept of "selflessness" and concomitant theories of essencelessness, perception, language and rationality. Previous study of Buddhism or philosophy is strongly recommended. P: So st or cons inst. Prev study of Buddhism or philos strongly recommended.
520 Popular Culture and Film in Twentieth-Century China. 3 cr. A historical narrative of popular culture from the turn of the century to contemporary China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Offered in a seminar format. P: Jr st & cons inst; no knowledge of Chinese required.
563 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature. 3 cr. Extensive readings in modern Japanese literature and discussion of literary content. P: E Asian 404.
564 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature. 3 cr. Continuation of 563. P: E Asian 563.
573 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature. 3 cr. A close reading and translation of selected texts in Classical Japanese literature. Includes such works as Genji Monogatari, plays of the Noh Theatre, and Saikaku. P: E Asian 404 or equiv.
574 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature. 3 cr. Continuation of 573. P: E Asian 573 or equiv.
576 Buddhism and Literature. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) 3 cr. Examination of Buddhist involvement in literary culture in South and East Asia. P: LCA/E Asian/Relig St 273 or 364 or LCA/Relig St 416.
623 Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language. 3 cr. Methods of foreign language teaching in general and Japanese language teaching in particular; with emphasis on special problems in teaching Japanese to English-speaking students. P: Current enrollment in the Grad program in Japanese, or cons inst.
631 History of the Chinese Language. 3 cr. Introduction to Chinese historical linguistics, including the sound systems of the Shih-ching, T'ang poems, and Yuan songs, and their historical relations to the sounds of modern Mandarin, and syntactic interaction between classical and vernacular Chinese. P: Cons inst.
632 History of the Chinese Language. 3 cr. Continuation of 631. P: Cons inst.
651 History of Chinese Literature. 3 cr. First semester: period up to and including the T'ang dynasty; Second semester: period since the T'ang. P: E Asian 422 or cons inst.
652 History of Chinese Literature. 3 cr. Continuation of 651. P: E Asian 651 or cons inst.
661 History of Chinese Thought, Part 1. 3 cr. The first half of a two-course sequence promoting a familiarity with the fundamentals of Chinese thought, philosophical and religious. The focus is on the pre-Qin period, paying particular attention to competing theories of value. P: Cons inst.
662 History of Chinese Thought, Part 2. 3 cr. The second half of a two-course sequence promoting a familiarity with the fundamentals of Chinese thought, philosophical and religious. The focus is on the dynastic period, from Qin Han through Qing, emphasizing the cross-fertilization between traditions and the role of commentary. P: Cons inst.
672 Studies in Chinese Fiction. 3 cr. Intensive study of selected short story and novel texts. P: E Asian 462 or cons inst.
699 Directed Study. 2-3 cr. P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst.
701 Proseminar in Chinese Literature. 3 cr. Acquaints entering graduate students with the history of the study of Chinese literature in the West, with the basic reference tools and methodologies, and with the various critical approaches to Chinese literature. P: BA in Chinese or equiv.
704 Seminar: Research Methods and Source Materials in Buddhist Studies. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) 3 cr. Methodology of Buddhist studies. P: Grad st.
761 Studies in Chinese Historical Texts. 3 cr. Selected readings from various histories prior to the twentieth century. P: E Asian 572 or equiv.
762 Studies in Chinese Philosophical Texts. 3 cr. Selected texts, emphasis on pre-Han period. P: E Asian 572 or equiv.
763 Studies in Japanese Literature. 3 cr. One of the general fields such as theater, fiction, etc., studied intensively. May be repeated. P: E Asian 564 & 574 or equiv & cons inst.
765 Readings in Chinese Religious Texts. 3 cr. The goal of this course is to learn to read religious texts in Chinese. Students will examine seven topics that span the range of religious writing across Chinese history. P: Cons inst.
775 Studies in Japanese Linguistics. 3 cr. One of the general fields such as phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, etc. May be repeated. P: E Asian 434 or equiv & cons inst.
799 Reading for Research. 1-3 cr. For students in the department who have passed the qualifying exam and who are reading for their preliminary exam. (May be repeated.). P: Cons inst.
852 Smr-Traditional and Early Modern Chinese Intellectual History. (Crosslisted with History) 1-3 cr. History of Chinese thought from the classical period to the early May Fourth era. Topics vary each year. P: Grad st & cons inst; reading knowledge of classical Chinese desired.
865 Seminar: Religion and Literature in the Cultures of Asia. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) 3 cr. Comparative explorations of the interaction and overlap between religious and literary life in the cultural history of Asia. P: Grad st.
880 Seminar on the May Fourth Movement. (Crosslisted with History) 3 cr. Research on topics and problems relevant to the intellectual trends and political developments of the May Fourth era: period from 1915 to the mid-1920's. P: Grad st, reading knowledge of Chinese & cons inst.
921 Research Methods and Source Materials in Chinese Studies. (Crosslisted with History) 3 cr. P: Cons inst.
932 Seminar in Chinese Linguistics. 2-3 cr. Rotating subjects; a student may enroll as many times as needed. P: Cons inst.
933 Seminar in Japanese Linguistics. 3 cr. Rotation of specialized subjects. May be repeated. P: Cons inst.
951 Seminar in Chinese Literature. 3 cr. Rotating subjects; a student may enroll as many times as needed. P: Cons inst.
953 Seminar in Japanese Literature. 3 cr. Aspects of modern and classical Japanese literature; genres, significant authors, and works selected according to the interests of instructor and needs of students. May be repeated. P: Cons inst.
971 Seminar in Chinese Thought. 3 cr. Rotating subjects relating to Chinese philosophies and religions. P: Cons inst.
990 Thesis Research. 3 cr. P: Grad st or cons inst.
999 Independent Research. 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.