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Department of Asian Studies

The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A .

Asian Studies: ANS

Lower-Division Courses

ANS 301M. Introduction to Asia.

Discussion of various problems involving language, history, and culture in Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800. Same as History 305K. A survey of the traditional history and culture of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800. Same as History 305L. A survey of the modern history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of Religion. Introduction to scholarly methods in the study of religion. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 5), Religious Studies 310, Sociology 313K.
Topic 6: Asia's Futures. Same as Government 314 (Topic 5: Asia's Futures). Current issues, visible trends, and projections for Asia's future.
Topic 7: World Philosophy. Basic issues of philosophy in Western and non-Western traditions, such as the nature of philosophy, its relation to religion and science, the self, knowledge, and virtue. Asian Studies 301M (Topic 7) and Philosophy 302 may not both be counted.
Topic 10: Introduction to Korean Culture and History. Introduction to Korea's history, culture, and civilization from antiquity to the present.
Topic 11: Introduction to Buddhism. Same as Religious Studies 312C. A structural and historical overview of Buddhism through the examination of various schools, doctrines, biographical narratives, and contemporary ethical issues. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 11), Religious Studies 312 (Topic: Introduction to Buddhism), 312C.
Topic 12: Introduction to Hinduism. Same as Religious Studies 312D. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 12), Religious Studies 312 (Topic: Introduction to Hinduism), 312D.

ANS 301R. History of the Religions of Asia.

Same as Religious Studies 302. Eastern religions: an introduction to the basic forms and the historical development of the religious traditions of India, China, and Japan. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

ANS 302C. Introduction to China.

Same as History 302C. Introduction to Chinese civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 302C, History 302C, 306N (Topic: Introduction to China).

ANS 302J. Introduction to Japan.

Introduction to Japanese civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

ANS 302K. Introduction to India.

Same as Anthropology 310L (Topic 5: Introduction to India). Introduction to Indian civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 310L (Topic 5), Asian Studies 302K, History 306N (Topic: Introduction to India).

ANS 303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures.

Same as Music 303N. Open to all University students. Popular traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.

ANS 307C. Introduction to the History of India.

Same as History 307C. Survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistoric times to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

ANS 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Asian Studies.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

ANS 320. Topics in Great Literatures of Asia.

Conducted in English. Introduction to various Asian literatures, emphasizing philosophical, religious, and social concepts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 320 and 361 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

ANS 321M. Politics in Japan.

Same as Government 321M. Survey of postwar Japanese politics; the occupation, governmental institutions, interest groups, protest movements, industrial policy, the government-business relationship, and political and economic reform. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 321M, 361 (Topic: Politics in Japan), Government 321M. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.

ANS 322M. Politics in China.

Same as Government 322M. Survey of twentieth-century China: historical trends; 1911 revolution; Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution; post-1949 issues; new social and political institutions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 322M, 361 (Topic: Politics in China), Government 322M. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.

ANS 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Asian Studies.

ANS 338L. East Asian International Relations.

Same as Government 338L. Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese, and American foreign policies of the twentieth century, emphasizing Pacific-region interests; historical policies; intermittent conflicts, such as China versus Japan, Korean War, Indochina Wars; China's emergence as a nuclear power. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 338L, 361 (Topic: East Asian International Relations), Government 338L. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.

ANS 340. Studies in Asian Religions.

Topics in the religions and mythologies of the peoples of Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst for change. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism. Same as Religious Studies 322. The institutional, social, economic, and doctrinal history of Buddhism in India. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 6: Religion and Rebellion in Modern East Asia. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century religious movements in East Asia, including both specific movements, such as the Taiping Rebellion, The Boxers, Japanese new religions, Tibetan Buddhism under Communist China, and Aun Shinrikyo, and general trends, such as modern Millenarianism, Shamanism, and ascetic practice. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic 6), 361 (Topic: Religion/Rebellion in Modern East Asia), History 364G (Topic: Religion/Rebellion in Modern East Asia), Religious Studies 352 (Topic: Religion/Rebellion in Modern East Asia).
Topic 7: Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures. Historical and cross-cultural overview of the relationship between feminine and religious cultural expressions through comparative examinations and analyses of various goddess figures in world religions. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures), Asian Studies 340 (Topic 7), Religious Studies 373 (Topic: Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 8: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism. Explores the importance of the mystical traditions related to Islam in South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic 8), History 364G (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), Religious Studies 341 (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 9: Religion in Japanese History. Same as Religious Studies 352 (Topic 7: Religion in Japanese History). Examines religious concepts and practices in wider contexts of modern Japanese culture and society. Focuses on the critical understanding of the individual and collective aspects of Japanese spiritual life.
Topic 10: Ritual and Religion in Korea. Same as Religious Studies 352 (Topic 4: Ritual and Religion in Korea). Examination of the major religious traditions of Korea. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Ritual and Religion in Korea), Asian Studies 340 (Topic 10), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 4). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340K. Traditional China.

Same as History 340K. History of China from its beginnings to 1800. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340K, 361 (Topic: Traditional China), History 340K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340L. Post-Mao China: Change and Transformation.

Same as History 340L. Examines in a historical context the Chinese economy, society, politics, and culture during the reform era that began in the late 1970s. Explores the transformation of rural and urban economies and related social consequences; government systems, political ideologies, and popular values; and China's integration into the global system and its impact on China's role in world politics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340L, 361 (Topic: Post-Mao China: Change and Transformation), History 340L, 364G (Topic: Post-Mao China: Change and Transformation). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340M. Modern China.

Same as History 340M. History of China from the intrusion of the West circa 1500 to the Communist revolution. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340N. Communist China.

Same as History 340N. The history of China from the Communist takeover in 1949 to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340P. European Expansion in Asia.

Same as History 340P. European exploration, the commerce of the East India Companies, and the beginnings of empire in South and Southeast Asia from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340R. European Empires in Asia.

Same as History 340R. The British in India and Malaya, the Dutch in Indonesia, and the French in Indochina since 1800. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340S. The Chinese in the United States.

Same as Asian American Studies 325 (Topic 3: The Chinese in the United States) and History 340S. A lecture and discussion course on the history of the Chinese in the United States from their first arrival in significant numbers during the California Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian American Studies 325 (Topic: Chinese in the United States), 325 (Topic 3), Asian Studies 340, History 340S. Partially fulfills the legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 340T. Taiwan: Colonization, Migration, and Identity.

Same as Asian American Studies 325 (Topic 4: Taiwan: Colonization, Migration, Identity) and History 340T. Explores issues of ethnicity, empire, and modernization in East Asia from the sixteenth century to the present, as seen through encounters between Taiwan and aborigines, Han Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, the imperial Qing, Japanese, mainland Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), and the United States. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian American Studies 325 (Topic 4), Asian Studies 340T, 361 (Topic: Taiwan: Colonization, Migration, and Identity), History 340T, 364G (Topic: Taiwan: Colonization, Migration, and Identity). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 341K. Origins of Modern Japan.

Same as History 341K. Japan to the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, with a focus on the culminating age of samurai rule, the Tokugawa period (1600-1867). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 341M. Imperial Japan.

Same as History 341M. Japan from the Meiji transformation through war, defeat, and occupation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 341N. Postwar Japan.

Same as History 342C. Japan since the war and occupation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 342D. Political Economy of Japan.

Same as History 342D. Historical development of the Japanese economy since early modern times. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 346C. Ancient India.

Same as History 346C. History and culture of South Asia from its protohistoric beginnings in the Indus Valley through the period of the early empires of the Mauryas and Guptas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 346D. Medieval India.

Same as History 346D. History and culture of South Asia from approximately 500 to 1500, with emphasis on religious and political institutions and the emergence of regional cultures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 346M. Muslim India before 1750.

Same as History 346M and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 6: Muslim India before 1750). The history, art and architecture, and religions of India during the period of Muslim rule from the tenth to the eighteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 346N. History and Culture of India since 1750.

Same as History 346N. The period of British rule, the nationalist movement, and independence, with emphasis on the impact of the West on Indian society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 347K. Governments and Politics of South Asia.

Same as Government 347K. A survey of political developments, governmental organization, and economic and social problems in South Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.

ANS 348C. Geography of South Asia.

Same as Geography 348C. Natural regions and cultural landscapes of South Asia. Agriculture, urban structure, issues of environment and development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 361, 461. Topics in Asian Studies.

Selected topics in south and east Asian anthropology, economics, history, geography, government, art, music, and philosophy. Three or four lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 320 and 361 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 3: Contemporary India. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 3) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 16: Contemporary India).
Topic 5: Cultures of Southeast Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 5) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 8: Cultures of Southeast Asia). Comparative study of the peoples of Indonesia, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 6) is same as History 350L (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism) and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 9: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic 9), 386 (Topic 2: Modern Japanese Literature), Japanese 384 (Topic 3: Modern Japanese Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 10) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 11: Musics of India. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 11) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 13: Musics of India) and Music 342 (Topic 3: Musics of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 12: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 12) is same as Government 365L (Topic 1: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 14) is same as History 350L (Topic 25: Women in Asian Societies) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 8: Women in Asian Societies). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 15) is same as Music 342 (Topic 6: Musics of East and Southeast Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 19: Sociology of South Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 19) is same as Sociology 352M (Topic 10: Sociology of South Asia). A broad overview of South Asian society and culture from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 20: International Environmental Policy. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 20) is same as Government 365N (Topic 9: International Environmental Policy). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 22: Japanese Foreign Policy. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 22) is same as Government 365L (Topic 2: Japanese Foreign Policy). An introduction to the foreign and domestic determinants of Japanese foreign policy. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 23: International Relations of East and Southeast Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 23) is same as Government 365L (Topic 3: International Relations of East and Southeast Asia). An introduction to the international relations of East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to postwar economic and security issues, the changing political landscape of the post-Cold War period, and the development and functions of regional institutions. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 24: The Two Koreas and the United States. The political, social, and cultural relationship between North and South Korea, and between the Koreas and the United States, since 1945. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US), Asian American Studies 325 (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US), Asian Studies 361 (Topic 24), Government 360N (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US), History 364G (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US).
Topic 25: Capitalism, Consumption, and Civil Society in Korea. Contemporary social and political life in urban South Korea, including such topics as corporations, factory work, consumption, activism, popular culture, and changing gender systems and roles. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Capitalism, Consumption, and Civil Society in Korea) and Asian Studies 361 (Topic 25) may not both be counted.
Topic 26: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 26) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 36: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 24: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia). Explores why nationalist movements often make the reform of women's roles central to their political projects.
Topic 27: Anthropology of the Himalayas. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Anthropology of the Himalayas) and Asian Studies 361 (Topic 27) may not both be counted.
Topic 28: The Chinese in Diaspora. Explores narratives of migration, race, ethnicity, and a wide range of experiences of acculturation and assimilation from the perspective of a sending society--China--which has one of the longest and most diverse histories of sending people overseas. Over the last millennia, Chinese have migrated around the world and made homes under a great range of adversity and opportunity, producing many stories of human differences and commonalities. For 361, three lecture hours a week for one semester; for 461, four lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian American Studies 325 (Topic: Chinese in Diaspora), 325 (Topic 2: The Chinese in Diaspora), History 350L (Topic: The Chinese in Diaspora), 350L (Topic 65: The Chinese Diaspora). Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 29: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 29) is same as Religious Studies 373M. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), 361 (Topic 29), Religious Studies 373 (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), 373M. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 362. Research in Asian Studies.

Individual instruction for Asian studies majors and nonmajors. Discussion, research, and the writing of papers about various general and specialized Asian subjects. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of coursework in Asian studies and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

ANS 372. Topics in Asian Cultures.

Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 2: Indian Philosophies. Same as Philosophy 348 (Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 1: Indian Philosophies). Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
Topic 5: Women and Family in Asia. Same as Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 2: Women and Family in Asia). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 6: Chinese Film and Literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 7: Chinese Thought and Culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 12: Perspectives on Japanese Culture. Same as Anthropology 322M (Topic 1: Perspectives on Japanese Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 13: Gypsy Language and Culture. Linguistic introduction to Romani; relationship to languages of India; history from 280 BC; modern dialects and international standard language; history and culture as reflected in the language. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 13); Linguistics 322; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 1: Gypsy Language and Culture).
Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 15: Early Art of India. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 10: Early Art of India). Artistic achievements of South Asia up to 1000 CE, with a focus on the function and meaning of works of art within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 17: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction. Same as Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 12: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 18: Formation of Indian Art. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 7: Formation of Indian Art). The major artistic achievements of South Asia up to 500 CE, within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 19: Diversity of Indian Traditions. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 2: Diversity of Indian Traditions). Art and architecture of South Asia from 1200 to 1900 CE, within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 21: Women and Gender in China. Same as History 350L (Topic 46: Women and Gender in China) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 18: Women and Gender in China). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 24: Buddhist Art. Same as Religious Studies 341 (Topic 8: Buddhist Art). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Buddhist Art), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 24), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 8). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 40: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 3: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures). A comprehensive historical overview of gender issues as they are represented in the textual traditions of South Asia.
Topic 26: Global Markets and Local Cultures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Global Markets and Local Cultures) and Asian Studies 372 (Topic 26) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

ANS 678H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 678HA, credit or registration for Asian Studies 378 and admission to the Asian Studies Honors Program; for 678HB, Asian Studies 678HA.

ANS 379. Capstone Seminars in Asian Studies.

Discussion and research-based course with Pan-Asian content. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. Asian Studies 378 and 379 may not both be counted. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For Asian studies and Asian cultures and languages majors, twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in Asian studies or Asian languages; for others, upper-division standing.

Topic 1: Writing and Authority in Early China. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic: Writing and Authority: Early China), 379 (Topic 1), History 364G (Topic: Writing and Authority: Early China).
Topic 2: South Asian Saints and Yogis. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: South Asian Saints and Yogis), Asian Studies 340 (Topic: South Asian Saints and Yogis), 379 (Topic 2), Religious Studies 341 (Topic: South Asian Saints and Yogis).
Topic 3: The Art of the Body in India. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 322M (Topic: Art of the Body in India), Asian Studies 372 (Topic: Art of the Body in India), 379 (Topic 3), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: Art of the Body in India).
Topic 4: Indian Poetry and Religions. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic: Indian Poetry and Religions), 379 (Topic 4), Religious Studies 341 (Topic: Indian Poetry and Religions).

ANS 379H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Supervised research, readings, and writing of a substantial paper on a particular Asian topic. Conference course. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Asian Studies 378 with a grade of at least B, admission to the Asian Studies Honors Program no later than two semesters before expected graduation, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and a grade point average in Asian studies of at least 3.50.

Bengali: BEN

Lower-Division Courses

BEN 506. First-Year Bengali I.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Five class hours a week for one semester.

BEN 507. First-Year Bengali II.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Continuation of Bengali 506. Five class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 506 with a grade of at least C.

BEN 312K. Second-Year Bengali I.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 507 with a grade of at least C.

BEN 312L. Second-Year Bengali II.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Continuation of Bengali 312K. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 312K with a grade of at least C.

BEN 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Bengali.

Upper-Division Courses

BEN 320K. Advanced Bengali I.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 312L with a grade of at least C.

BEN 320L. Advanced Bengali II.

Not open to native speakers of Bengali. Continuation of Bengali 320K. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 320K with a grade of at least C.

BEN 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Bengali.

BEN 360. Conference Course in Bengali Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Bengali language and literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Chinese: CHI

Lower-Division Courses

CHI 604. Accelerated First-Year Chinese.

Designed for students who understand or speak but do not read or write Mandarin Chinese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Chinese 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on the placement examination in Chinese that indicate that the student is ineligible to receive credit for Chinese 507. If the student is eligible to receive credit by examination for Chinese 506, this credit must not appear on the student's record.

CHI 506 (TCCN: CHIN 1511). First-Year Chinese I.

Not open to students who understand or speak Mandarin Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

CHI 507 (TCCN: CHIN 1512). First-Year Chinese II.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Continuation of Chinese 506. Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 506 with a grade of at least C.

CHI 612. Accelerated Second-Year Chinese.

Continuation of Chinese 604. Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 612 and 412K may not both be counted; Chinese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 604 with a grade of at least C.

CHI 412K. Second-Year Chinese I.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Four class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 612 and 412K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 507 with a grade of at least C.

CHI 412L. Second-Year Chinese II.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Continuation of Chinese 412K. Four class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 412K with a grade of at least C.

CHI 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Chinese.

Upper-Division Courses

CHI 320K. Readings in Modern Chinese I.

Readings in expository prose: selections from journals, newspapers, and other sources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 612 or 412L with a grade of at least C.

CHI 320L. Readings in Modern Chinese II.

Readings in modern fiction, poetry, and drama. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 320K with a grade of at least C.

CHI 322. Introduction to Classical Chinese.

Beginning study of wen yen, the particles, and syntax of the Chinese classics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 612 or 412L with a grade of at least C.

CHI 325K. Advanced Conversation I.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Drill in conversation on general topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 412L with a grade of at least C.

CHI 325L. Advanced Conversation II.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Practice in speaking Modern Standard Chinese. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 325K with a grade of at least C.

CHI 326. Business Chinese.

Advanced Chinese conversation, with emphasis on business vocabulary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Chinese 326 and 330 (Topic: Business Chinese) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 612, 320K, or 325K with a grade of at least C.

CHI 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Chinese.

CHI 330. Topics in Advanced Chinese.

Fourth-year Chinese readings on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Chinese 320K and 320L with a grade of at least C in each.

CHI 130D. Chinese across Disciplines.

Reading and discussion of Chinese language materials related to the subject matter of another designated course in Asian studies. Meetings with the instructor will be devoted to the discussion of linguistic problems, literary features, and crucial passages. Individual instruction. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, concurrent enrollment in an appropriate Asian studies course, and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

CHI 340. Topics in Chinese Literature.

Study of Chinese literary texts in the original. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Chinese 320L with a grade of at least C.

CHI 360. Conference Course in Chinese Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Chinese language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Hindi: HIN

Lower-Division Courses

HIN 604. Accelerated First-Year Hindi.

For speakers of Hindi who have not studied it formally. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 604 and 507 may not both be counted; Hindi 604 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi 604 and Urdu 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 604 and Urdu 507 may not both be counted.

HIN 506. First-Year Hindi I.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi. Modern Hindi of India. Five class hours a week for one semester. Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.

HIN 507. First-Year Hindi II.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi. Continuation of Hindi 506. Five class hours a week for one semester. Hindi 604 and 507 may not both be counted; Hindi 507 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 506 with a grade of at least C.

HIN 612. Accelerated Second-Year Hindi.

Continuation of Hindi 604. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Hindi 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 604 with a grade of at least C.

HIN 312K. Second-Year Hindi I.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi. Modern Hindi of India. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.

HIN 312L. Second-Year Hindi II.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi. Continuation of Hindi 312K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 312K with a grade of at least C.

HIN 118. Practice in Spoken Hindi.

Not open to native speakers of Hindi. Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.

HIN 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Hindi.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser of the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

HIN 125. Advanced Practice in Spoken Hindi.

Instruction and practice in conversation for advanced students. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hindi 118 with a grade of at least C.

HIN 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Hindi.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

HIN 330. Topics in Hindi Language and Literature.

Study of specific subjects related to Hindi culture as reflected in its literary productions and other modes of expression. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Hindi 312L with a grade of at least C.

Topic 1: Contemporary Hindi Narratives. Designed to enhance all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Hindi 330 (Topic 1) and 384 (Topic 4: Contemporary Hindi Narratives) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Hindi Drama and Film. Contemporary Hindi plays and film scripts in Devanagari script. Hindi 330 (Topic 2) and 384 (Topic 5: Hindi Drama and Film) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era. Examines the poetry and prose of a diverse group of writers who shaped Hindi literature during the nationalist era. Also includes critical studies in English. Hindi 330 (Topic 3) and 384 (Topic 6: Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Fiction. Focuses on the stories and novels of a diverse group of writers, including Muslims, women, Biharis, and Marwaris, who have broadened the landscape of Hindi writing. Hindi 330 (Topic 4) and 384 (Topic 7: Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Fiction) may not both be counted.

HIN 130D. Hindi Across Disciplines.

Reading and discussion of Hindi language materials related to the subject matter of another designated course in Asian studies, with a focus on linguistic and literary features, and crucial passages. One lecture hour a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Registration for an appropriate Asian studies course, and written consent of instructor on a form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

HIN 431K, 531K, 631K. Flagship Hindi I.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 431L, 531L, 631L. Flagship Hindi II.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 432K, 532K, 632K. Flagship Hindi III.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 432L, 532L, 632L. Flagship Hindi IV.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 433K, 533K, 633K. Flagship Hindi V.

Students attend a variety of language and area studies courses at one or more universities in India. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 433L, 533L, 633L. Flagship Hindi VI.

HIN 434K, 534K, 634K. Flagship Hindi VII.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 434L, 534L, 634L. Flagship Hindi VIII.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIN 360. Conference Course in Hindi Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Hindi language and literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Japanese: JPN

Lower-Division Courses

JPN 601D. Japanese I.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Designed for students with no previous coursework in Japanese. Emphasis on basic skills in listening and speaking Japanese and in reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Introduction to Japanese culture. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Japanese 601D and 506 may not both be counted.

JPN 506 (TCCN: JAPN 1511). First-Year Japanese I.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Japanese 601D and 506 may not both be counted.

JPN 507 (TCCN: JAPN 1512). First-Year Japanese II.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Japanese 507 and 610D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 506 with a grade of at least C.

JPN 610D. Japanese II.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Expands on skills acquired in Japanese 601D or its equivalent. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Japanese 507 and 610D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 601D or 506 with a grade of at least C.

JPN 611D. Intermediate Japanese.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Intermediate level of competency in Japanese to enable students to function in a variety of real-life contexts. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Japanese 611D and 412K may not both be counted. Japanese 611D and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 507 or 610D with a grade of at least C.

JPN 412K. Second-Year Japanese I.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Japanese 611D and 412K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 507 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

JPN 412L. Second-Year Japanese II.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Japanese 611D and 412L may not both be counted. Japanese 412L and 317C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 412K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

JPN 317C. Japanese Grammar, Composition, and Conversation.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Designed to prepare students for specialized advanced Japanese language courses. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Japanese 412L and 317C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Japanese 611D with a grade of at least C.

JPN 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Japanese.

Upper-Division Courses

JPN 320K. Readings in Modern Japanese I.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Exploration of different types of texts written in a variety of grammar structures with rich vocabulary. Examination of similarities and differences between various aspects of Japanese culture and the student's own culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L or 317C with a grade of at least C.

JPN 320L. Readings in Modern Japanese II.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Continued development of Japanese reading and comprehension skills using authentic print and web-based resources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 320K with a grade of at least C.

JPN 322. Classical Japanese.

An introduction to the principal elements of premodern literary or "classical" Japanese (bungo), the standard form of the written language. A survey of the principal linguistic features, close reading, and translation of a variety of prose and poetry texts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 320L with a grade of at least C.

JPN 325K. Advanced Conversation I.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Conversations on more complex situations and topics, including formal and informal contexts; designed to continue students' development of conversation skills taught in Japanese 412L and 317C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L or 317C with a grade of at least C.

JPN 325L. Advanced Conversation II.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Continued development of conversation skills taught in Japanese 325K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 325K with a grade of at least C.

JPN 326. Business Japanese.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Development of basic business manners and business-related vocabulary and conversation skills appropriate in an office environment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L or 317C with a grade of at least C.

JPN 327. Advanced Reading and Writing of Kanji Characters.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Building more advanced vocabulary and kanji knowledge through systematic study (recognition, reading, and writing) of kanji. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L or 317C with a grade of at least C.

JPN 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Japanese.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

JPN 330. Topics in Advanced Japanese.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Fourth-year Japanese readings on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Japanese 320L with a grade of at least C.

Topic 1: Intensive Advanced Japanese Language: Japan. Taught in Japan in Japanese. Emphasizes reading skills and conversation.
Topic 2: Advanced Readings in Newspaper Articles. For students with an advanced level of proficiency in Japanese. Conducted in Japanese. Readings from newspaper articles and other authentic materials, including short stories and websites, selected to expand linguistic and social knowledge, vocabulary, and knowledge of kanji.
Topic 3: Practical Readings in Advanced Japanese. For students with an advanced level of proficiency in Japanese. Conducted in Japanese. Readings selected to promote a wide variety of reading skills such as scanning, skimming, prediction, reading for details, and reading for meaning. Readings include essays, comic strips, short stories, websites, magazine and newspaper articles, and other authentic materials.

JPN 130D. Japanese across Disciplines.

Reading and discussion of Japanese language materials related to the subject matter of another designated course in Asian studies. Meetings with the instructor will be devoted to the discussion of linguistic problems, literary features, and crucial passages. Individual instruction. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, concurrent enrollment in an appropriate Asian studies course, and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

JPN 360. Conference Course in Japanese Language and Literature.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Supervised individual study of selected problems in Japanese language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, six semester hours of upper-division coursework in Japanese, and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Korean: KOR

Lower-Division Courses

KOR 604. Accelerated First-Year Korean.

Designed for students who understand or speak but do not read or write Korean. Not open to native speakers of Korean. Six class hours a week for one semester. Korean 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Korean 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on the placement examination in Korean that indicate that the student is ineligible to receive credit for Korean 507. If the student is eligible to receive credit by examination for Korean 506, this credit must not appear on the student's record.

KOR 506 (TCCN: KORE 1511). First-Year Korean I.

Not open to native speakers of Korean. Five class hours a week for one semester. Korean 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

KOR 507 (TCCN: KORE 1512). First-Year Korean II.

Not open to native speakers of Korean. Continuation of Korean 506. Five class hours a week for one semester. Korean 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean 506 with a grade of at least C.

KOR 612. Accelerated Second-Year Korean.

Not open to native speakers of Korean. Continuation of Korean 604. Six class hours a week for one semester. Korean 612 and 412K may not both be counted; Korean 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean 604 with a grade of at least C.

KOR 412K. Second-Year Korean I.

Not open to native speakers of Korean. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Korean 612 and 412K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean 507 with a grade of at least C.

KOR 412L. Second-Year Korean II.

Not open to native speakers of Korean. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Korean 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean 412K with a grade of at least C.

KOR 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Korean.

Upper-Division Courses

KOR 320K. Third-Year Korean I.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Korean 612 or 412L with a grade of at least C.

KOR 320L. Third-Year Korean II.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Korean 320K with a grade of at least C.

KOR 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Korean.

KOR 330. Topics in Advanced Korean.

Fourth-year Korean readings on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Korean 320L with a grade of at least C.

KOR 360. Conference Course in Korean Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Korean language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Korean 412K and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Malayalam: MAL

Lower-Division Courses

MAL 506. First-Year Malayalam I.

Standard Malayalam of Kerala. Five class hours a week for one semester.

MAL 507. First-Year Malayalam II.

Five class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 506 with a grade of at least C.

MAL 312K. Second-Year Malayalam I.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 507 with a grade of at least C.

MAL 312L. Second-Year Malayalam II.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312K with a grade of at least C.

MAL 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Malayalam.

Upper-Division Courses

MAL 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Malayalam.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser for the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

MAL 330. Topics in Malayalam Language and Literature.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L with a grade of at least C.

MAL 360. Conference Course in Malayalam Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Malayalam language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Pashto: PSH

Lower-Division Courses

PSH 506. First-Year Pashto I.

Not open to native speakers of Pashto. Emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Five lecture hours a week for one semester.

PSH 507. First-Year Pashto II.

Not open to native speakers of Pashto. Continuation of Pashto 506, with emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pashto 506 with a grade of at least C.

PSH 312K. Second-Year Pashto I.

Not open to native speakers of Pashto. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Pashto at the second-year level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pashto 507 with a grade of at least C.

PSH 312L. Second-Year Pashto II.

Not open to native speakers of Pashto. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing Pashto at the advanced second-year level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pashto 312K with a grade of at least C.

PSH 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Pashto.

Upper-Division Courses

PSH 320K. Readings in Modern Pashto I.

Readings in expository prose: selections from journals, newspapers, and other sources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pashto 312L with a grade of at least C.

PSH 320L. Readings in Modern Pashto II.

Readings in modern fiction, poetry, and drama. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pashto 320K with a grade of at least C.

PSH 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Pashto.

PSH 330. Topics in Advanced Pashto.

Fourth-year Pashto readings on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Pashto 320K and 320L with a grade of at least C in each.

Sanskrit: SAN

Lower-Division Courses

SAN 506. First-Year Sanskrit I.

Introduction to basic grammatical principles, with reading of Ramayana episodes as illustrations. Five class hours a week for one semester.

SAN 507. First-Year Sanskrit II.

Detailed study of problems of grammar and syntax; reading of extracts from Hitopadesha and the Bhagavad Gita. Five class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 506 with a grade of at least C.

SAN 312K. Second-Year Sanskrit I.

Introduction to classical Sanskrit prose literature; readings from the Epics and Kathasaritsagara. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 507 with a grade of at least C.

SAN 312L. Second-Year Sanskrit II.

Introduction to classical Sanskrit poetry and philosophical literature; readings from the Upanishads and Kalidasa's Meghaduta. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 312K with a grade of at least C.

SAN 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Sanskrit.

Upper-Division Courses

SAN 325K. Advanced Sanskrit Readings and Composition I.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 312L with a grade of at least C.

SAN 325L. Advanced Sanskrit Readings and Composition II.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 325K with a grade of at least C.

SAN 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Sanskrit.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer work is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

SAN 330. Topics in Sanskrit Language and Literature.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 312L with a grade of at least C.

SAN 360. Conference Course in Sanskrit Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Sanskrit language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Sanskrit 312L, and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Tamil: TAM

Lower-Division Courses

TAM 604. Accelerated First-Year Tamil.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Designed for students who understand or speak but do not read or write Tamil. Six class hours a week for one semester. Tamil 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Tamil 604 and 507 may not both be counted.

TAM 506. First-Year Tamil I.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 506 and 604 may not both be counted.

TAM 507. First-Year Tamil II.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 506 with a grade of at least C.

TAM 612. Accelerated Second-Year Tamil.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Continuation of Tamil 604. Designed for students who understand or speak but do not read or write Tamil. Six class hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Tamil 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 604 with a grade of at least C.

TAM 312K. Second-Year Tamil I.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 507 with a grade of at least C.

TAM 312L. Second-Year Tamil II.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 312K with a grade of at least C.

Upper-Division Courses

TAM 320K. Advanced Tamil I.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Tamil 312L with a grade of at least C.

TAM 320L. Advanced Tamil II.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Tamil 320K with a grade of at least C.

TAM 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Tamil.

TAM 330. Topics in Tamil Language and Literature.

Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Study of specific subjects related to South Asian culture as reflected in Tamil literary productions and other modes of expression. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Tamil 312L with a grade of at least C.

TAM 360. Conference Course in Tamil Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Tamil language and literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Telugu: TEL

Lower-Division Courses

TEL 604. Accelerated First-Year Telugu.

Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Telugu 604 and 507 may not both be counted.

TEL 506. First-Year Telugu I.

Not open to native speakers of Telugu. Five class hours a week for one semester. Telugu 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

TEL 507. First-Year Telugu II.

Not open to native speakers of Telugu. Five class hours a week for one semester. Telugu 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 506 with a grade of at least C.

TEL 612. Accelerated Second-Year Telugu.

Continuation of Telugu 604. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Telugu 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 604.

TEL 312K. Second-Year Telugu I.

Not open to native speakers of Telugu. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 507 with a grade of at least C.

TEL 312L. Second-Year Telugu II.

Not open to native speakers of Telugu. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 312K with a grade of at least C.

TEL 118K. Practice in Spoken Telugu.

Not open to native speakers of Telugu. Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Telugu 507 with a grade of at least C.

TEL 118L. Practice in Spoken Telugu II.

Upper-Division Courses

TEL 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Telugu.

TEL 330. Telugu Language and Literature.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Telugu 312L with a grade of at least C.

TEL 360. Conference Course in Telugu Language and Literature.

Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Urdu: URD

Lower-Division Courses

URD 604. Accelerated First-Year Urdu.

Designed for students who have some knowledge of spoken Urdu but have not studied Urdu formally. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Hindi 604 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi 507 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Urdu 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Urdu 604 and 507 may not both be counted.

URD 506. First-Year Urdu I.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Five class hours a week for one semester. Urdu 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

URD 507. First-Year Urdu II.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Five class hours a week for one semester. Urdu 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 506 with a grade of at least C.

URD 612. Accelerated Second-Year Urdu.

Continuation of Urdu 604. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Urdu 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Urdu 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 604 with a grade of at least C.

URD 312K. Second-Year Urdu I.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Introduction to the Urdu script, followed by Urdu reading, composition, and conversation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Urdu 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 507 with a grade of at least C.

URD 312L. Second-Year Urdu II.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Continuation of Urdu 312K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Urdu 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 312K with a grade of at least C.

URD 118K. Practice in Spoken Urdu I.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Urdu 507 with a grade of at least C.

URD 118L. Practice in Spoken Urdu II.

Not open to native speakers of Urdu. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Urdu 118K with a grade of at least C.

Upper-Division Courses

URD 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Urdu.

URD 330. Topics in Urdu Language and Literature.

Study of specific subjects related to Urdu culture as reflected in literary productions and other modes of expression. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Urdu 312L with a grade of at least C.

Topic 1: Female Voices in Urdu Literature. Survey of prose and poetry written in Urdu by women during the last three centuries. Only one of the following may be counted: Religious Studies 341 (Topic: Female Voices in Urdu Literature), Urdu 330 (Topic 1), 384 (Topic 4: Female Voices in Urdu Literature).
Topic 2: Love and Devotion in Urdu Literature. Examination of various literary genres that are shaped by discourses on the love of God and devotion to the prophet Muhammad. Urdu 330 (Topic 2) and 384 (Topic 5: Love and Devotion in Urdu Literature) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Philosophy and Poetry of Iqbal. Explores the prose and poetry written by the most influential twentieth-century Muslim reformer in South Asia, Muhammad Iqbal. Urdu 330 (Topic 3) and 384 (Topic 6: Philosophy and Poetry of Iqbal) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Urdu Aesthetics. Intensive overview of the most popular lyrical genre of Urdu poetry, the ghazal, and the standards used to judge a good ghazal. Urdu 330 (Topic 4) and 384 (Topic 7: Urdu Aesthetics) may not both be counted.

URD 130D. Urdu Across Disciplines.

Reading of Urdu language materials related to the subject matter of another designated course in Asian studies. One lecture hour a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Registration for an appropriate Asian studies course, and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

URD 431K, 531K, 631K. Flagship Urdu I.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 431L, 531L, 631L. Flagship Urdu II.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 432K, 532K, 632K. Flagship Urdu III.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 432L, 532L, 632L. Flagship Urdu IV.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 433K, 533K, 633K. Flagship Urdu V.

URD 433L, 533L, 633L. Flagship Urdu VI.

URD 434K, 534K, 634K. Flagship Urdu VII.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 434L, 534L, 634L. Flagship Urdu VIII.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

URD 360. Conference Course in Urdu Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in Urdu language or literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Vietnamese: VTN

Lower-Division Courses

VTN 604. Accelerated First-Year Vietnamese.

Designed for students who understand or speak but do not read or write Vietnamese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Vietnamese 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on the placement examination in Vietnamese that indicate the student is ineligible to receive credit for Vietnamese 507. If the student is eligible to receive credit by examination for Vietnamese 506, credit must not appear on the student's record.

VTN 506 (TCCN: VIET 1511). First-Year Vietnamese I.

Not open to native speakers of Vietnamese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 604 and 506 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on the placement examination in Vietnamese that indicate the student is ineligible to receive credit by examination for Vietnamese 506 and 604.

VTN 507 (TCCN: VIET 1512). First-Year Vietnamese II.

Not open to native speakers of Vietnamese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 506 with a grade of at least C.

VTN 612. Accelerated Second-Year Vietnamese.

Continuation of Vietnamese 604. Six class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 612 and 412K may not both be counted; Vietnamese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 604 with a grade of at least C.

VTN 412K. Second-Year Vietnamese I.

Not open to native speakers of Vietnamese. Four class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 612 and 412K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 507 with a grade of at least C.

VTN 412L. Second-Year Vietnamese II.

Not open to native speakers of Vietnamese. Four class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 412K with a grade of at least C.

Upper-Division Courses

VTN 320K. Readings in Modern Vietnamese I.

Readings in expository prose: selections from journals, newspapers, and other sources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 604 or 412L with a grade of at least C.

VTN 320L. Readings in Modern Vietnamese II.

Readings in modern fiction, poetry, and drama. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 320K with a grade of at least C.

VTN 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Vietnamese.

VTN 360. Conference Course in Vietnamese Language and Literature.

Supervised individual study in Vietnamese language and literature. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.