East Asian Studies

Course Offerings Spring 2013

Course Code	Title/Instructor	Meets
CHIN 102-01	Elementary Chinese Instructor: Junjie Luo, Yuan Pei Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including grammar, reading, and writing using both traditional and simplified characters, pinyin romanization, pronunciation, and conversational skills.	0930:MTWRF STERN 12
CHIN 102-02	Elementary Chinese Instructor: Junjie Luo, Yuan Pei Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including grammar, reading, and writing using both traditional and simplified characters, pinyin romanization, pronunciation, and conversational skills.	1030:MTWRF STERN 12
CHIN 212-01	Intermediate Chinese Instructor: Rae Yang, Changzheng Zhao Course Description: An enhancement of the oral and written skills of elementary language study. In addition, students will learn to use dictionaries to translate original literary works. Extra conversational work will be included, geared to understanding and participating in Chinese culture. Prerequisite: 102, or the equivalent.	0930:MTWRF BOSLER 308
CHIN 212-02	Intermediate Chinese Instructor: Rae Yang, Changzheng Zhao Course Description: An enhancement of the oral and written skills of elementary language study. In addition, students will learn to use dictionaries to translate original literary works. Extra conversational work will be included, geared to understanding and participating in Chinese culture. Prerequisite: 102, or the equivalent.	1030:MTWRF BOSLER 308
CHIN 232-01	Advanced Chinese Instructor: Changzheng Zhao Course Description: Advanced reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of the Chinese language for students who have completed Chinese 212. This course aims to enhance the students' understanding of Chinese culture and introduce them to issues in contemporary China through reading and discussion. Prerequisite: 212 or the equivalent	1130:MWF STERN 7
CHIN 362-01	Advanced Chinese II Instructor: Changzheng Zhao Course Description: Reading of selected literary works by modern Chinese writers and articles from Chinese newspapers and magazines. These courses involve more sophisticated conversation and composition on important social, political, and economics issues in China. Prerequisite: 232 or permission of the instructor.	1230:MWF STERN 7
Course Code	Title/Instructor	Meets
EASN 203-01	Traditional Chinese Fiction Instructor: Junjie Luo Course Description: This course introduces students to influential works of traditional Chinese fiction from its beginnings through the nineteenth century. We will discuss renowned works such as The Journey to the West and The Three Kingdoms as well as some lesser-known classical Chinese stories. Readings are available in English translations, and no prior knowledge of Chinese is required.	1500:MR STERN 103
EASN 205-01	Japanese Cinema Instructor: Peter Bates Course Description: Cross-listed with FLST 210-01. This course provides a survey of Japanese cinema from its early days to the present and places that development in its historical context. Within the overarching frame of history we will examine how Japanese cinema became a "national cinema" and what that means; how genre theory helps us approach "Japanese" genres such as samurai, yakuza and giant monster movies; how auteur theory was applied to the work of directors like Kurosawa and Ozu; and the role of Japanese cinema in the world as evidenced by the recent Oscar winning film Okuribito (Departures). Recognizing that film is a global medium, we will look at these issues from an international perspective and compare the Japanese case not only to traditional Hollywood style but also to other national cinemas.	1500:MR ALTHSE 110
EASN 206-01	Contemporary Japanese Society Instructor: Shawn Bender Course Description: Cross-listed with ANTH 245-01. This course is an introduction to the society and culture of modern Japan. We will examine such major social institutions in Japan as families, communities, workplaces, and belief systems. The impact of modernity on these institutions, the evolving relationship between roles, and popular culture will also be covered.	1330:TF DENNY 304
EASN 206-02	Samurai & Geisha: Fact & Fict Instructor: Shawn Bender Course Description: There are perhaps no more iconic figures in Japanese culture than the samurai and geisha. Popular as they are, many misconceptions remain about their roles throughout Japanese history. This course explores the lived experiences of samurai and geisha in Japan as well as the myths that have developed around them. Course materials draw on historical texts, ethnographic studies, and fictional depictions of samurai and geisha in film and media.	1330:MR STERN 103
EASN 206-03	East Asia: China and Japan Instructor: Hilary Smith Course Description: Cross-listed with HIST 120-01. An introduction to the classical order in China and Japan followed by a consideration of the impact of Western intervention and internal change from the 18th century to the present. Special emphasis on the interaction between China and Japan in this period.	0900:TR DENNY 313
EASN 305-01	Nature & Env in Japns Lit & Fm Instructor: Peter Bates Course Description: This course explores the relationship between humanity and nature in Japanese literature and film. Though we will draw from earlier examples, the majority of the course will be focused on the modern era (post 1868). Some topics for exploration include: the role of animals in Japanese culture, nature as a reflection of the self, natural and industrial disasters, and nature in the imagination. As this is a seminar class, it will center on class discussions with evaluation based on participation, a final paper and a final presentation.	1330:TF WESTC 1
EASN 490-01	Senior Research Instructor: Shawn Bender Course Description: Leading to a senior thesis and jointly supervised by at least two faculty in the program.	1330:W STERN 12
EASN 500-01	Independent Study Instructor: Rae Yang Course Description:	:
Course Code	Title/Instructor	Meets
JPNS 102-01	Elementary Japanese Instructor: Peter Bates, Chie Tokuyama Course Description: These courses establish the basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing. These courses also provide students with a brief overview of Japanese culture.	0930:MTWRF STERN 7
JPNS 102-02	Elementary Japanese Instructor: Peter Bates, Chie Tokuyama Course Description: These courses establish the basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing. These courses also provide students with a brief overview of Japanese culture.	1030:MTWRF STERN 7
JPNS 212-01	Intermediate Japanese Instructor: Mayumi Ikeda, Chie Tokuyama Course Description: The aim of this course is the mastery of the basic structure of Japanese language and communicative skills. The student will have an opportunity to get to know more of Japanese culture. Prerequisite: 102 or permission of the instructor.	0930:MTWRF ALTHSE 07
JPNS 212-02	Intermediate Japanese Instructor: Mayumi Ikeda, Chie Tokuyama Course Description: The aim of this course is the mastery of the basic structure of Japanese language and communicative skills. The student will have an opportunity to get to know more of Japanese culture. Prerequisite: 102 or permission of the instructor.	1030:MTWRF ALTHSE 07
JPNS 232-01	Advanced Japanese Instructor: Mayumi Ikeda Course Description: The emphasis in this course is placed on enhancing the students' fluency and acquiring increasingly creative skills through composition, oral presentation and discussion. Prerequisite: 212 or permission of the instructor.	1130:MWF STERN 12