Asian Studies Courses

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ASIA 206 (3)
Chinese and Japanese Literature in Translation
A reading of works representative of the Chinese and Japanese literary traditions. Offered alternate years. V2

ASIA 218 (3)
Chinese Cinema
A historical survey of Chinese cinema from 1900 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the social, cultural and political contexts of filmmaking in the 20th century, the relationship between film and literary movements and the transition from film as an indigenous tool for entertainment and social engineering to film as globalized art form. Special emphasis will be placed on how Chinese filmmakers adapt global filmmaking techniques through six generations of directors/filmmakers. May be counted toward the minor in film studies. Offered alternate years. This course may not be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V4

ASIA 235 (3)
Asian Civilization I
The civilizations of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Significant periods in their social and political history; their religious, philosophical and artistic traditions; and their interaction with Western culture. Offered alternate years. V4

ASIA 236 (3)
Asian Civilization II
The civilizations of China and Japan. Significant periods in their social and political history; their religious, philosophical and artistic traditions; and their interaction with Western culture. Offered alternate years. V4

ASIA 261 (1)
Directed Study
The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

ASIA 361 (1)
Special Study
The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

ASIA 377 (1)
Internship

ASIA 461 (1)
Independent Study
Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.

ASIA 470 (3)
Junior Honors Research