Anthropology
07383 Cultures of China An introduction to the culture and society of China including an exploration of traditional Chinese village life. The restructuring of society and culture in post-revolutionary times is examined in relationship to continuity and change with the past. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC irregularly offered
History
58336 Religions of China and Japan A comparative study of the basic concepts of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto, and the New Religions. Topics include the role of religion in China and Japan in both traditional and modern times. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC irregularly offered
58555 History of China In addition to reviewing the chronological history, the course includes the study of Chinese philosophy, historiography, social structure, language, poetry, fiction and drama. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC For graduate students; advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor. irregularly offered
58556 History of Japan A chronological history accompanied by the study of philosophy, historiography, social structure, language, geography, foreign policy and defense. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC For graduate students; advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor. irregularly offered
Literature
41366 Contemporary Ethnic Literature of the US (3 credits UD) This course varies by semester and instructor, and thus may fulfill Asian Studies requirements when the semester's course content is at least 1/3 Asian content. AS-ARTS
41595 Myth and Symbol Exploration of myths fundamental to societies throughout the world, with particular emphasis on the non-Western traditions. Examination of the manner in which those myths have provided the artistic and cultural symbols of the societies. (3 credits UD) For graduate students; advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor. This course varies by semester and instructor, and thus may fulfill Asian Studies requirements when the semester's course content is at least 1/3 Asian content. AS-ARTS
Music
66330 Music Cultures of the World Students will study five music cultures, including Asian cultures. The goal of the course is to help the student develop the ability to experience and explore unfamiliar music cultures on their own. Parallel with each music culture, the course deals with theoretical issues such as: the function of music, the preservation of the world's music, the theory and method of fieldwork, perspectives of insiders and outsiders of music, and gender and sexuality in music. Student will also study how to conduct and document field projects. (3 credits UD) This course varies by semester and instructor, and thus may fulfill Asian Studies requirements when the semester's course content is at least 1/3 Asian content. GE3-WRLD AS-ARTS
Political Science
77343 Politics of Multinational Corporations Their rise and spread, objectives, power, global strategies (marketing, production, financial, management), organization, and economic-political impact. Recent national-international efforts to make them more responsive to economic development and just distribution of wealth. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC irregularly offered
77393 The Politics of Foreign Aid A comparative study of the objectives, target countries, characteristics, achievements and future prospects of U.S. and Japanese foreign aid programs for the third world and the former Soviet bloc countries. (3 credits UD) AS-SOC irregularly offered
77393 Politics of United States and China Relations What are the historical, institutional and political factors influencing mutual perceptions and decision making? As the US and China increasingly encounter each other on the world stage, will the encounters be cooperative or confrontational? (3 credits UD) AS-SOC irregularly offered
Some courses may be offered in rotation. For each semester's course offerings, visit the Current Schedule of Classes.
