Instruction begins Friday, 2 September 2005.
The department maintains a Wait List for courses that have closed. If you have been closed out of a course, please call (608) 262-2291 to be placed on a Wait List for that course.
Brief descriptions of the courses that will be offered in the Fall Semester 2005 follow. The Registrar's Office lists the Timetable schedule for these courses.
101 First Semester Chinese. 6 cr. (Lang-E)
Introduces the basic grammar along with Chinese characters of standard spoken
Chinese. Eight hours weekly, three of which are lectures and five in small groups
for oral practice. Within the year, students will have acquired elementary reading
skill and the ability to communicate with native Chinese. Prereq: EA 101 or
equiv. (Graduate students should register for E.A. 312 See Graduate Bulletin.)
Prof. Zhu.
103 First Semester Japanese. 6 cr. (Lang-E)
Introduces the phonological system and the basic grammatical patterns of modern
colloquial Japanese, along with Hiragana, Katakana, and approximately 250 Chinese
characters within the year. Eight hours weekly. Open to Fr. Prereq: EA 103 or
satisfactory placement scores. (Graduate students register for E.A.320. See
Graduate Bulletin.) Prof. Geyer.
105 Elementary Korean (first semester). 4 cr. (Lang-E)
Introduces the essentials of modern spoken Korean, including pronunciation and
basic sentence patterns, along with the Hankul spelling and 150-200 Chinese
characters. 6 hours weekly. Prereq: Open to Fr. (Graduate students register
for E.A.325, 3 cr. See Graduate Bulletin.) Prof. Lim.
122 Elementary Chinese. 3 cr. (Lang-E)
Introduction to the fundamental phonetic system and grammar of standard spoken
Chinese along with 400 Chinese characters. The class meets four hours weekly
with the emphasis on speaking. (One year of Elementary Chinese [EA 121-122]
is the equivalent of EA 101, First Sem. Chinese.) Prereq: Open to Fr. Credit
will not be granted for both 121 and 101. Staff.
124 Elementary Japanese. 3 cr. (Lang-E)
Elementary-level skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing modern colloquial
Japanese, with the emphasis on listening and speaking. (One year of Elementary
Japanese [EA 123-124] is the equivalent of EA 103, First Sem. Japanese.) Prereq:
Open to Fr. Credit will not be granted for both 123 and 103. Staff.
201 Third Semester Chinese. 6 cr. (Lang-I)
Further practice in speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Conducted in Chinese.
Eight hours weekly. Prereq: E.A. 102 or equiv. (Graduate students register for
E.A. 318. See Graduate Bulletin.) Staff.
203 Third Semester Japanese. 6 cr./sem. (Lang-I)
Further practice in speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Approximately 400
more kanji are introduced. Conducted in Japanese. Eight hours weekly. Prereq:
E.A. 104 or satisfactory placement scores. (Graduate students register for E.A.
328. See Graduate Bulletin.) Prof. McGloin.
273 Religion in History and Culture: The East. 3 cr. (H-E)
An interdepartmental, multidisciplinary survey of the major religious traditions
of South Asia (India and adjacent countries); China; Japan; Southeast Asia;
non-literate societies; and selected topics for comparative-historical study.
Prereq: Open to Freshmen. (Cross-listed with Rel. St. and Languages & Cultures
of Asia.) Prof. Hallisey.
277 Beginning Kendo: Integration of Martial Arts and Liberal Arts. 2 cr. (S-I)
Kendo practice (martial art) supplemented by lectures which will address: the
discipline of Kendo; development of swordsmanship; impact of Buddhist thought
on the development of swordsmanship; development of Bushido, the code of Samurai;
Kendo and Bushido in the modern period, and Bunbu-ryodo, the integration of
martial arts and liberal arts. Cross-listed with Phys. Ed. Does not count for
credit toward the major. Prof. Kenoyer.
299 Directed Study. 1-3 cr. (I)
Open to qualified Freshmen on an individual basis, with approval by the instructor.
Staff.
301 Fifth Semester Chinese. 4 cr. (H-A)
Selections principally from modern Chinese literature and material in Chinese
social studies with the aim of exposing students to reading a variety of styles.
Classes are conducted in Chinese. Three hours lecture, two hours discussion.
Prereq: E.A. 202. Prof. Zhu.
303 Fifth Semester Japanese. 4 cr. (H-A)
Further practice in reading and writing Japanese. Extensive as well as intensive
readings in contemporary texts. At least 1,000 more characters are introduced.
Videotaped material also used. Conducted in Japanese. Five hours weekly. Prereq:
E.A. 204 (328) or satisfactory placement scores. Prof. Mori.
321 First Year Classical Chinese. 4 cr. (L-I)
Introduction to literary Chinese with 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. Prereq: E.A. 202 or 318
or equiv.. (Non-majors register for EA 341.) Prof. Cheng.
330 Basic Technical Japanese I. 3 cr. (D)
Introduces the three types of Japanese writing and most grammar necessary for
reading technical writing in the sciences. Covers 160 most frequent Kanji in
the sciences and offers advanced readings for mastery of grammar and technical
vocabulary. Does not satisfy L&S language or major requirement. Prereq:
Sr or Grad st. Prof. Davis.
341 Classical Chinese for Non-majors. 4 cr. (L-E)
A course in the basic grammar and syntax of classical Chinese to develop reading
ability. The texts include Meng-tzu, Lao-tzu, I-ching and other Confucian and
Taoist works. Prereq: Cons. instr. Prof. Cheng.
345 Third Semester Korean, 3-4 cr. (Lang-I)
The course will provide students with further practice in speaking, reading
and writing. 6 hours weekly. Prereq: E.A. 106 or satisfactory placement test
scores. Undergraduates register for 4 cr., grad. Students register for 3 cr.
Prof. Lim.
350 Introduction to Taoism. 3-4 cr. (H-I)
An intensive 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. A research paper is required of majors. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr.; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. Prereq: Soph. St. Mr. Csikszentmihalyi. (Cross-listed with Religious Studies)
351 Survey of Chinese Literature. 4 cr.. (L-I)
A critical introduction to the literature of China throughout the ages. Lectures
will be arranged topically with a view to familiarizing students with the most
representative traditional and modern works of Chinese literature in poetry,
fiction and drama. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required.
These two semesters may be taken independently. Prereq: Two years of Chinese
or equiv. and EA 321-322 or equiv. Prof. Cutter.
353 Survey of Japanese Literature. 4 cr. (L-I)
An historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. First semester:
the classical period, from the eighth through the mid-nineteenth century. Second
semester: the development of Japanese literature from the late nineteenth through
the present century. Students will be required to complete a project using Japanese
language sources. These two semesters may be taken independently. Prereq: E.A.
204 (328) or equiv. Prof. D'Etcheverry.
358 Language in Japanese Society. 3 cr. (H-I)
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. Prereq: EA 104/320. Prof. Mori.
Lit. in Trans. 368 Modern Japanese Fiction: Contemporary Novels. 3 cr. (L-I)
Intensive study of novels and stories of three or four writers of the present century, such as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima. Translations of high quality will be the principal texts, but students of Japanese will be encouraged to read as much as possible in the original. Prereq: Not open to Freshmen. Prof. Clark.
Lit. in Trans. 373 Topics in Japanese Literature: Japanese Cinema. 3 cr. (L-I)
This course will trace the evolution of a given idea through the course of Japanese
literature. Translations of high quality will be the principal texts, but students
of Japanese will be encouraged to read as much as possible in the original.
Prereq: Soph. st. or cons instr. Prof. Clark.
374 Intermediate Technical Japanese II. 3 cr. (D)
Course covers the first 15 chapters in Comprehending Technical Japanese by Daub, Bird and Inoue. Prereq: E.A. 103-104. Does not satisfy L&S language
or major requirement. (Cross-listed with EPD.) Prof. Davis.
401 Seventh Semester Chinese. 3-4 cr. (L-A)
Extensive reading and writing designed for students of advanced competence with
the aim of learning further interpretation and analysis of texts which include
modern and pre-modern vernacular literature as well as material in Chinese social
studies. A research paper using original Chinese sources is required. Classes
in Chinese. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate
majors register for 3 cr. Prereq: E.A. 302 and Cons.Instr. Staff.
403 Seventh Semester Japanese. 3 cr. (H-A)
Extensive readings in advanced general and specialized texts in contemporary
Japanese, and discussion on the content of the reading materials. Videotaped
materials also used. Conducted in Japanese. Three hours weekly. Prereq: E.A.
304 or satisfactory placement scores. Prof. Geyer.
430 Japanese for Business and Industry. 3 cr. (H-A)
Business language and commercial practices in contemporary Japanese society.
Prereq: EPD/E.A. 375 or E.A. 304 or cons. instr. Does not satisfy L&S language or major
requirement. (Cross-listed with EPD.) Prof. Davis.
434 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics. 3 cr. (H-A)
A general introduction to the phonology, morphology and syntax of modern standard
colloquial Japanese, including some historical and dialectal aspects. Prereq: Linguis 301 or cons instr. Prof. McGloin.
466 Buddhist Thought. 3 cr. (H-I)
Survey of the fundamental trends in Buddhist 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 strongly recommended. Prereq: So st or cons instr. Staff. (Cross-listed with Languages & Cultures of Asia and Religious Studies)
631 History of the Chinese Language. 3 cr. (H-A)
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. Prereq: Cons. instr. Prof. Cheng.
651 History of Chinese Literature. 3 cr. (A)
The course will cover the period up to and including the T'ang. Prereq: E.A.
422 or Cons. Instr. Prof. Nienhauser.
662 History of Chinese Thought, Part 2. 3 cr. (A)
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. Prereq: Cons instr. Prof.. Csikszentmihalyi.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Staff.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Staff.
691 Senior Thesis. 3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Staff.
692 Senior Thesis. 3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Staff.
698 Directed Study. 2-3 cr. (A) Cr/N
Prereq: Jr. or Sr. St. and cons. instr. Staff.
699 Directed Study. 2-3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Jr. or Sr. standing and cons. instr. Staff.
701 Proseminar in Chinese Literature. 3 cr.
Intended to acquaint 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. Prereq: BA in
Chinese or equiv. Prof. Cutter.
799 Reading for Research. 1-3 cr. Designed for students in the department who have passed the qualifying exam and who are reading for their preliminary exam. (May be repeated). Prereq: Cons. instr. Staff.
921 Research Methods and Source Materials in Chinese Studies. Sem. 3 cr.
Rotating subjects; a student may take it as often as s/he needs. Prereq: Cons. instr. Prof. Nienhauser.
951 Seminar in Chinese Literature. Sem. 3 cr.
Rotating subjects; a student may take it as often as s/he needs. Prereq: Cons.
instr. Prof. Nienhauser.
990 Thesis Research. Sem. 3 cr.
Prereq: Graduate standing or cons. instr. Staff
LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
261 Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation. 3 cr. (L-E)
A critical introduction to the literature of China throughout the ages. Lectures
will be arranged topically with a view to familiarizing the students with the
most representative traditional and modern works of Chinese literature in poetry,
fiction and drama. No Prereq. Prof. Cutter.
263 Survey of Japanese Literature. 3 cr. (L-E)
An historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. This semester
will cover the classical period, from the eighth through the mid-nineteenth
century. No Prereq. Prof. D'Etcheverry.
368 Modern Japanese Fiction: Contemporary Novels. 3 cr. (L-I)
Intensive study of novels and stories of three or four writers of the present century, such as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima. Translations of high quality will be the principal texts, but students of Japanese will be encouraged to read as much as possible in the original. Prereq: Not open to Freshmen. Prof. Clark.
373 Topics in Japanese Literature: Japanese Cinema. 3 cr. (L-I)
This course will trace the evolution of a given idea through the course of Japanese literature. Translations of high quality will be the principal texts, but students of Japanese will be encouraged to read as much as possible in the original. Prereq: Soph. st. or cons instr. Prof. Clark.
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Date Updated: April 22, 2005