GANG YUE, Chair
Peter A. Coclanis, Carl Ernst, W. Miles Fletcher, Guang Guo, Gail Henderson, Kevin Hewison, Norris Johnson, Ryuko Kubota, Melinda Meade, Donald M. Nonini, James L. Peacock, Steven Rosefielde, Thomas A. Tweed, Xinshu Zhao.
Sahar Amer, Janice B. Bardsley, Pika Ghosh, Charles Kurzman, Wendan Li, Allan R. Life, Xue Lan Rong, Yasmin Saikia, Sarah Shields, Michael Tsin, Margaret Wiener, Nadia Yaqub, Gang Yue.
Barbara Ambros, Glaire Anderson, Daniel Botsman, Inger Brodey, Thomas Campanella, Nila Chatterjee, Mark Driscoll, Banu Gokariksel, Li-ling Hsiao, Lauren Leve, Christopher Nelson, Lisa Pearce, Omid Safi, Jennifer Smith, Meenu Tewari, Robin Visser.
Eric Henry.
Yuki Aratake, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Luceil Friedman, Nasser Isleem, Yuko Kato, Young Mae Park, Shaheen Parveen, Hang Zhang, Yi Zhou.
J. Douglas Eyre, Lawrence Kessler, James H. Sanford, Jerome P. Seaton, James W. White.
The interdisciplinary Asian studies curriculum provides an intellectual challenge as well as sound training for students who intend to go on to graduate school in the social sciences or humanities and focus their research on Asia. It also provides an essential background for students who are contemplating professions (such as business, law, or journalism) with the intent of doing extensive work in Asia. The curriculum combines extensive language training with broad cultural studies that include art, history, literature, and religion as well as social science subjects such as anthropology, economics, geography, political science, and sociology.
The degree offered is bachelor of arts in Asian studies; within the major it is possible to pursue the general interdisciplinary track or to concentrate in Arab cultures, Chinese, or Japanese. Minors in Asian studies, Arabic, Chinese, modern Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, and Japanese are also offered. Students majoring in the Department of Asian Studies may also pursue a minor in the Department of Asian Studies that is different from their major.
All General Education requirements apply. The major in Asian studies consists of eight interdisciplinary courses and four language courses. Of the eight interdisciplinary courses, at least one must be chosen from each of the following three divisions:
HistoryASIA 53, 54, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 152, 187, 244, 261, 275, 276, 277, 281, 282, 283, 287, 288, 536, 537, 538, 539, 570; HIST 393 (when offered on Asia); JAPN 161, 377.
Humanities
ARAB 150, 151, 433, 434, 452, 453; ASIA 51, 55, 56, 147, 151, 153, 154, 161, 162, 180, 181, 183, 240, 241, 242, 252, 253, 266, 273, 284, 379, 380, 445, 451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 481, 483, 486, 581, 582, 583, 681; CHIN 150, 252, 354, 361, 451, 452, 463, 464, 544, 551, 552, 563; HNUR 490, 592; JAPN 160, 261, 375, 376, 378, 381, 384, 482; RELI 199 (when offered on Asia), 283, 328 (when offered on Asia), 490; VIET 252.
Social Sciences
ANTH 103, 120, 320; ASIA 52, 155, 192, 226, 243, 250, 265, 267, 350, 429, 440, 447, 453, 457, 460, 461, 469, 545, 574, 578, 586, 682; CHIN 562; POLI 195 (when offered on Asia).
A student may not count toward the interdisciplinary major in Asian studies both of any of the following pairs of courses: ASIA 138 and ASIA 180; ASIA 139 and ASIA 181; ASIA 451 and ASIA 538; ASIA 53 and JAPN 161.
With the approval of the associate chair of Asian studies, a student may substitute a course in directed readings (ASIA 396) for one of the interdisciplinary courses. To register for ASIA 396, a student must obtain the approval of the associate chair and the faculty member who will supervise the project.
More than one Asian country must be represented among the student's interdisciplinary courses.
Of the eight interdisciplinary courses, at least six must be passed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. No interdisciplinary course may be taken pass/fail.
Language Requirements
Majors must take four courses in a single Asian language. Students may use these courses to fulfill the General Education foreign language requirement. Up to two language courses beyond level four may count as interdisciplinary courses for the major.
Arab Cultures Concentration
Within the major in Asian studies, students may take a concentration in Arab cultures, which requires eight courses, in addition to ARAB 101, 102, 203, and 204. The eight major courses consist of:
* Two Arabic language courses beyond ARAB 204. (Students whose initial language placement is above ARAB 305 should consult the department.)
* ARAB 223 (Conversational Arabic). Students who are already conversant with an Arabic dialect may substitute an additional literature or culture course from ARAB 407, 408, 433, 434, 452, 453, 681; ASIA 451, 452, 455; they are highly encouraged to choose one of the literature courses taught in Arabic (ARAB 407 and 408).
* Either ARAB 150 (Introduction to Arab Culture) or ARAB 151 (Survey of Arabic Literature). It is recommended that students take ARAB 150 and/or 151 either prior to or concurrent with upper-level Arabic literature and culture classes.
* Four Arabic literature and culture courses, of which at least three must be chosen from ARAB 407, 408 (both taught in Arabic), 433, 434, 452, 453, 681; ASIA 451, 452, 455. At most one course may be chosen from ART 351; ASIA 138, 139, 276, 277, 447, 536, 537, 538, 581, 582; RELI 480; SOCI 419; or approved courses taken in UNC-sponsored study-abroad programs.
A student may not count both ASIA 451 and ASIA 538 toward the Arab cultures concentration.
Students majoring in Arab cultures are strongly encouraged to choose from the following courses to fulfill some of the General Education requirements or as electives: ART 351; ASIA 138, 139, 276, 277, 447, 536, 537, 538, 581, 582; RELI 480; SOCI 419.
With the approval of the associate chair of Asian studies, a student may count a course in directed readings (ASIA 396 or ARAB 496) in the concentration in Arab cultures. To register for ASIA 396 or ARAB 496, a student must obtain the approval of the associate chair and the faculty member who will supervise the project.
Of the eight courses in the concentration in Arab cultures, at least six must be passed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. No course in the concentration may be taken pass/fail.
Chinese Concentration
Within the major in Asian studies, students may take a concentration in Chinese, which requires eight courses, in addition to CHIN 101, 102, 203, and 204 (or CHIN 111 and 212). (Students whose initial language placement is above CHIN 305 or 313 should consult the department.) Upon completion of CHIN 204 (Intermediate Chinese II) or CHIN 212 (Intermediate Written Chinese), students can pursue the concentration along one of two tracks:
Track A: For students who have completed CHIN 204, the following six language courses are required: CHIN 305, 306, 407, 408, 490, and 510.
Track B: For students who have completed CHIN 212, the following six language courses are required: CHIN 313, 414, 490, 510, 462, and 590.
Students on both language tracks must complete two additional courses, chosen from ASIA 453; CHIN 150, 252, 354, 361, 451, 452, 463, 464, 544, 551, 552, 562, or 563. Students on track A may take CHIN 462 in lieu of one of these two additional courses.
Approved courses taken in UNC-Chapel Hill sponsored study abroad programs may count in the concentration. Students taking a concentration in Chinese are also encouraged to take the following courses: ASIA 133, 134, 183, 226, 265, 282, 283, 284, 545, 574, 578, 682.
With the approval of the associate chair of Asian studies, a student may count a course in directed readings (ASIA 396 or CHIN 496) in the concentration in Chinese. To register for ASIA 396 or CHIN 496, a student must obtain the approval of the associate chair and the faculty member who will supervise the project.
Of the eight courses in the concentration in Chinese, at least six must be passed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. No course in the concentration may be taken pass/fail.
Japanese Concentration
Within the major in Asian studies, students may take a concentration in Japanese, which requires eight courses, in addition to JAPN 101, 102, 203, and 204. Of the eight courses, six must be language courses beyond JAPN 204 (the second semester of Intermediate Japanese), chosen from JAPN 305, 306, 408, 409, 410, 490, 517, 518, 519, or 590. (Students whose initial language placement is above JAPN 305 should consult the department.) The remaining two courses must be chosen from among the following: ASIA 379, 380, 457, 481, 483, 486; JAPN 160, 161, 261, 375, 376, 377, 378, 381, 384, 482. Approved courses taken in UNC-Chapel Hill sponsored study abroad programs may count in the concentration. Students taking a concentration in Japanese are also encouraged to take the following courses: ASIA 134, 183, 226, 265, 281, 284, 286, 287, 288, 440, 586.
With the approval of the associate chair of Asian studies, a student may count a course in directed readings (ASIA 396 or JAPN 496) in the concentration in Japanese. To register for ASIA 396 or JAPN 496, a student must obtain the approval of the associate chair and the faculty member who will supervise the project.
Of the eight courses in the concentration in Japanese, at least six must be passed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. No course in the concentration may be taken pass/fail.
A student may take an interdisciplinary minor in Asian studies by completing five courses, with at least one course chosen from each of the three divisions of the Asian studies major: history, humanities, and social sciences. (Students interested in advanced Asian language training should consider the Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, or Japanese minors.)
A student may not count toward the interdisciplinary minor in Asian studies both of any of the following pairs of courses: ASIA 138 and ASIA 180; ASIA 139 and ASIA 181; ASIA 451 and ASIA 538; ASIA 53 and JAPN 161.
The undergraduate minor in Arabic consists of four courses.
Three courses are language courses beyond ARAB 203 (the first semester of Intermediate Arabic).
The other course must be chosen from among the following: ARAB 150, 151, 223, 407, 408, 433, 434, 452, 681; ASIA 138, 139, 154, 180, 181, 187, 192, 275, 276, 277, 447, 451, 452, 455, 536, 537, 538, 581, 582.
A student may not count toward the Arabic minor both of any of the following pairs of courses: ASIA 138 and ASIA 180; ASIA 139 and ASIA 181; ASIA 451 and ASIA 538.
The undergraduate minor in Chinese consists of five courses.
At least three of the courses must be language courses beyond CHIN 203 (the first semester of Intermediate Chinese), chosen from among the following: CHIN 204, 212, 305, 306, 313, 407, 408, 414, 490, 510, or 590.
The other two courses may be chosen either from the same list or from among the following: ASIA 453; CHIN 150, 252, 354, 361, 451, 452, 462, 463, 464, 544, 551, 552, 562, 563.
The undergraduate minor in Hebrew consists of four courses.
Three courses are language courses beyond HEBR 203 (the first semester of Intermediate Hebrew).
The other course must be chosen from among the following: AMST 253; ASIA 276, 277, 538; ENGL 289; GERM 56, 270; HIST 262; RELI 103, 106, 107, 110, 205, 206, 343, 401, 402, 403, 404, 503, 512, 602.
The undergraduate minor in Hindi-Urdu consists of four courses.
Three courses are language courses beyond HNUR 203 (the first semester of Intermediate Hindi-Urdu).
The other course must be chosen from among the following: ASIA 135, 136, 152, 155, 161, 162, 253, 261, 582; HNUR 407, 408, 490, 592.
The undergraduate minor in Japanese consists of four language courses beyond JAPN 203 (the first semester of Intermediate Japanese), chosen from among the following: JAPN 204, 305, 306, 408, 409, 410, 490, 517, 518, 519, 590.
A candidate for honors in Asian studies will write a substantial paper under the guidance of a faculty member. While researching and writing the honors paper, the student will enroll in ASIA 691H and 692H, which count as two of the interdisciplinary courses of the major. In the case of the concentrations in Chinese and Japanese, ASIA 691H and 692H may count toward the major in the concentration as deemed appropriate by the department.
A committee composed of at least two faculty members will examine the candidate. To be accepted as an honors candidate, a student must meet the College of Arts and Sciences requirement of a minimum overall grade point average of 3.2, secure the consent of a faculty member in the Asian studies field to act as advisor for the project, and submit a proposal to the associate chair of Asian studies for approval.
Departmental Involvement
The department sponsors a wide variety of cultural events - lectures, film series, performances, and more - as well as social and informational events where students can get to know each other and faculty members in an informal setting. Faculty in the department serve as advisors to some of the many Asia-related student organizations on campus, such as the Japan Club, Chinese Conversation Club, and more.
Languages Across the Curriculum
The department participates in the Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC) program, offering a one-credit-hour discussion section that is conducted in Arabic but associated with a variety of courses offered in English, both in Asian studies and in other departments such as history or religious studies. This LAC recitation section offers students the opportunity to use their Arabic language skills in a broader intellectual context.
Libraries
The University has rich collections of books and periodicals on Asia in the relevant Asian languages, as well as in English and other Western languages. Experts in the collection development department of Davis Library are available to help students locate the materials they need. The University also has an outstanding collection of Asian films and other audiovisual materials, housed in the Media Resource Center at House Library.
Speaker Series
The department sponsors an annual speaker series. These events include lectures by prominent artists, scholars, and writers, and are often cosponsored by other units on campus.
Study Abroad
UNC-Chapel Hill sponsors several study programs (summer, semester, and yearlong) in China, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Asian studies majors are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to live and study in an Asian setting, which also satisfy the experiential education requirement. For further information on these programs and other study abroad opportunities in Asia, contact the University's Study Abroad Office.
Undergraduate Research
The department actively encourages undergraduate student research. Through classes, advising, and office hour consultations, faculty guide students toward defining areas of interest, conceptualizing research questions, identifying sources, and writing academic papers. Students may pursue research through independent studies, the senior honors thesis, and study abroad research opportunities such as the Burch Fellowship. Asian studies students have received a variety of competitive research support and travel awards, won regional contests for undergraduate papers, published papers in academic journals, and presented their work at such events as the Senior Colloquium in Asian Studies and the campuswide Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research in the spring.
Facilities
Students taking courses in the Department of Asian Studies have support for their work through the Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC), housed on the ground floor of Dey Hall. The FLRC provides resources and services for language teaching and learning, including audio and video materials; smart classrooms with PCs and projection equipment; listening, viewing, and recording facilities; a walk-in computer lab; and online databases for language learning.
As a liberal arts major, the Asian studies major trains undergraduates to read and think analytically and to present their ideas effectively in oral and written communication, essential preparations for a variety of careers and for the responsibilities of living in an interdependent world. Graduates of the program have continued their academic preparation in top-ranked graduate programs across the country while others have built distinguished careers in banking, journalism, international education, and government.
Department of Asian Studies, 113 New West, CB# 3267, (919) 962-4294, asia@unc.edu. Web site: www.unc.edu/depts/asia.
Asian Studies General (ASIA)
051 [006J] First-Year Seminar: Cultural Encounters: The Arabs and the West (3). Examines the historical, cultural, literary, and artistic relations between the Arab world and the West (Europe and the United States) from the 18th century until today.
052 [006J] First-Year Seminar: Food in Chinese Culture (3). Examines the cultural practice and meanings of food, cooking, eating, and drinking through Chinese literature and cinema. Main themes include food and rituals, gourmandism and poetic taste, cannibalism and the grotesque, and hunger and revolution.
053 [006J] First-Year Seminar: The Geisha in History, Fiction, and Fantasy (3). Explores the artistic traditions of Japanese performers known as geisha. Sources include woodblock prints, novels, photographs, academic studies, and popular Japanese and American films.
054 [006J] First-Year Seminar: The American Life of Japanese Women (3). Considers how American popular culture has portrayed Japanese women since the 1860s, asking what this reveals about changing American ideas of race, gender, and national identity.
055 [006J] First-Year Seminar: Kung-fu: The Concept of Heroism in Chinese Culture (3). Film, history, novels, and theater are used to explore the rich, complex kung-fu tradition in Chinese culture from ancient to modern times, as well as its appropriation in foreign films.
056 [006J] First-Year Seminar: Writing Women in Modern China (3). Compares the rhetoric of equality between the sexes presented by late Qing, May Fourth, and communist thinkers to perspectives on gender and society by 20th-century Chinese women writers.
131 [032A] Southeast Asia to the Early 19th Century (HIST 131) (3). See HIST 131 for description.
132 [032B] Southeast Asia since the Early 19th Century (HIST 132, PWAD 132) (3). See HIST 132 for description.
133 [033] Introduction to Chinese History (HIST 133) (3). See HIST 133 for description.
134 [034] Modern East Asia (HIST 134, PWAD 134) (3). See HIST 134 for description.
135 [035A] South Asian History to 1750 (HIST 135) (3). See HIST 135 for description.
136 [035B] South Asian History Since 1750 (HIST 136) (3). See HIST 136 for description.
138 [036] Introduction to Islamic Civilization (HIST 138) (3). See HIST 138 for description.
139 [037] Later Islamic Civilization and the Modern Muslim World (HIST 139) (3). See HIST 139 for description.
147 Lost in Translation: Understanding Western Experience in East and Southeast Asia (3). An examination of the experiences of western travelers in East/Southeast Asia, from both fictional and nonfictional accounts in print and film.
151 [031] Literature and Society in Southeast Asia (CMPL 151) (3). This course is an introduction to the societies of Southeast Asia through literature. Background materials and films will supplement the comparative study of traditional works, novels, short stories, and poems.
152 [032] Survey of South Asian Cultural History (3). Readings from diverse disciplines illuminate the broad features of South Asia throughout history. Topics include political history and social thought - including gender and caste - and religious and imaginative literature.
153 [022] Introduction to South Asian Art (ART 153) (3). See ART 153 for description.
154 Introduction to Art and Architecture of Islamic Lands (8th-16th c. CE) (ART 154) (3). This course introduces the arts of the Islamic lands from the seventh-century rise of the Umayyad dynasty of Syria to the 16th-century expansion of the ottoman empire.
155 Anthropology of South Asia (ANTH 155) (3). Introduction to South Asia and the effects of colonialism, nationalism and globalization. Links agency and structural constraints in addressing gender, caste, class, religion, nationalism and the postcolonial state.
161 [070] Survey of Indian Literature in Translation (3). Features the Sanskrit Ramayana and Mahabharata, poetry from Tamil, Bengali, and Hindi, as well as the Islamic ghazal. Concludes with the colonial impact and the rise of the novel.
162 [040] Nation, Film, and Novel in Modern India (3). Focus on how modern Indian writers (Tagore, Manto, Rushdie, Rusva) have represented the creation of an Indian national identity through such historical periods as British colonialism, the Mutiny of 1857, the Indian Independence Movement, and the Partition and ensuing communal violence.
180 Introduction to Islamic Civilization (RELI 180) (3). A broad, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary introduction to the traditional civilization of the Muslim world.
181 Later Islamic Civilization and Modern Muslim Cultures (RELI 181) (3). A broad interdisciplinary survey of the later Islamic empires since the 15th century and their successor societies in the modern Muslim world.
183 [039] Asian Religions (RELI 183) (3). See RELI 183 for description.
187 [038] Arab Histories (HIST 187, RELI 187) (3). See RELI 187 for description.
192 [046] Contemporary Middle East (INTS 192, RELI 192) (3). See RELI 192 for description.
226 [054] Government and Politics of East Asia (POLI 226) (3). See POLI 226 for description.
240 Performance in Southeast Asia: Gongs, Punks, and Shadows (MUSC 240) (3). See MUSC 240 for description.
241 [041] Asian Literature/Study Abroad Program (3-6). This course, taught in a study abroad program in Asia, will focus on topics related to Asian literature. The Office of Undergraduate Curricula must approve use for General Education.
242 [042] Asian Fine Arts/Study Abroad Program (3-6). This course, taught in a study abroad program in Asia, will focus on topics related to Asian fine arts. The Office of Undergraduate Curricula must approve use for General Education.
243 [043] Asian Societies/Study Abroad Program (3-6). This course, taught in a study abroad program in Asia, will examine Asian society from a social science perspective. The Office of Undergraduate Curricula must approve use for General Education.
244 [044] Asian History/Study Abroad Program (3-6). This course, taught in a study abroad program in Asia, will focus on topics related to Asian history. The Office of Undergraduate Curricula must approve use for General Education.
250 [085] Asia and World Affairs (POLI 250, PWAD 250) (3). See POLI 250 for description.
252 [062] Popular Culture in Modern Southeast Asia (CMPL 252, INTS 252) (3). This course examines popular culture in Southeast Asia as a response to colonialism, nationalism, modernization, the state, and globalization. Topics include: theater, film, pop songs, television, rituals, and the Internet.
253 [073] Islam, Identity, and the Arts (3). Examines the attitudes liberal, fundamentalist, and mystical Muslims have toward music, visual arts, and poetry. How Islamic cultures have both promoted and censored the arts, and the motivations behind such attitudes. Also examines Western stereotypes about Islamic arts.
261 [061] India Through Western Eyes (3). Examines Western views of India and Indian culture and how these views differ from the way Indians in India and Indian immigrants in the West understand themselves and express their relationship to India through novels and travelogues.
265 [166] Eastern Asia (GEOG 265) (3). See GEOG 265 for description.
266 [068] Arts of Early and Medieval India (ART 266) (3). See ART 266 for description.
267 [167] Tropical Asia (GEOG 267) (3). See GEOG 267 for description.
273 [067] Arts under the Mughal Dynasty in India (ART 273) (3). See ART 273 for description.
275 [045] History of Iraq (HIST 275, PWAD 275) (3). See HIST 275 for description.
276 [078] The Modern Middle East (HIST 276) (3). See HIST 276 for description.
277 The Conflict over Israel/Palestine (HIST 277, PWAD 277) (3). Explores the conflict over Palestine during the last 100 years. Surveys the development of competing nationalisms, the contest for resources and political control that led to the partition of the region, the war that established a Jewish state, and the subsequent struggles between conflicting groups for land and independence.
281 [074] The Pacific War, 1937-1945: Its Causes and Legacy (HIST 281, PWAD 281) (3). See HIST 281 for description.
282 [084] China in the World (HIST 282, INTS 282) (3). See HIST 282 for description.
283 [086] Revolutionary Change in Contemporary China (HIST 283) (3). See HIST 283 for description.
284 [071] The Buddhist Tradition: East Asia (RELI 284) (3). See RELI 284 for description.
286 [083] Samurai, Peasant, Merchant, and Outcaste: Japan under the Tokugawa, 1550-1850 (HIST 286) (3). Japanese society in the last great age of samurai rule. From small villages to the largest cities of the pre-industrial world, students explore the realities of life in 'traditional' Japan.
287 [087] Japan's Modern Revolution (HIST 287) (3). See HIST 287 for description.
288 [088] 20th-Century Japan (HIST 288) (3). See HIST 288 for description.
350 [089] The Asian American Experience (3). The course addresses the history and sociology of Asian immigration and experience in the United States, as well as the formation of diasporic identities among Asian Americans.
360 [075] Introduction to Contemporary Asian American Literature and Theory (ENGL 360) (3). See ENGL 360 for description.
379 [079] Cowboys, Samurai, and Rebels in Film and Fiction (CMPL 379) (3). See CMPL 379 for description.
380 [080] Almost Despicable Heroines in Japanese and Western Literature (CMPL 380, WMST 380) (3). See CMPL 380 for description.
390 [090] Seminar in Asian Studies (3). When offered, the topic will vary with the instructor. The class will be limited to a seminar size, and students must receive permission from the instructor to register.
396 [091] Independent Readings (3). For the student who wishes to create and pursue a project in Asian studies under the supervision of a selected instructor. Prior permission required. Course is limited to three credit hours per semester.
429 [129] Culture and Power in Southeast Asia (ANTH 429, FOLK 429) (3). See ANTH 429 for description.
440 [123] Government and Politics in Japan (POLI 440) (3). See POLI 440 for description.
445 [155] Asian Religions in America (RELI 445) (3). See RELI 445 for description.
447 [147] Gender, Space, and Place in the Middle East (GEOG 447, INTS 447) (3). See GEOG 447 for description.
451 [140] Orientalist Fantasies and Discourses on the Other (INTS 451) (3). This interdisciplinary course (literature, film, painting, music) examines the Eastern and Western encounters with and discourses on the Other from the 18th century to the present.
452 Imagining Palestine (3). Explores how Palestine is portrayed in writings, films, and other creative works and how Palestinian portrayals of homeland affect others' perceptions of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Arab world.
453 [143] Global Shangri-La: Tibet in the Modern World (INTS 453) (3). An examination of the history, society, and culture of modern Tibet and its imagination in the context of international politics and from a multidisciplinary perspective.
454 [144] Topics in Critical Theory East/West (3). Two major thinkers, one from East Asia and one from Western Europe, will be used to develop theoretical vocabularies that transcend the Eurocentric ones currently dominating philosophy and literary and cultural theory.
455 [142] Arabs in America (INTS 455) (3). Traces the history and development of Arab American communities in the United States from the slave trade to the most important immigration waves over the past two centuries.
456 [128] Art and Ritual in South Asia (ART 456) (3). See ART 456 for description.
457 Globalization in East Asia/East Asianized Globalization (INTS 457) (3). Prerequisites, INTS 210 for international studies majors, and one content course in either Japanese or Chinese for Asian studies majors. Through a focus on East Asia, this course will treat globalization as a truly global phenomenon and not one centered in the United States or even EuroAmerica. Here, the emphasis will be on the often overlooked impact of Japanese and Chinese pop culture, film, technology, and finance on the different fields of globalization.
460 Sex, Crime and Corruption in East and Southeast Asia (3). A political economy and comparative approach to crime and corruption in Asia, seeking to understand linkages and relationships between corruption and development in changing political, social, and economic contexts.
461 The Political Economy of Southeast Asia (3). The course examines critical linkages between economic policy and processes and political decisions - neoclassical, institutionalist, dependency/world-systems and structuralist approaches. These theories are applied to contemporary Southeast Asia.
469 [169] Western and Asian Economic Systems (ECON 469) (3). See ECON 469 for description.
481 [181] Rhetoric of Silence: Cross-Cultural Theme and Technique (CMPL 481) (3). See CMPL 481 for description.
483 [183] Cross-Currents in East-West Literature (CMPL 483) (3). See CMPL 483 for description.
486 [186] Literary Landscapes in Europe and Japan (CMPL 486) (3). See CMPL 486 for description.
490 [199] Advanced Topics in Asian Studies (1-4). The course topic will vary with the instructor.
536 [194] Revolution in the Modern Middle East (HIST 536) (3). See HIST 536 for description.
537 [195] Women in the Middle East (HIST 537, WMST 537) (3). See HIST 537 for description.
538 [197] The Middle East and the West (HIST 538) (3). See HIST 538 for description.
539 [193] The Economic History of Southeast Asia (HIST 539) (3). See HIST 539 for description.
545 [145] The Politics of Culture in East Asia (ANTH 545) (3). See ANTH 545 for description.
570 [153] The Vietnam War (HIST 570, PWAD 570) (3). See HIST 570 for description.
574 [174] Chinese World Views (ANTH 574, RELI 591) (3). See ANTH 574 for description.
578 [178] Chinese Diaspora in the Asia Pacific (ANTH 578) (3). See ANTH 578 for description.
581 [171] Sufism (RELI 581) (3). See RELI 581 for description.
582 [172] Islam and Islamic Art in South Asia (RELI 582) (3). See RELI 582 for description.
583 [173] Religion and Culture in Iran, 1500-Present (RELI 583) (3). See RELI 583 for description.
586 [196] The Gardens, Shrines, and Temples of Japan (ANTH 586) (3). See ANTH 586 for description.
681 [179] Readings in Islamicate Literatures (ARAB 681, RELI 681) (3). See RELI 681 for description.
682 [182] Contemporary Chinese Society (ANTH 682) (3). See ANTH 682 for description.
691H [097] Senior Honors Essay (3). Required for honors students in Asian studies.
692H [098] Senior Honors Essay (3). Required for honors students in Asian studies.
Arab World (ARAB)
150 [033] Introduction to Arab Culture (3). Introduction to the culture of the Arab world and of the Arabs in diasporas: art, literature, film, music, dance, food, history, religion, folklore, etc.
151 [034] Survey of Arabic Literature (3). Introduces the rich literary heritage of the Arabic language from pre-Islamic to modern times and covers all major genres. Emphasis on critical thinking, literary analysis, and academic writing.
433 [133] Medieval Arabic Literature in Translation (3). Introduction to the main literary themes and genres from the pre-Islamic era to the early 16th century; course will include discussion of Andalusian literature.
434 [134] Modern Arabic Literature in Translation (3). Course treats a variety of themes and genres of Arabic literature from the mid-20th century to the present.
452 [152] Imagining Palestine (3). Explores how Palestine is portrayed in writings, films, and other creative works and how Palestinian portrayals of homeland affect others' perceptions of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Arab World.
453 Film, Nation, and Identity in the Arab World (3). Introduction to history of Arab cinema from 1920s to present. Covers film industries in various regions of the Arab world and transnational Arab film. All materials and discussion in English.
China (CHIN)
150 [050] Introduction to Chinese Civilization (3). A course designed to introduce students to the Chinese world of past and present. Chinese civilization is explored from a variety of perspectives: political, social, cultural, intellectual, and economic.
252 [051] Introduction to Chinese Culture through Narrative (3). This course shows how Chinese historical legends define and transmit the values, concepts, figures of speech, and modes of behavior that constitute Chinese culture.
354 [052] Chinese Culture through Calligraphy (3). An introduction to the basic skills of brush writing and the cultural, historical, and artistic aspects of Chinese calligraphy. Open to anyone; knowledge of Chinese language is not required.
361 [053] Chinese Traditional Theater (3). This course introduces traditional Chinese theater from its earliest development to modern times by examining the interrelation of its elements - music, dance, poetry, and illustration - with performance footage, visual art, and dramatic texts.
451 [133] Chinese Literature in Translation through the T'ang (3). A survey of Chinese literature from the classical period to the end of the T'ang dynasty (906 AD).
452 [134] Chinese Literature in Translation Since the Sung (3). A survey of Chinese literature from the Sung Dynasty to 1949.
463 [135] Narrative Ethics in Modern China (3). By exploring intersections of the narrative and the normative, this course considers relations between text, ethics, and everyday life in 20th century China by reading texts on aesthetics.
464 [136] The City in Modern Chinese Literature and Film (3). This course analyzes historical changes of the city through examining the individual, national, and global identity of Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, and Hong Kong as reflected in their histories, politics, built environment, ethos, language, and culture.
544 [148] Chinese Cinema (3). This course surveys Chinese film from the mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, examining films and criticism in social and historical contexts. Major topics will include nationalism, tradition, gender, and ethnicity.
551 [144] Chinese Poetry in Translation (3). Selected topics in Chinese poetry concentrating on one period or one genre.
552 [145] Topics in Chinese Prose (3). Selected topics in Chinese fiction, historical writing, and prose belles lettres, concentrating on one period or one genre.
562 [137] Post-Mao Chinese Urban Culture and Arts (3). This course examines contemporary art, architecture, film, fiction, and city planning documents to consider the impact of three decades of market-based, postrevolutionary urban transformation on a traditionally rural-based, agricultural civilization.
563 [138] Post-Mao Chinese Literature in Translation (3). A study of Chinese literature since 1977, its historical context in the New Era of reform, and influences from modern Western literature.
India/Pakistan (HNUR)
592 [134] Religious Conflict and Narrative in India (RELI 592) (3). Historical causes of violence between Hindus and Muslims in modern India. Short stories, poetry, and novels in translation are used to explore how conflicts over religious sites, religious conversion, image worship, and language contributed to a sense of conflicting religious identity.
Japan (JAPN)
160 [133] Introduction to Japanese Literature in Translation (3). The major genres, aesthetic concepts, and classic and modern works of Japanese literature in English translation.
161 Geisha in History, Fiction, and Fantasy (3). Explores the artistic traditions of Japanese performers known as geisha. Sources include woodblock prints, novels, photographs, academic studies, and popular Japanese and American films.
261 [085] Japanese Theater (3). Explores the major forms of classical Japanese theater (Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku), modern innovations in dramatic art, and contemporary reinventions of the classical theater in Japanese animated film.
375 [075] The Culture of Modern, Imperial Japan, 1900-1945 (3). This course will examine the various expressions of cultural modernity in Japan with a focus on film, literature, and popular culture from 1900 to the end of the Pacific War.
376 [076] Colonial East Asia/Postcolonial Japan (INTS 376) (3). Focusing on literary, philosophical, and media works, this course will first examine Japanese colonialism from 1895 to 1940 and then the postcolonial effects of that colonialism within Japan after 1945.
377 [077] Cultural Studies of Early Modern Japan (3). Introduction to political, aesthetic, and intellectual works of Japan's Tokugawa period (1603-1868). Examines the characteristics of Tokugawa cultural works alongside developments in critical thought in ethics, economics, and social philosophy.
378 [078] Introduction to Japanese Film and Animation (3). Students will be introduced to major works in Japanese film and animation. They will also be introduced to themes in contemporary visual theory and media studies.
381 [081] Women and Work in Japan (WMST 381) (3). Examines construction of traditional women's roles in Japan and feminist challenges to them by exploring various aspects of "women's work." Interdisciplinary readings consider law, social custom, media representations, and feminist activism.
384 [084] Women Writers in Japanese Society (WMST 384) (3). Examines Japanese literature and culture through fiction and poetry by women. Explores ideas in contemporary feminist criticism in Japan and the West as a means to read Japanese women's writing.
482 [082] Embodying Japan: The Cultures of Beauty, Sports, and Medicine in Japan (3). Explores Japanese culture and society through investigating changing concepts of the human body. Sources include anthropological and history materials, science fiction, and film.
Vietnam (VIET)
252 [051] Introduction to Vietnamese Culture through Music and Narrative (3). This course shows how Vietnamese music and historical legends define, reinforce, and transmit core values, concepts, figures of speech, and modes of behavior in Vietnamese culture.
Arabic (ARAB)
101 [101] Elementary Arabic I (4). Introduction to [GB1]modern standard Arabic, including the Arabic script, basic grammar and vocabulary, and developing skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
102 [102] Elementary Arabic II (4). Prerequisite, ARAB 101 or permission of instructor. Introduction to modern standard Arabic, including the Arabic script, basic grammar and vocabulary, and developing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
203 [103] Intermediate Arabic I (4). Prerequisite, ARAB 102 or permission of instructor. A proficiency-based course centered on reading, writing, speaking, and listening to modern standard Arabic with an emphasis on understanding the application of grammatical structures and vocabulary development.
204 [104] Intermediate Arabic II (4). Prerequisite, ARAB 203 or permission of instructor. A proficiency based course centered on reading, writing, speaking, and listening to modern standard Arabic with an emphasis on understanding the application of grammatical structures and vocabulary development.
223 [023] Conversational Arabic (3). Prerequisite, ARAB 203 or permission of instructor. Conversational course introducing one of the major dialects of Arabic. Egyptian and Levantine dialects each offered in alternate years. Emphasis on building oral proficiency while increasing awareness of Arab culture.
305 [105] Advanced Arabic I (3). Prerequisite, ARAB 204 or permission of instructor. Intensive reading of a variety of texts; films, oral presentations, and writing; extensive vocabulary development.
306 [106] Advanced Arabic II (3). Prerequisite, ARAB 305 or permission of instructor. Intensive reading of a variety of texts; films, oral presentations, and writing; extensive vocabulary development.
308 Arabic Languages Across the Curriculum Recitation (1). Prerequisite, ARAB 204 or permission of supervising faculty member. Arabic recitation offered in conjunction with selected content courses. Weekly discussion and readings in Arabic relating to attached content courses.
407 [141] Readings in Arabic I (3). Prerequisite, ARAB 306 or permission of instructor. Classical and/or modern readings in Arabic, according to the students' interest.
408 [142] Readings in Arabic II (3). Prerequisite, ARAB 306 or permission of instructor. Classical and/or modern readings in Arabic, according to the students' interest.
496 Independent Readings in Arabic (1-3). Prerequisite, departmental permission. For the student who wishes to create and pursue an independent project in Arabic under the supervision of a selected instructor. Maximum three credit hours per semester.
681 [179] Readings in Islamicate Literatures (ASIA 681, RELI 681) (3). See RELI 681 (only when offered in Arabic) for description.
Chinese (CHIN)
101 [001] Elementary Chinese I (4). Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, focusing on pronunciation, simple conversation, and basic grammar. Reading and writing Chinese characters are also taught. Five hours per week, three for lectures and two for oral practice.
102 [002] Elementary Chinese II (4). Prerequisite, CHIN 101 or permission of instructor. Continued training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing on everyday topics. Five hours per week, three for lectures and two for oral practice.
111 [101] Elementary Written Chinese (3). Designed for students who already understand and speak some Chinese. The training in the course centers on reading and writing. This course is taught in Chinese. CHIN 111 is equivalent to CHIN 101 and 102. CHIN 111 does not count toward the Chinese minor. Three hours per week.
203 [003] Intermediate Chinese I (4). Prerequisite, CHIN 102 or permission of instructor. Second-year level of modern standard Chinese. Five hours per week, three for lectures and two for oral practice.
204 [004] Intermediate Chinese II (4). Prerequisite, CHIN 203 or permission of instructor. Second-year level of modern standard Chinese. Five hours per week, three for lectures and two for oral practice.
212 [102] Intermediate Written Chinese (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 111 or permission of instructor. Designed for students who already understand and speak some Chinese. The training in the course centers on reading and writing. This course is taught in Chinese. CHIN 212 is equivalent to CHIN 203 and 204. Three hours per week.
305 [110] Advanced Spoken Chinese (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 204 or CHIN 212 or permission of instructor. This course emphasizes the development of conversational skills with readings on everyday topics and vocabulary buildup. Three hours per week.
306 [111] Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 313 or CHIN 305 or permission of instructor. This course provides training in advanced conversation and composition with readings that cover a wide range of topics on Chinese society, economics, history, politics, etc. Three hours per week.
313 [103] Advanced Written Chinese (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 212 or CHIN 204 or permission of instructor. This is the third course in modern written Chinese for heritage students. The material covered is comparable to the material dealt with in the third year of the regular Chinese language sequence. Three hours per week.
407 [112] Readings in Modern Chinese I (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 306 or permission of instructor. Readings selected from high quality authentic texts of modern Chinese, including newspaper articles and published writings of literary, cultural, and social interest relating to modern Chinese society. This course is taught in Chinese, with further training in speech and writing.
408 [113] Readings in Modern Chinese II (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 407 or permission of instructor. Readings selected from high quality authentic texts of modern Chinese, including newspaper articles and published writings of literary, cultural, and social interest relating to modern Chinese society. This course is taught in Chinese, with further training in speech and writing.
414 Advanced Reading and Composition (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 313 or permission of instructor. Fourth course for heritage students, comparable to fourth year of the regular sequence. Focuses on reading and writing skills in modern Chinese, using authentic reading materials. Three hours per week.
462 Studies in Chinese Language (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 408 or CHIN 414 or permission of instructor. Overview of the Chinese language - sociolinguistic aspects, history, standard vs. dialects, spoken vs. written language, language reform, and Chinese language acquisition. Taught partially in Chinese.
490 Topics in Chinese Literature and Language (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 408 or CHIN 414 or permission of instructor. Readings in Chinese literature and language on varying topics. May be taken more than once for credit as topics change.
496 Independent Readings in Chinese (1-3). Prerequisite, departmental permission. For the student who wishes to create and pursue an independent project in Chinese under the supervision of a selected instructor. Maximum three credit hours per semester.
510 Introduction to Classical Chinese (3). Prerequisite, CHIN 408 or permission of instructor. Advanced study of the Chinese classics.
590 Advanced Topics in Chinese Literature and Language (3). This is an advanced topics course in Chinese literature and language, culture and society. The instruction is entirely in Chinese with the use of authentic materials. Three hours per week.
Hebrew (HEBR)
101 [001] Elementary Modern Hebrew I (JWST 101) (3). Introduces the essential elements of modern Hebrew structure and vocabulary and aspects of modern Israeli culture. Aural comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing are stressed.
102 [002] Elementary Modern Hebrew II (JWST 102) (3). Prerequisite, HEBR 101 or permission of instructor. Continued instruction in the essential elements of modern Hebrew structure and vocabulary and aspects of modern Israeli culture. Aural comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing are stressed.
203 [003] Intermediate Modern Hebrew I (3). Prerequisite, HEBR 102 or permission of instructor. Second-year level instruction in the essential elements of modern Hebrew structure and vocabulary and aspects of modern Israeli culture. Aural comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing are stressed. An introduction to representative literary works is included.
204 [004] Intermediate Modern Hebrew II (3). Prerequisite, HEBR 203 or permission of instructor. Continued instruction in the essential elements of modern Hebrew structure and vocabulary and aspects of modern Israeli culture. Aural comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing are stressed. An introduction to representative literary works is included.
305 Advanced Hebrew I (JWST 305) (3). Prerequisite, HEBR 204 or permission of instructor. Third year of instruction in spoken and written Hebrew with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of literary works by major Israeli authors.
306 Advanced Hebrew II (JWST 306) (3). Prerequisite, HEBR 305 or permission of instructor. Third year of instruction in spoken and written Hebrew with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of literary works by major Israeli authors.
Hindi-Urdu (HNUR)
101 [101] Elementary Hindi-Urdu I (4). Introduction to modern spoken and written Hindi-Urdu. Speaking and listening practice, basic sentence pattern exercises, grammar fundamentals, the writing system, and creative applications exploring South Asian culture are included. Five hours per week, three devoted to instruction in grammar and two to oral practice.
102 [102] Elementary Hindi-Urdu II (4). Prerequisite, HNUR 101 or permission of instructor. Continued instruction in modern spoken and written Hindi-Urdu. Sessions include speaking and listening drills, skits, role-play, and discussion of video and audio materials. Five hours per week, three devoted to instruction in grammar and two to oral practice.
203 [103] Intermediate Hindi-Urdu I (4). Prerequisite, HNUR 102 or permission of instructor. Second year of instruction in modern spoken and written Hindi-Urdu, including situational speaking and listening practice, complex sentence pattern exercises and idioms, vocabulary building, intermediate grammar topics, and reading exercises. The Urdu writing system is introduced.
204 [104] Intermediate Hindi-Urdu II (4). Prerequisite, HNUR 203 or permission of instructor. Continued second year of instruction in modern spoken and written Hindi-Urdu. Students practice writing short essays and letters and continue to develop mature oral competency in Hindi-Urdu.
221 The Urdu Script (1). This course introduces the Urdu alphabet (Nastaliq). Prior knowledge of spoken Urdu or Hindi is helpful but not required.
305 [105] Advanced Hindi-Urdu I (3). Prerequisite, HNUR 204 or permission of instructor. Third year of instruction in spoken and written Hindi-Urdu with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of literary works by major South Asian authors.
306 [106] Advanced Hindi-Urdu II (3). Prerequisite, HNUR 305 or permission of instructor. Third year of instruction in spoken and written Hindi-Urdu with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of literary works by major South Asian authors.
407 [107] Readings in Hindi-Urdu Poetry (3). Prerequisite, HNUR 306 or permission of instructor. Introduces the development of Hindi and Urdu poetry from the 15th century to the present, including the epic, devotional, dramatic, and romantic genres.
408 [108] Readings in Hindi-Urdu Prose (3). Prerequisite, HNUR 306 or permission of instructor. Introduces the range of Hindi-Urdu prose genres: the short story, the romance, the novel, and the autobiography.
490 [115] Topics in Hindi-Urdu Literature and Language (3). Directed readings in Hindi-Urdu literature and language on topics not covered by scheduled classes. Possible areas of study include Indian film and literature, Hindi-English translations, the Indian diaspora, Hindi journalism, and readings in comparative religions.
496 Independent Readings in Hindi-Urdu (1-3). Prerequisite, departmental permission. For the student who wishes to create and pursue an independent project in Hindi-Urdu under the supervision of a selected instructor. Maximum three credit hours per semester.
Japanese (JAPN)
101 [101] Elementary Japanese I (4). Introduction to modern Japanese with text and supplementary materials. Hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji are introduced. Weekly class hours devoted to basic sentence pattern exercises, speaking and writing practice, and creative application. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
102 [102] Elementary Japanese II (4). Prerequisite, JAPN 101 or permission of instructor. Continued beginning course of modern Japanese with text and supplementary materials. Approximately 150 additional kanji are introduced. Focus on basic sentence pattern exercises, speaking and writing practice, and creative application. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
203 [103] Intermediate Japanese I (4). Prerequisite, JAPN 102 or permission of instructor. Emphasis on situational expressions, mastery of basic structures, and approximately 150 new kanji. Conversation practice, reading and writing of passages, and creative application expected. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
204 [104] Intermediate Japanese II (4). Prerequisite, JAPN 203 or permission of instructor. Continued emphasis on situational expressions, mastery of basic structures, and approximately 150 to 200 new kanji. Conversation practice, reading and writing of passages, and creative application expected. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
305 [105] Advanced Japanese (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 204 or permission of instructor. Advanced written and spoken Japanese introduced to students who have learned more than 500 kanji. Emphasis is placed on advanced expressions, conversation for a variety of situations, reading and writing longer texts, and approximately 150 additional kanji. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
306 [106] Topics in Japanese Society and Culture (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 305 or permission of instructor. A study of geography, history, social structures, customs, and traditions of Japan through written and spoken materials. Advanced expressions, vocabulary, and approximately 150 additional kanji are learned. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
408 [116] Japanese Journalism (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. Uses newspaper and magazine articles and television broadcasts to introduce journalistic writing and speech as well as contemporary social and cultural issues. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
409 [117] Japanese Modernism (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. This course instructs students in how to read prewar forms of modern Japanese and introduces them to the writers and ideas of the Modern influential between the years 1907 and 1930. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
410 [118] Topics in Contemporary Japanese Literature (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. This course introduces students to the popular writing, both fiction and nonfiction, designed for mass-market consumption in contemporary Japan. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
490 [115] Topics in Japanese Language and Literature (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. Possible areas of study include popular culture, business Japanese, and Japanese-English translation. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
496 Independent Readings in Japanese (1-3). Prerequisite, departmental permission. For the student who wishes to create and pursue an independent project in Japanese under the supervision of a selected instructor. Maximum three credit hours per semester.
517 [107] Literary Japanese (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. Designed to further improve reading skills. Students work independently using newspaper and magazine articles, literary works, academic publications, etc. Oral reports, discussions, and original compositions in Japanese required. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
518 [108] Literary Japanese (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 517 or permission of instructor. Designed to further improve reading and speaking skills. Students work independently using newspaper and magazine articles, literary works, academic publications, etc. Oral reports, discussions, and original compositions in Japanese required. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
519 [119] Structure of Modern Japanese Language (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. Introduction to phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of modern standard Japanese. Class conducted in Japanese. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
590 [120] Advanced Topics in Japanese Language and Literature (3). Prerequisite, JAPN 306 or permission of instructor. Topic varies by instructor. Possible topics include Japanese literature, popular culture, and media. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Participation in relevant extracurricular activities encouraged.
Korean (KOR)
101 Elementary Korean I (4). Introduction to the basics of modern Korean, including the pronunciation of spoken Korean, the writing system of Hangul, communication and reading skills in controlled contexts, and fundamentals of grammar.
102 Elementary Korean II (4). Prerequisite, KOR 101 or permission of instructor. Develops speaking and listening skills for everyday communication, reading skills for simple narratives and descriptive texts, and understanding for core grammatical patterns.
203 Intermediate Korean I (4). Prerequisite, KOR 102 or permission of instructor. Continues on developing reading and writing skills for narrative and descriptive texts and on increasing communicative competence in applied social contexts.
204 Intermediate Korean II (4). Prerequisite, KOR 204 or permission of instructor. Develops and applies comprehensive grammatical knowledge and vocabularies in complex listening, speaking, reading, and writing contexts. Emphasis on Korean cultural and historical understanding.
Persian (PRSN)
101 [001] Elementary Persian I (3). Introduction to the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.
102 [002] Elementary Persian II (3). Prerequisite, PRSN 101 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.
203 [003] Intermediate Persian I (3). Prerequisite, PRSN 102 or permission of instructor. Second-year level instruction in the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.
204 [004] Intermediate Persian II (3). Prerequisite, PRSN 203 or permission of instructor. Second-year level instruction in the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.