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COURSES RELATED TO ASIAN STUDIES
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SPRING 2009 ART 3920. Asian Art (3) (WI*) Painting, sculpture, and architecture of China, Japan, and India. Dr. Punam Madhok ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. Bob Bunger ASIA 4000. Asian Studies Senior Seminar (3) P: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary capstone course required forminors in Asian studies. Advanced students explore indepth selected aspects of Asian civilizations and cultures. Dr. John Tucker ENGL 3290 Asian American Literature. (3) This course covers literature and films by writers and filmmakers of Asian descent, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/a, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Burmese, Indian and Pakistani. Dr. Su-Ching Huang ENGL 6420 Studies in Asian American Literature (3) Dr. Su-Ching Huang HIST 3620. History of Modern Japan (3) (FC:SO) Transformation of Japanese culture under the influence of the West. Emphasis on causes and consequences of modernization. Dr. John Tucker. INTL 2004. Introduction to Japanese Culture (3) Evolution of Japanese culture. Emphasis on changing social-cultural values of Japanese as a people. Dr. Nobuaki Takahashi PHIL 2692. Buddhism (3) (FC:HU) Dr. Derek Maher COURSES WITH ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore humandiversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ANTH 2010 Societies Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger GEOG 2110. World Geography: Less Developed Regions (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:SO) Introductory survey of regions of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union, North Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Emphasis on geographic aspects of physical environment, population, economy, resources, and current issues in each region. Prof. Jeff Popke GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features,earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Siddhartha Mitra, Dr. Michael O'Driscoll PHIL 1690. World Religions (3) (FC:HU) Historical and contemporary expressions of major living religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Judaism, and Taoism. Dr. Calvin Mercer, Dr. C. Markham RELI 3114. Women and Religion (3) Dr. Mary Nyangweso Wangila
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FALL 2008 ART 3920. Asian Art (3) (WI*) Painting, sculpture, and architecture of China, Japan, and India. Dr. Punam Madhok ANTH 3009 Motherhood of God in Asian Traditions (3) (FC:SO) Same as RELI 3000; WOST 3000) Female representations of deities in Eastern traditions, including Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Taoism. Religious and social impact of such representation. Dr. Robert Bunger ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. Christine Avenarius ASIA 4000. Asian Studies Senior Seminar (3) P: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary capstone course required forminors in Asian studies. Advanced students explore indepth selected aspects of Asian civilizations and cultures. Dr. Christine Avenarius HIST 3615 History of Traditional Japan (3) (FC:SO) Japanese history from ancient times to 1600. Emphasis on the foundations of traditional patterns in politics, society, religion, philosophy and art. Dr. John Tucker HIST 3629 History of Traditional China (3) (FC:SO) The history of China before 1600, focusing primarily on the main forces operative within the intellectual history of China, Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, the various schools of Buddhism, and Neo-Confucianism. Dr. John Tucker HNRS Honors Seminar in the Sciences (3) (FC:SC) (WI) Focus on Asia Dr. Stephen Harper INTL 2003 Introduction to Chinese Culture (3) (FC:HU) Study of Chinese culture, society and people. Peng Yu PHIL 2691. Classical Islam (3) (FC:HU) Islam and some of its cultural manifestations during the formative period. Topics covered include early history, basic beliefs and practices, and the Qur’an. Dr. Derek Maher PHIL 3692. Tibetan Religion and Culture (3) (WI) (FC:HU) P:Phil 1690 or PHIL 2692 or consent of instructor. Influence of Buddhist and Bon religions on Tibetan culture. Dr. Derek Maher COURSES WITH ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore humandiversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ANTH 2010 Societies Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger ART 1906. Art History Survey (3) (FC:FA) P. ART 1905 or 1910; or consent of instructor. History of art from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Dr. Punam Madhok CDFR 4303. Families and Cultural Diversity (3) (F,S) P: CDFR 1103. Comprehensive study of family diversity that occurs because of different cultural environments. Explores racial, ethnic, and economic differences. Emphasis on developing an understanding and appreciation for families with differing values and beliefs. COMM 6221. Intercultural Communication in Health Contexts (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program coordinator. Intercultural communication theory and research as they apply to health contexts. Dr. Sachiyo Shearman GEOG 2003 Geography of the Global Economy (3) (FC:SO) Development of and contemporary issues in global economy from geographical perspective. Dr. Holly Hapke GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features,earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Steven Harper PHIL 1690. World Religions (3) (FC:HU) Historical and contemporary expressions of major living religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Judaism, and Taoism. Dr. Coleman Markham
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SUMMER SESSION I 2008 ANTH 2010. Cultures Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger GEOG 2110. World Geography: Less Developed Regions (3) (FC:SO) Introductory survey of regions of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union, North Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Emphasis on geographic aspects of physical environment, population, economy, resources, and current issues in each region. Dr. Ron Mitchelson
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SPRING 2008 ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore humandiversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ANTH 3002 Cultures of East Asia (3) (FC:SO) P:ANTH 1000 oe 2010 or 2200 or consent of instructor. Regions, cultures, historic development, and role in global economy of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea). Dr. Christine Avenarius ART 3920. Asian Art (3) (WI*) Painting, sculpture, and architecture of China, Japan, and India. Dr. Punam Madhok ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. John Tucker ASIA4000. Asian Studies Senior Seminar (3) P: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary capstone course required forminors in Asian studies. Advanced students explore indepth selected aspects of Asian civilizations and cultures. Dr. John Tucker ENGL 4540 Special Topic: Asian American Literature. (3) This course covers literature and films by writers and filmmakers of Asian descent, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/a, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Burmese, Indian and Pakistani. Dr. Su-Ching Huang FLYER GRBK 4000 Seminar in the Great Books (3) (FC:HU) Seminar featuring close reading of fundamental works of humanities, arts and sciences from Asia. Dr. John Tucker HIST 3005 SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY: VIETNAM AT WAR Dr. Jeff Wilhelm SYLLABUS HIST 3620. History of Modern Japan (3) (FC:SO) Transformation of Japanese culture under the influence of the West. Emphasis on causes and consequences of modernization. Dr. John Tucker. HNRS 2116 Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar: China Today (FC:HU) (WI) Peng Yu PHIL 2692. Buddhism (3) (FC:HU) Buddhism during the formative period. Topics covered include early history, formation of the canon, basic philosophy, initial spread through Asia, and basic practices such as mediation and pilgrimage. Dr. Derek Maher COURSES WITH ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS ANTH 2010 Societies Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger CDFR 4303. Families and Cultural Diversity (3) (F,S) P: CDFR 1103. Comprehensive study of family diversity that occurs because of different cultural environments. Explores racial, ethnic, and economic differences. Emphasis on developing an understanding and appreciation for families with differing values and beliefs. Prof. Priti Desai GEOG 2110. World Geography: Less Developed Regions (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:SO) Introductory survey of regions of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union, North Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Emphasis on geographic aspects of physical environment, population, economy, resources, and current issues in each region. Prof. Jeff Popke GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features,earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Steven Harper PHIL 1690. World Religions (3) (FC:HU) Historical and contemporary expressions of major living religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Judaism, and Taoism. Dr. Calvin Mercer, Dr. J. Jones
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FALL 2007 ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. Christine Avenarius ASIA4000. Asian Studies Senior Seminar (3) P: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary capstone course required for minors in Asian studies. Advanced students explore indepth selected aspects of Asian civilizations and cultures. HIST 3610 History of East Asia to 1600 (3) (FC:SO) Contrasting religions, life-styles, and institutions of major civilizations of traditional Asia. Emphasis on China and Japan. Dr. John Tucker HIST 3615 History of Traditional Japan (3) (FC:SO) Japanese history from ancient times to 1600. Emphasis on the foundations of traditional patterns in politics, society, religion, philosophy and art. Dr. John Tucker HIST 3629 History of Traditional China (3) (FC:SO) The history of China before 1600, focusing primarily on the main forces operative within the intellectual history of China, Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, the various schools of Buddhism, and Neo-Confucianism. Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm INTL 2004. Introduction to Japanese Culture (3) Evolution of Japanese culture. Emphasis on changing social-cultural values of Japanese as a people. Dr. Nobuaki Takahashi PHIL 2691. Classical Islam (3) (FC:HU) Islam and some of its cultural manifestations during the formative period. Topics covered include early history, basic beliefs and practices, and the Qur’an. Dr. Derek Maher COURSES WITH ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore human diversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ANTH 2010. Cultures Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger ANTH 3300. Language and Culture (3) (FC:SO) P: ANTH 1000 or ANTH 2010 or ANTH 2200, or consent of instructor. Introduction to the understanding of the structure and function of language in its anthropological linguistic and cultural context. Dr. Christine Avenarius ART 1906. Art History Survey (3) (FC:FA) P. ART 1905 or 1910; or consent of instructor. History of art from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Dr. Punam Madhok COMM 6221. Intercultural Communication in Health Contexts (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program coordinator. Intercultural communication theory and research as they apply to health contexts. Dr. Sachiyo Shearman GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features, earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Stephen Harper PHIL 1690. World Religions (3) (FC:HU) Historical and contemporary expressions of major living religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Judaism, and Taoism. Dr. Markham Coleman
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SUMMER SESSION I 2007 ANTH 2010. Cultures Around the World (3) (FC:SO) Ethnographic survey of world culture areas showing similarities and variations in cultural patterns. Dr. Bob Bunger HIST 3611 History of East Asia Since 1600 (3) (FC:SO) Main themes of modern Asian history. Emphasis on revolutionary impact of the West on civilizations of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia (including Vietnam). Dr. John Tucker GEOG 2110. World Geography: Less Developed Regions (3) (FC:SO) Introductory survey of regions of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union, North Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Emphasis on geographic aspects of physical environment, population, economy, resources, and current issues in each region. Dr. Ron Mitchelson
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SPRING 2007 ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore humandiversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ART 3920. Asian Art (3) (WI*) (F,S) Painting, sculpture, and architecture of China, Japan, and India. Dr. Punam Madhok ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. Christine Avenarius ASIA4000. Asian Studies Senior Seminar (3) P: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary capstone course required forminors in Asian studies. Advanced students explore indepth selected aspects of Asian civilizations and cultures. Dr. Christine Avenarius HIST 3005. Hiroshima: History, Literature and Popular Culture (3) Dr. John Tucker HIST 3627. History of Japanese Buddhism (3) (FC:SO) History of Japanese Buddhism from its introduction in mid-sixth century, through modern times. Dr. John Tucker HNRS 2316 Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar: China Today Peng Yu CANCELLED INTL 2004. Introduction to Japanese Culture (3) Evolution of Japanese culture. Emphasis on changing social-cultural values of Japanese as a people. Nobuyoshi Asaoka PHIL 2692. Buddhism (3) (FC:HU) Buddhism during the formative period. Topics covered include early history, formation of the canon, basic philosophy, initial spread through Asia, and basic practices such as mediation and pilgrimage. Dr. Derek Maher POLS 3280. South Asian Political Systems (3) Comparative analysis of development and change in India, Pakistan, Ceylon, and Burma. Dr. Anjali Sahay COURSES WITH ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS CDFR 4303. Families and Cultural Diversity (3) (F,S) P: CDFR 1103. Comprehensive study of family diversity that occurs because of different cultural environments. Explores racial, ethnic, and economic differences. Emphasis on developing an understanding and appreciation for families with differing values and beliefs. Prof. Priti Desai GEOG 2110. World Geography: Less Developed Regions (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:SO) Introductory survey of regions of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the former Soviet Union, North Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Emphasis on geographic aspects of physical environment, population, economy, resources, and current issues in each region. Prof. Jeff Popke GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features,earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Steven Harper PHIL 1690. World Religions (3) (FC:HU) Historical and contemporary expressions of major living religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Judaism, and Taoism. Dr. Calvin Mercer, Dr. J. Jones
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FALL 2006 ANTH 3002. Cultures of East Asia (3) (FC:SO) P: ANTH 1000 or 2010 or 2200 or consent of instructor. Regions, cultures, historic development, and role in global economy of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea). Dr. Christine Avenarius ANTH 3009. Motherhood of God in Asian Traditions (3) (EY) (FC:SO) Same as RELI 3000; WOST 3000 Female representation of deities in Eastern traditions, including Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Taoism. Religious and social impact of such representation. Dr. Bob Bunger ASIA 2000. Introduction to Asia (3) Introduces Asian civilizations and cultures, drawing on the disciplines of anthropology, art, geography, history, language and literature, philosophy, and religion. Dr. Bob Bunger, Anthropology HIST 3620. History of Modern Japan (3) (F) (FC:SO) Transformation of Japanese culture under influence of West.Emphasis on causes and consequences of modernization. Dr. John Tucker HIST 3630. History of Modern China (3) (FC:SO) Factors responsible for collapse of China’s traditional Confucian cultureand triumph of communism. Emphasis on role of West in this revolutionary transformation. Dr. John Tucker PHIL 2691. Classical Islam (3) (FC:HU) Islam and some of its cultural manifestations during the formative period. Topics covered include early history, basic beliefs and practices, and the Qur’an. Dr. Derek Maher COURSES WITH SOME ASIAN STUDIES COMPONENTS ANTH 1050. Global Understanding (3) (F, S, SS) (FC:SO) Virtual exchange with a variety of countries to explore humandiversity and the impact of globalization. Dr. Jami Leibowitz For more information see: Global Academic Initiatives ART 1906. Art History Survey (3) (FC:FA) P. ART 1905 or 1910; or consent of instructor. History of art from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Dr. Punam Madhok COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor. Communication theory and practice in multicultural contexts. Impact of cultural differences on interpersonal, organizational, and international communication. Dr. Sachiyo Shearman COMM 6221. Intercultural Communication in Health Contexts (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program coordinator. Intercultural communication theory and research as they apply to health contexts. Dr. Sachiyo Shearman ECON 3855. Environmental Economics (3) (FC:SO) P: ECON 2133. Application of microeconomic analysis to environmental problems such as air and water pollution and formation of environmental policy Dr. Okmyung Bin GEOL 1700. Environmental Geology (4) (F,S) (FC:SC) Interactions among basic geologic processes, geomorphic features,earth resources, and people whose activities are an expanding and increasingly demanding geological agent. Dr. Steven Harper
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