Instructor<\/strong>: J. L. Richey Instructor:<\/strong>\u00a0J. L. Richey Instructor<\/strong>: Stephanie Woodie Instructor<\/strong>: TBA Instructor<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Rebecca Bates<\/span> Instructor<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Ashley Elston<\/span> Instructor<\/strong>: Jianfen Wang Instructor<\/strong>: Jianfen Wang Instructor<\/strong>: Nathan Patton Instructor<\/strong>: Nathan Patton AST 123 History of Japan (HIS) Instructor: J. L. Richey Offered: Typically every Spring Term Japan has developed from an isolated chain of islands at the edge of East Asia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"parent":42,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2832","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nJapan has developed from an isolated chain of islands at the edge of East Asia into a modern economic giant. Through close reading of documents, focused analytical writing, open discussion and lecture, we will examine the complexity of the culture that gave rise to Zen Buddhism, the samurai, and Japan\u2019s current position as one of the world\u2019s most powerful economies. Fulfills International (Non-Western) Perspective requirement.
\n1 Course<\/p>\nAST 135 Religions of Japan<\/h2>\n
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nA study of the principal religious traditions of Japan: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto. The course includes readings in the classical primary texts of each tradition as well as attention to ritual and practice. Fulfills International (Non-Western) and Religion Perspective requirements.
\n1 Course<\/p>\nAST 204 Yoga (HHP)<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: HLT\/PEH 100 or Permission of Instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nA study of the asanas (poses) included in the practice of Hatha Yoga. The focus will be on connecting breath with movement, developing ease and comfort in poses and developing skills in using yoga as a tool for increased self-awareness. The content will include basic history of yoga and asanas. Students will be required to purchase a yoga mat that they will keep throughout the term. Partially fulfills Physical Education requirement.
\n1\/4 Course<\/p>\nAST 205 Tai Chi (HHP)<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: HLT\/PEH 100 or permission of instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nBecause of its movement and mind\/body focus, the benefits of Tai Chi on dynamic balance, relaxation, and sustained mental attention have been recognized by those who engage in all kinds of activities. Students of Tai Chi will learn the Yang (short form) style of Tai Chi as well as the mind-body connection in accordance with the principles and techniques of Tai Chi to help enrich one\u2019s life. Tai Chi is scientifically designed to help all students maintain a healthy body through stretching, breathing and meditation. Partially fulfills Physical Education requirement.
\n1\/4 Course<\/p>\nAST 229 Modern Imperialism (HIS)<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>:\u00a0HIS 102, AST\/HIS 122, AST\/HIS 123, or GSTR 210<\/span>
\nOffered<\/strong>:\u00a0Typically every other year
\n<\/span>This course is a selective exploration of imperialism using a comparative historical perspective. Beginning with a reflection on the meanings of \u2019empire,\u2019 the course explores the rise of European empires during the \u2018high colonialism\u2019 of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course then will explore the expansion of European colonialism and regional responses \u2013 including local resistance, national revolutions, and the development of the Soviet and Japanese empires. After examining the dynamics of imperial decline between 1919 and 1945, the course will conclude by considering the status of empires in the post-World War II period. \u00a0Fulfills International (Non-Western) Perspective requirement.<\/span>
\n1 Course<\/span><\/p>\nAST 249 Topics in Asian Art: Arts of Buddhism (ARH)<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: GSTR 210<\/span>
\nOffered<\/strong>:\u00a0Typically every other year<\/span>
\nDesigned to examine a key period or significant topic in Asian Art and architecture, the course explores key tenets of this religiously and culturally diverse region through artistic expression. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that studied previously. \u00a0The spring 2019 version of this course will focus on the arts of Buddhist cultures.\u00a0 Fulfills International (Non-Western) Perspective requirement.
\n1 Course<\/p>\nCHI 102 Introduction to Chinese II<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: CHI 101 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nContinued emphasis on Chinese oral\/aural and written communication skills.
\n1 course<\/p>\nCHI 104 Intermediate Chinese IV<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: CHI 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nContinued emphasis on Chinese oral\/aural and written communication skills.
\n1 course<\/p>\nJPN 102 Introduction to Japanese II<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: AST\/JPN 101 w\/ C or higher or Permission of Instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nContinued emphasis on Japanese oral\/aural communication skills and an introduction to the Japanese written language.
\n1 Course<\/p>\nJPN 104 Introduction to Japanese IV<\/h2>\n
\nPrerequisite<\/strong>: AST\/JPN 103 w\/ C or higher or Permission of Instructor
\nOffered<\/strong>: Typically every Spring Term
\nCompletion of the two-term intermediate level of Japanese language instruction; continued practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, fully integrated with culture.
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