Upper Division
A/ST 300IC. Traditional Asia (3) F
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. Introduction
to traditional civilizations of China and India with some reference
to Japan and Southeast Asia. Cultural aspects will be emphasized
to illustrate the richness and diversity of Asia.
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A/ST 301IC. Modern Asia (3) S
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. Emphasis on
the development of Asia since the 18th century and its role in
the modern world, with some attention to the experience of Asians
in the U.S. Continuity and change, reform and revolution in culture,
politics and the economy will be included.
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A/ST 310. United States and Asia (3) F,
S
This is a course designed to answer the basic question: How is
Asia important to the United States and vice versa? Focusing on
the post-1945 period and addressing the question of dependence
vs. interdependence, four main areas will be examined: (1) key
religious, social and political patterns in Asia; (2) cross-cultural
images of Asia and America; (3) Asian-U.S. global economic relations;
(4) Asian-U.S. strategic and political relationships in both the
regional and global context.
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A/ST 320. Asia in Fiction and Film (3)
F, S
This course focuses on Asian-Western interactions and particularly
on Asian-Western perspectives of this interaction as manifested
in film and works of fiction. The focus will be on China, Japan
and/or India; consideration will also be given to the Asian experience
in America.
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A/ST 393I. Japan's Heritage (3) F, S
Prerequisites: English 100 and upper division status. Cultural
heritage of Japanese civilization emphasizing history, philosophy,
religion, literature and fine arts from prehistory to the present.
Traditional grading only.
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A/ST 406. Asian Women (3) F, S
Historical experience of women in Asia, with emphasis on Chinese
and Japanese societies; links with the experience of Asian-American
women. Same course as HIST 406 and W/ST 406.
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A/ST 424 Principles of Asian Health Sciences
(3) F, S
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Presents the philosophical, historical,
clinical and scholarly qualities of Asian health sciences to promote health,
prevent disease and treat illness. Comparisons are made with selected Asian
and western health care systems and individual health practices. Traditional
grading only. (Same course as HSC 424./524.)
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A/ST 441 Khmer Literacy for Khmer Speakers: Introduction
(3) F, S
Prerequisite: Fluent oral skills in Khmer. First of a four course sequence.
Introduction to Khmer writing system. Practice in reading, decipherment,
vowels, consonants and syllable combinations. Oral practice, honorifics,
culturally appropriate interaction. Traditional grading only. (Same course
as LING 441.)
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A/ST 442 Khmer Literacy for Khmer Speakers: Intermediate
A (3) F, S
Prerequisite: A/ST 441 or consent of instructor. Second of a four course
sequence. Continued practice in Khmer writing system. Vocabulary development,
reading, and writing long sentences and simple text. Appropriate social
and educational discourse. Traditional grading only. (Same course as LING
442.)
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A/ST 443 Khmer Literacy for Khmer Speakers: Intermediate
B (3) F, S
Prerequisite: A/ST 442 or consent of instructor. Third of a four course
sequence. Contextual reading for comprehension, cultural and grammatical
knowledge. Development of oral skills through discussion of content, role
play and verbal critique. Traditional grading only. (Same course as LING
443.)
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A/ST 444 Khmer Literacy for Khmer Speakers: Advanced
(3) F, S
Prerequisite: A/ST 443 or consent of instructor. Fourth of a four course
sequence. Composition and written translation. Preparation for BCLAD tests
5 & 6: Culture and Language of Emphasis. Reading authentic texts. Traditional
grading only. (Same course as LING 444.)
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A/ST *490. Special Topics in Asian Studies (1-3)
F, S
Topics of special interest in Asian Studies selected for intensive study.
Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated
with different topics to a maximum of six units.
A. Modern Chinese Literature
B. China in Transition
C. Modern Vietnam
D. Filipino Language, Literature and Culture
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A/ST 492 Proseminar in Asian Studies (3) F,
S
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Introduction to research methods;
intensive study of selected conceptual and theoretical issues in Asian
or Asian American Studies. Area and discipline of emphasis will vary
from year to year. May be repeated for a maximum of six units.
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A/ST 495I. China Heritage (3) F, S
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. Cultural heritage
explored through history, philosophy, religion and science, side by
side with the fine arts; seen as the totality of a people's humanistic
experience. (Lecture, discussion and film.)
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A/ST 499. Directed Studies (1-3) F, S
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Directed studies to permit
individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.
May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Traditional grading only.
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ANTH 331. Eurasian Culture and Society (3)
S
Anthropological perspectives on revolution, socialism, and institutional
change in the USSR; ethnic diversity, family and kinship patterns, politics,
economy, international relations, and religion in premodern and modern
times.
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ANTH 332. Chinese Culture and Society (3) S
Anthropological perspectives on revolution, socialism, and institutional
change in China, ethnic diversity, family and kinship patterns, politics,
economy, international relations, and religion in premodern and modern
times.
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ANTH 333. Cultures and Societies of Southeast
Asia (3) S
Comparison of ecological, social, and symbolic systems of mainland and
island Southeast Asia. Emphasis of traditional cultures of agricultural
and small-scale societies. Effects of colonialism and modernization are
also covered.
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ANTH 335. Japanese Culture and Society (3)
F
Cultural and social institutions; kinship, family structure, religion,
law, politics and economy from traditional to modern times.
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ANTH 416 Urban Anthropology (3) F, S
Comparative analysis of development and role of urban centers in ancient
and modern cultures; interrelationships of urban and rural populations;
patterns of similarity and difference in urbanism of contrasting cultures;
implications for a multi-national world.
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ANTH 417 Applied Anthropology (3) S
Prerequisites: ANTH 120 and upper division standing or Graduate standing
or permission of the instructor. Applications of anthropological theory,
knowledge and skills to problems related to community development,
education, medicine and public health with special reference to cross-cultural
problems.
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ANTH 419. Concepts and Theories of Ethnic Identity
(3) F, S
Prerequisites: ANTH 120 and upper-division/graduate standing or permission
of the instructor. An examination of concepts and theories of ethnic
identity and acculturation/assimilation, as well as the causes of ethnic
conflict and the means of its resolution. Traditional grading only.
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ANTH *490. Special Topics in Anthropology (3)
F, S
Topics of current interest in anthropology selected for intensive development.
May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Topics will be announced
in the Schedule of Classes.
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AH 330I. Cross Cultural Visual Literacy (3)
S
Cross-Cultural Visual Literacy is an exploration of how and what traditional
art communicates about the culture from which it issues. Based on the
premise that Art is an aesthetic counterpart of a culture's ethos, a
method of inquiry has been designed to integrate: a) exposure to the
basic technical aspects of art-making, together with b) a discussion
of core concepts in two different culture-clusters, the Euro-American,
and the Pan-Asian. The significance of the concept of cultural relativity
applied to the study of art cross-culturally will be emphasized.
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ART 466. Buddhist Art of India and Southeast
Asia (3) S
The formation and development of Buddhist art in India and its subsequent
metamorphoses in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia will be examined.
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ART 467. Hindu and Islamic Art of India (3)
S
The formation and development of Hindu Art in India and the genesis as
well as transformation of Islamic art of India compared to pan-Islamic
characteristics will be examined.
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ART 468. Early Chinese Art (3) F
The formation and development of Chinese art from the third millennium
to the 10th century A.D.
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ART 469. Later Chinese Art (3) S
Development of Chinese Art from the 11th century A.D. through the culmination
of the tradition and its transformation in the 20th century will be
explored.
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ART 470. Japanese Art (3) F
The characteristics of Japanese art from 10,000 B.C. to the present will
be examined and the development and transformation of native styles
studied in relation to influences from Buddhist, Chinese, Korean and
Western Art, respectively.
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AH 497. Seminar in Art History (3) F, S
Prerequisite: AH 307 or consent of instructor. Opportunity for extensive
work with faculty supervision on individual problems in art history.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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ASAM 310. Education and the Asian American
(3) F, S
Examining problems and potentials of a multi-racial classroom for the
understanding of, and relating to students of, diverse cultural backgrounds,
with an emphasis on the Asian American. Small group interaction and counseling
of individual students.
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ASAM 319. The Ethnic Experience in the U.S.
(3) F, S
An examination of the dynamics of the development of our multi-cultural
society, emphasizing study of the four distinct ethnic strands of American
society (Asian American, Black American, Mexican American, and American
Indian) and their role in the maintenance of cultural diversity in the
United States. Same course as C/LA 319, AMST 319, AIS 319, B/ST 319,
CHLS 319, W/ST 319. Lecture/Discussion.
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ASAM 330. Japanese American Experience (3)
F, S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Japanese in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, agricultural contributions, World War
II, generational issues, women in transition and family.
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ASAM 331. Chinese American Experience (3) F,
S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Chinese in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition
and family.
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ASAM 332. Korean American Experience (3) F,
S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Koreans in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition
and family.
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ASAM 333. Vietnamese American Experience (3)
F, S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Vietnamese in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition
and family.
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ASAM 334. Cambodian American Experience (3)
F, S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Cambodians in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition
and family.
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ASAM 335I. Asian and Latino Immigration since
World War II (3) F, S
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, G.E. Category A. Analyzes the
causes of a dramatic post-World War II shift in immigration from Europe
to Asia and Latin America, immigrants' settlements and adaptation patterns,
and the Asian and Latino communities' social, racial, political and economic
impact on American society. Same course as CHLS 355I. (Lecture and discussion,
3 hours)
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ASAM 340. Asian American Family (3) F, S
Study of the Asian American family as a social institution; emphasis
on the influence and consequences of the traditional Asian values and
the impact of Western culture in the formation of a distinct family
life style.
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ASAM 345. Asian American Community Analysis
(4) F
Socioeconomic, political and cultural profile of Asian American communities;
role and function of community organizations. Training in community surveys
and service. (Lecture, activity)
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ASAM 346. Asian Americans and the Law (3) F
A survey of the legal system and its impact on Asian American immigrants
from the 19th century to the present.
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ASAM 347. Asian American and Public Policy
Issues (3) F
The Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic population in the
United States. This seminar will examine a range of public policy issues
impacting Asian Americans. These will include issues affecting all Americans,
such as adequate health care, attention to the elderly, and the education
of our youth. Other issues to be addressed will focus on the particular
situation of Asian Americans and other minority groups, including access
to employment opportunities, political, cultural and media representation,
and the increase in racial bias and violation of civil rights. An examination
of these issues, and the development of policy perspectives, will serve
as the basis for this seminar. (Lecture 3 hours)
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ASAM 352. Filipino American Experience (3)
F, S
A study of the culture, history, and literature of Filipinos in America;
emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition
and family. (Lecture 3 hours)
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ASAM 360. Studies in Asian American Literature
(3) F, S
Key literary text will be disscussed in light of their contributions
to an understanding of the lived experience of Asian Americans, especially
as such creative work interethnic, class, gender, and generational conflict.
Contemporary research in cultural studies, literary theory, and Asian
American studies will provide the theoretical foundation for the analysis
of Asian American literature.
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ASAM 370. Asian Man and Woman in America (3)
F, S
Roles as individuals, as sexual counterparts and their relationship to
each other and to the majority culture. Small group interaction and counseling
of individual students.
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ASAM 380. Asian Philosophies and Religions
in America (3) F, S
Influence of and changes in Asian philosophies and religions in the American
environment. Emphasis on Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism and
Shintoism in relation to individual and social values in America.
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ASAM 381. Asian American Women (3) F, S
Will explore the largely unwritten history of Asian American women. Using
an inter-disciplinary perspective, will look at not only secondary
sources but also autobiographical, literary, and journalistic writings;
oral histories, diaries, anthropological studies, psychological/clinical
reports, and film to reconstruct the lives of Asian American women.
Will examine how having been burdened by the triple oppression of gender,
race, and class, Asian American women have been actively pursuing equality
and dignity. Same course as HIST 381 and W/ST 381. Lecture.
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ASAM 490. Special Topics in Asian American
Studies (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Topics of current interest in Asian
American Studies selected for intensive development. May be repeated
for a maximum of six units. Topics will be announced in the Schedule
of Classes.
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ASAM 499. Directed Studies (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Directed studies to permit individual
students to pursue topics of special research interest. May be repeated
to a max. of six units.
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C/LT 325. Theatre and Drama of India and Southeast
Asia (3) F
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. History and social
background of the classical genres, as well as contemporary forms, of
dance and theatrical production, including puppetry and masked ritual.
Representative selections, in translation, from the great Indian epics
and Sanskrit drama.
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C/LT 326. Theatre and Drama of China, Korea
and Japan (3) S
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. History and social
background of selected genres, both classical and modern, of dance, folk
plays, musical and theatrical production, including puppetry and masked
ritual. Readings, in translation, of dramatic, comedic and lyrical works
comparing cultures.
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C/LT 403. Studies in Asian Literature (3) F,
S
Prerequisite: One course in literature or consent of instructor. Interrelationships
of two or more authors, themes, genres, movements or aspects of literature
and culture in Asia or between Asia and the West. Topics to be announced
in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with different topics, for
a maximum of 9 units.
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C/LT 415I. Ethnic Literature and Culture in
America (3) F, S
Prerequisites: English 100, upper division status or consent of the instructor.
This course will introduce the comparative, interdisciplinary study of
multicultural literature along with issues of racism and ethnic discrimination.
Ethnic groups to be discussed: European-American, Native American, African-American,
Latino/ Latina, Asian-American, Southeast Asian-American, Middle-Eastern
American. Recurrent themes in literature will be situated in their historical
and sociopolitical context using printed and media materials. Analytical
essays on various theories of race and ethnicity will be presented using
supporting multimedia. Traditional grading and credit/no credit.
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C/LT 450. Comparative Studies (3) F, S
Prerequisite: One course in literature or consent of instructor. Interrelationship
of two or more disciplines, with emphasis on reciprocal influences
and borrowing of materials during various literary periods. The class
will feature a different interdisciplinary study each semester to be
announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum
of 9 units with different topics.
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C/LT 499. Directed Studies (1-4) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study of special topics
under supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum
of six units with consent of department.
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CHIN 301. Advanced Chinese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: CHIN 202 or its equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
Study of modern spoken and written Chinese involving advanced patterns
and expressions. Emphasis on reading, comprehension, vocabulary building
and idiomatic usage.
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CHIN 302. Advanced Chinese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: CHIN 301 or its equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
Study of modern spoken and written Chinese involving advanced patterns
and expressions. Emphasis on reading, comprehension, vocabulary building
and idiomatic usage.
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CHIN 370. Chinese Literature in English Translation
(3) F, S
Readings in translation of representative works of the major literary
genres in China covering both the classical and the modern period. Previous
knowledge of the language is highly desirable, but not necessary.
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CHIN 490. Special Topics in Chinese (1-3) F,
S
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Independent study under supervision
of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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CHIN 499. Directed Studies in Chinese (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study under supervision
of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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ECON 365. Economics of Modern China (3) F
Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202, or 300. Economic analysis of the Chinese
economy in the modern era. After a brief historical background, the
main focus of the course will be on the socialistic transformation
of the economy (1949-1978). The post-1978 Total Economic Reform will
be discussed as a contrast and to suggest some patterns for the future.
Economic topics will be supplemented by attention to institutional,
geographic, and demographic aspects.
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ECON 370. Pacific Rim Economy (3) F
Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202, or 300. Examines economic backgrounds
and resource bases of the nations comprising the Pacific Rim, patterns
of growth in trade among the Pacific Rim countries, flows of capital,
activities of multinationals, interdependence of domestic and trade
policies among the Pacific Rim countries, and future prospects of trade
opportunities and possible constraints on expanded trade relations.
Traditional grading only.
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ECON 471. International Economics (3) F
Prerequisites: ECON 310, 311, and consent of the instructor. International
trade and exchange rate theory. Types of trade control: tariffs, quotas,
exchange manipulation, monopolies. Basic U.S. and European commercial
policies since 1930.
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ECON 472. International Trade and Finance (3)
S
Prerequisite: ECON 310, 311, and consent of the instructor. Pure theory
of trade. Consequences of balance of payments dis-equilibrium for national
income and prices. Tariffs, customs, unions and the theory of commercial
policy. Foreign exchange market and international financial institutions.
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GEOG 312I. Eastern and Southern Asia (3) F
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. Characteristics and
problems of population, cultural patterns, resource utilization, and
economic development in eastern and southern Asia from Japan to Pakistan
and China to Viet Nam.
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GEOG 326. Pacific Island Area (3) F, S
Regional synthesis of the physical and cultural geography of Australia,
New Zealand and the island groups of Oceania.
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GEOG *494. Special Topics (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Application of geographical concepts
and methodology to selected contemporary problems. Themes will be announced
in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a max of 6 units with
consent of department chairperson. May not be credited toward the major
in geography without written department consent in advance of enrollment.
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GEOG *497. Directed Studies (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Individually directed studies of
special problems in geography. May be repeated for a maximum of six
units with consent of department chairperson. May not be credited toward
the major in geography without written department consent in advance
of enrollment.
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HIST 381. Asian American Women (3) F, S
This course will explore the largely unwritten history of Asian American
Women. Using inter-disciplinary perspective, we will look at not only
secondary sources but also autobiographical, literary, and journalistic
writing; oral histories, diaries, anthropological studies, psychological/clinical
reports, and film to reconstruct the lives of Asian American Women.
We will examine how having been burdened by the triple oppression of
gender, race, and class, Asian American Women have been actively pursuing
equality and dignity. Same courses as ASAM 381 and W/ST 381.
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HIST 382A. Imperial China (3) F
Introduction to the classical civilization stressing the evolution of
imperial institutions, the Chinese world order and China's traditional
cultural heritage. Not open to students with credit in HIST 482A.
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HIST 382B. Modern China (3) S
Chinese society since 1800. Impact of imperialism, reform and revolutionary
movements, the background of Chinese communism. Not open to students
with credit in HIST 482B.
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HIST 383A. Traditional Japanese Civilization
(3) F
Japanese civilization from its origins to the 19th Century. Emphasis
of intellectual and cultural developments on the selective adoption and
modification of Chinese culture. Not open to students with credit in
HIST 483A.
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HIST 383B. Modern Japan (3) S
Japan from 1850 to 1945; collapse of Tokugawa bakufu and rise of the
Meiji state; industrialization; social change and protest; "Taisho
democracy," the Pacific War.
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HIST 384. Contemporary Japan (3) S
Japan since 1945; impact of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; American occupation
of Japan; Japan's "economic miracle," social change and social criticism
in literature and film; Japan's role in the contemporary world; conflict
with the U.S.
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HIST 385. History of India (3) F
This is a survey of the history of the South Asian subcontinent from
its historic roots, through the founding and consolidation of the great
Mughal Empire, to the beginnings of Western imperialism and the establishment
of the British Raj, ending with nationalism and the course of events
in post-independence India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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HIST 386. History of Modern Southeast Asia:
Colonial Era to the Vietnam War (3) F
This is a survey course in the political and cultural history of the
peoples of modern Southeast Asia. After an overview of traditional civilizations,
the history of modern Southeast Asia (from roughly 1815) will emphasize
expansion of European influence in the political and economic spheres,
the growth of nationalism and the process of decolonization in Southeast
Asia, and the post-WWII configuration of the area. Both mainland Southeast
Asia (Vietnam Cambodia/ Kampuchea, Laos, Burma, Malaysia) and insular
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines) will be surveyed.
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HIST 406. Asian Women (3) S
Historical experience of women in Asia, with emphasis on Chinese and
Japanese societies; links with the experience of Asian-American women.
Same course as A/ST 406 & W/ST 406.
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HIST 407. Japan and the United States in the
20th Century (3) S
Examination of relationships between Japan and the United States, emphasizing
cultural, economic and political conflict and cooperation.
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HIST 488. The Chinese Revolution (3) F, Odd
Years
Prerequisite: HIST 181B or 382B or consent of instructor. Theory and
practice of revolutionary socialism in the People's Republic of China,
historical and ideological background of the Chinese revolution, Mao
and Maoism, politics, culture and society in China.
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JAPN 301. Advanced Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 202 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor.
Study of modern spoken and written Japanese involving advanced patterns
and expressions. Emphasis on reading comprehension, vocabulary building
and idiomatic usage.
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JAPN 302. Advanced Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 301 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor.
Study of modern spoken and written Japanese involving advanced patterns
and expressions. Emphasis on reading comprehension, vocabulary building
and idiomatic usage.
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JAPN 311. Advanced Spoken Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 202 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor.
Advanced study in modern spoken Japanese and Japanese communication.
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JAPN 312. Advanced Spoken Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 311 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor.
Advanced study in modern spoken Japanese and Japanese communication.
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JAPN 321. Calligraphy (3) F, S
History and Theory of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy). Practice in actual
writing with a brush to develop skills in kanji and kana. Pursuit of
simplified yet multi-dimensional beauty by means of one color which
is sumi ink. Previous knowledge of Japanese is helpful, but not required.
(Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours.)
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JAPN 350. Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication
(3) F, S
Study of Japanese language and culture through sociolinguistic perspectives.
Exploration of the interrelationship between the language and culture
by focusing on verbal and nonverbal communicative behaviors. Traditional
grading only.
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JAPN 370. Japanese Literature in English Translation
(3) F, S
Readings in translation of representative works of the major literary
genres in Japan covering both the classical and modern period. Previous
knowledge of the language is highly desirable, but not necessary. (Lecture-discussion
3 hours.)
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JAPN 421. Selected Readings/ Writing in Japanese
(3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 302 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register
in JAPN 421; graduates register in JAPN 521. Lecture. Readings from a
selection of contemporary written materials including literary works,
poetry, magazines, newspapers, reports, instructional and technical explanatory
materials. May be repeated under different topics to a total of 9 units.
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JAPN 422. Technical Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 421 or equivalent. Undergraduates register in JAPN
422; graduates register in JAPN 522. Lecture. Development of receptive
and productive skills using a variety of authentic materials drawn
from business, humanities, sciences, and others. The course materials
will be selected according to particular areas of students' interest.
Traditional grading only.
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JAPN 451. Japanese Civilization (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 302 or equivalent. Undergraduates register in JAPN
451; graduates register in JAPN 551. Lecture. Introduction and exploration
of characteristic features of Japanese civilization and culture through
studying selected topics and themes in fields such as arts, humanities,
sciences, and social sciences.
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JAPN 461. The Structure of the Japanese Language
(3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 302 or equivalent. Undergraduates register in JAPN
461; graduates register in JAPN 561. Lecture. Introduction to phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse of modern Japanese. Traditional
grading only.
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JAPN 462. Contrastive Analysis of English and
Japanese (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 302 or equivalent. Undergraduates register in JAPN
462; graduates register in JAPN 562. Lecture. Contrastive analysis of
phonological, morphological, syntactic and discourse aspects of English
and Japanese. Traditional grading only.
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JAPN 471. Readings in Modern and Contemporary
Japanese Literature (3) F, S
Prerequisites: JAPN 302 or equivalent. Undergraduates register in JAPN
471; graduates register in JAPN 571. Lecture. Readings of representative
works of modern and contemporary Japanese literature including short
stories, novellas, diaries, memoirs, poetry, and excerpts from novels
and plays. Traditional grading only.
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JAPN 481. Principles & Practice of Teaching
Japanese (3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 302, 312, 350, and at least one 400 level course,
or equivalents. The course will introduce Japanese language teaching
and learning in the U.S., focusing on application of principles of second
language acquisition and exploration of linguistical, pedagogical, sociocultural
issues relevant to teaching Japanese. Traditional grading only. Undergraduates
register in JAPN 481; graduates register in JAPN 581.490.
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JAPN 490. Special Topics in Japanese (1-3)
F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Select topics related to advanced
Japanese study.
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JAPN 492. Japanese Internship (3-6) F, S
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; completion of a minimum of 15 upper
division units required for the major in Japanese. Undergraduates register
in JAPN 492; graduates register in JAPN 592. Internship with community
agencies, business firms, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies
which utilize communication skills in Japanese. Work done under joint
direction of activity sponsor and faculty. Project report and internship
conferences required. Credit/No Credit grading only.
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JAPN 497. Directed Studies (1-6) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study under supervision
of a faculty member.
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PHIL 306. Philosophies of China and Japan (3)
F, S
Historical and critical study of the philosophical thought of China and
Japan.
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PHIL 307. Philosophies of India (3) F, S
Historical and critical survey with emphasis on basic ideas and traditions.
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PHIL 499. Directed Studies (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study of special topics
under supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum
of six units.
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POSC 362. Society and National Politics of
China (3) F
Study of the People's Republic of China, including its origin, ideology,
and organization. Contemporary social, economic, and political developments.
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POSC 364. Society and National Politics of
India (3) F
Developments in government, parties, process of elections and political
ideology in India.
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POSC 366. Governments and Politics of Southeast
Asia (3) S
Emergence and development of the contemporary political systems of Southeast
Asia.
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POSC 489. Proseminar in International Politics
(3) F, S
Prerequisites: Six units of international relations courses, consent
of instructor. Intensive study of selected conceptual and theoretical
problems in international relations.
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POSC 497. Special Topics (3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of selected contemporary
issues and problems. May be repeated for a maximum of six units with
different topics. Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
A. The German Question
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POSC 499. Readings and Conference in Political
Science (1-3) F, S
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Directed reading to permit independent
pursuit by advanced students on topics of special interest. Hours to
be arranged. Graduate students who have had this course as an undergraduate
may repeat it.
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PSY 439. Language Acquisition (3) F
Prerequisites: Six units of linguistics or upper division psychology,
or consent of instructor. Theory and research on the acquisition of
first and second languages in children and adults. Psycholinguistic
perspectives on the development of phonological, syntactic, semantic,
and pragmatic aspects of language. The interacting roles of developmental
stages, cognitive processes, individual differences, social influences,
and the cultural context will be stressed. (Seminar)
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R/ST 331I. Islamic Religion and Culture (3)
F, S
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. The Koran, Muhammad
and the rise of Islam as a cosmopolitan faith. The development of Muslim
civilization, including literature, theology, philosophy and Sufism (mysticism).
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R/ST 341I. Buddhism (3) F, S
The Buddha; early Buddhism; the great vehicle; and the vehicle of incantations.
The transmission of Buddhism to China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia
and Tibet. Emphasis on original texts in translations.
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R/ST 343. Religions of China (3) F, S
Ancient Chinese religious thought; the penetration of Indian Buddhism
and Ch'an (Zen); popular religion and the religion of the scholar-official.
Emphasis on original texts in translations.
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R/ST 344. Religions of Japan (3) F, S
The transmission of continental civilization to Japan; shinto, Buddhism
and Tokugawa Neo-Confucianism; Genroku culture; and the New Religions.
Emphasis on original texts in translations.
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R/ST 351. Hinduism (3) F, S
Survey of ancient, classical and medieval Hinduism. Emphasis on analysis
of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the various paths of yoga.
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R/ST 490. Special Topics in Religious Studies
(1-3) F, S
Topics of current interest in religious studies selected for intensive
development. A maximum of nine units with different topics may be used
in the major. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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W/ST 381. Asian American Women (3) F, S
This course will explore the largely unwritten history of Asian American
women. Using an inter-disciplinary perspective, we will look at not
only secondary sources but also autobiographical, literary, and journalistic
writings; oral histories, diaries, anthropological studies, psychological/clinical
reports, and film to reconstruct the lives of Asian American women.
We will examine how having been burdened by the triple oppression of
gender, race, and class, Asian American women have been actively pursuing
equality and dignity. Same course as ASAM 381 and HIST 381.
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W/ST 401I. History of Women in Cross-Cultural
Perspective (3) F
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and upper division status. Comparison of how
different social and cultural systems have affected the changing historical
role of women. Analysis of women's work roles, social status and political
participation in selected, developed and undeveloped Western and Third
World, capitalist and socialist societies.
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W/ST 406. Asian Women (3) S
Historical experience of women in Asia, with emphasis on Chinese and
Japanese societies; links with the experience of Asian-American women.
Same course as A/ST 406 and HIST 406.
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W/ST 490. Special Topics (1-3) F, S
Topics of current interest in women's studies, selected for intensive
study. May be repeated with different topics for maximum of six units.
Cross listed with AIS 490
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W/ST 499. Directed Studies (1-3) F, S
Consent of instructor. Independent work in areas of special interest
to student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six units.
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