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Brief descriptions of the courses that will be offered in Spring 2008 follow. The Registrar's Office lists the Timetable schedule for these courses.
102 Second 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.
104 Second 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: E.A. 103 or satisfactory placement scores. (Graduate students register for E.A.320. See Graduate Bulletin.) Prof. Geyer.
106 Elementary Korean (second semester). 4 cr. (Lang-E)
Continuation of EA 105. More advanced vocabulary and syntactic structures will be covered. 6 hours weekly. Prereq: EA 105 or satisfactory placement test scores. (Graduate students register for E.A.326, 3 cr. See Graduate Bulletin.) Prof. Lim.
121 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 three 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.
123 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. Prereq: Open to Fr. Credit will not be granted for both 123 and 103.
202 Fourth 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.) Prof. Zhang.
204 Fourth 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 .) Staff
235 Genres of Asian Religious Writing. 3 cr. (H-I)
Writing intensive course based on the conventions in which Asian writers have expressed religious ideas. Readings introduce major Asian religious traditions and expressive genres. Prereeq: Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Freshmen. (Cross-listed with Rel. St. and Languages & Cultures of Asia) Prof. Meulenbeld.
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.
300, Lect. 001 Modern Korea: Literary & Cinematic Representation. 3 cr. (H-I). Prof. Kim.
300, Lect. 002 Korean Confucianism in Comparative Perspective. 3 cr. (H-I). Prof. Kim.
302 Sixth 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. 301. Staff.
304 Sixth 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.
322 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. 321. (Non-majors register for EA 342.) Prof. Huntington.
332 Basic Technical Japanese II. 3 cr. (D)
Completes the grammar necessary for reading technical writing in the sciences. Covers an additional 200 Kanji most frequent in the sciences and offers advanced readings for mastery of grammar and technical vocabulary. Concludes with individual projects in specialized fields. Does not satisfy L&S language or major requirement. Prereq: EA/EPD 330. Prof. Davis.
342 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. Wang.
346 Fourth Semester Korean, 3-4 cr. (Lang-I)
Continuation of EA 345. The course will provide students with further practice in speaking, reading and writing. 6 hours weekly. Prereq: E.A. 345 or satisfactory placement test scores. Undergraduates register for 4 cr., grad. Students register for 3 cr. Prof. Lim.
348 Sixth Semester Korean. 3 cr. (H-A)
Selections principally from modern Korean literature and material in Korean social studies with the aim of exposing students to reading a variety of styles. Classes are conducted in Korean. Prereq: E.A. 345 or equiv. Sookyung Cho.
352 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. Huang.
354 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. Ridgely.
364 Introduction to Buddhism. 3 cr. (H-I)
The history, basic doctrine, values and religious practices of Buddhism in Asia, especially India, Tibet, China, and Japan. Prereq: So. st. or Cons. Instr. (Cross-listed with Rel. St. and Languages & Cultures of Asia.) Prof. Komarovski.
371 Topics in Chinese Literature: Dream of the Red Chamber. 2-3 cr. (L-I)
Traces the development of a particular theme, period or genre in Chinese literature. Translations of literary merit will serve as the principal texts, but students of Chinese are required to do some reading in the original. Prereq: Soph. St.
Prof. Huntington.
375 Intermediate Technical Japanese II. 3 cr. (D)
Course covers the final 10 chapters in Comprehending Technical Japanese by Daub, Bird and Inoue. Prereq: E.A. 374. Does not satisfy L&S language or major requirement. (Cross-listed with EPD.) Prof. Davis.
402 Eighth Semester Chinese. 3 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. 401 and Cons.Instr. Staff.
404 Eighth 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. McGloin.
406 Eighth Semester Korean. 3 cr. (H-A)
Extensive readings in advanced general and specialized texts in Korean, and discussion on the content of the reading materials. Mr. Choi.
432 Intr. To Chinese Linguistics. 3-4 cr. (H-A)
A general introduction to the phonology, morphology and syntax of the modern standard colloquial language, and to some historical, philological and dialectal aspects. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr.; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. Prereq: E.A. 431 or equiv. Prof. Zhu.
434 Intr. To Japanese Linguistics. 3-4 cr. (H-A)
A general introduction to the phonology, morphology and syntax of modern standard colloquial Japanese, including some historical and dialectal aspects. Prereq: Linguistics 301 or cons. instr. Prof. McGloin.
632 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. Zhang.
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. Meulenbeld.
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Prof. Meulenbeld.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr. (A)
Prereq: Cons. Instr. Staff.
691 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.
763 Studies in Japanese Literature. 3 cr.
One of the general fields in Japanese literature such as theater, fiction, etc. is studied intensively. Prereq: E.A. 564 and 574 or equiv. and cons. instr. Prof. Ridgely.
775 Studies in Japanese Linguistics. 3 cr.
One of the general fields in Japanese linguistics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, etc., is studied intensively. May be repeated. Prereq: E.A. 434 or equiv. and cons. instr. Prof. McGloin.
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.
951 Smr. in Chinese Literature: Shanghai Cinema and Urban Culture. Sem. 3 cr.
Prereq: Cons. instr. Prof. Huang.
990 Thesis Research. Sem. 3 cr.
Prereq: Graduate standing or cons. instr. Staff
LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
262 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. Huang.
264 Survey of Japanese Literature in Translation. 3 cr. (L-E)
An historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. This semester will cover the development of Japanese literature from the late nineteenth through the present century. No Prereq. Prof. Ridgely.
372 Classical Japanese Prose in Translation. 3 cr. (L-I)
An examination of the major prose genres of Japanese literature to 1600. A primary focus on Heian women writers, including the Tale of Genji. Writing intensive. No knowledge of Japanese required. Prof. D'Etcheverry.
373 Topics in Japanese Literature: Japan's Medieval Imagination. 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. Prof. D'Etcheverry.