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AST 101 Introduction to Japanese I (JPN)<\/h2>\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Kobayashi
\nIntroduction to Japanese as it is spoken in Japan today. Speaking and listening comprehension will be emphasized.
\nAlso listed as:
\nJPN 101<\/p>\n

AST 103 Introduction to Japanese III (JPN)<\/h2>\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Kobayashi
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> AST\/JPN 102 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor.
\nContinued development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
\nAlso listed as:
\nJPN 103<\/p>\n

AST 122 Introduction to China (HIS)<\/h2>\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Robert Foster
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s):<\/strong>International (Non-Western) Perspective
\nChina has one of the foundational civilizations in human history. It gave rise to social structures, political systems, and philosophies that deeply influenced the development of East Asia. Through close reading of documents, focused analytical writing, open discussion and lecture, we will develop our own understanding of the evolution of China from its Neolithic origins to its present status as a world power.
\nAlso listed as:
\nHIS 122<\/p>\n

AST 229 Modern Imperialism (HIS)<\/h2>\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Rebecca Bates
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> AST\/HIS 102, 122, or 123, HIS 227, GSTR 203 or 210.
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s):<\/strong>International (Non-Western) Perspective
\nThis course is a selective exploration of imperialism using a comparative historical perspective. Beginning with a reflection on the meanings of “empire,” the course explores the rise of European empires during the “high colonialism” of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course then will explore the expansion of European colonialism and regional responses-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.
\nAlso listed as:
\nHIS 229<\/p>\n

AST 231 Religions of India and Tibet (REL)<\/h2>\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Jeffrey L. Richey
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> GSTR 100 or 110.
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s):<\/strong>International (Non-Western) Perspective and Religion Perspective
\nA study of the principal religious traditions of South Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Sikhism. The course includes readings in the classical primary texts of each tradition, as well as attention to ritual and practice.
\nAlso listed as:
\nREL 231<\/p>\n

AST 248 Islamic Art and Architecture (ART)<\/h2>\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Eileen McKiernan Gonz\u00e1lez
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> GSTR 203 or 210.
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s):<\/strong> Arts and Religion Perspective
\nA study of Islamic art and architecture in the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain.
\nAlso listed as:
\nART 248<\/p>\n

AST 323 Seminar in Japanese History: “Modern Japan: Empire, Occupation, and Identity” (HIS)<\/h2>\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Robert Foster
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> AST\/HIS 122 or 123 or permission of instructor.
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s):<\/strong>International (Non-Western) Perspective
\nThis course examines the transition of Japan from a semi-feudal, warrior-dominated shogunate in the early nineteenth century, to a twenty-first century constitutional monarchy. As Japan opened to the West in its desire to remain uncolonized, the Japanese were confronted with the tension between maintaining traditions and adopting Western ideas. Through the term we will use a variety of sources (literature, film, secondary historical works, etc.) to examine this issue.
\nAlso listed as:
\nHIS 323<\/p>\n

CFS 366 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Family (WST)<\/h2>\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Webb
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> SOC 100.
\nApproved to Meet the Following General Education Requirement(s): <\/strong>African-Americans\u2019, Appalachians\u2019, Women\u2019s, and International (Non-Western) Perspective
\nThis course entails the study of cultural influences upon family functions, structures, and behaviors, focusing on the recognition and understanding of cultural similarities and differences. Covers topics such as cross-cultural interrelationships among economy, government, religion and family; kinship systems and patterns of marital residence; cultural variations in power distribution and sex roles; differences in childrearing patterns; universal shifts from “traditional” families; and variations in roles of aging family members. Students may earn Asian Studies credit for this course provided that they complete a final project significantly related to Asian culture(s).
\nAlso listed as:
\nWST 366<\/p>\n

CHI 101 Introduction to Chinese I<\/h2>\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Li Yang
\nFor more information about this course, please contact Prof. Li.
\nECO 341
\nEconomic Development: Theory and Application
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Scott Steele
\nPrerequisite:<\/strong> One introductory course in ECO, HIS, PSC, or SOC, and ECO 101 or 102.
\nA study of the human dimensions of societal development. The course includes theoretical approaches to economic development and social change, comparative consideration of the economic and social structural characteristics of less-developed countries, and an examination of the relationship between development policy and factors of social change. Students may earn Asian Studies credit for this course provided that they complete a final project significantly related to Asian culture(s).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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