ANS X01M ANS 301M Introductory Topics in Asian Studies 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
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.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Introduction to the Visual Arts. Function and meaning of the visual elements in Western and Asian art. Primary focus is on the art of Western countries, with a secondary focus on the art of Asia.
Topic 2: Introduction to Music in World Cultures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.
Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800. A survey of the traditional history and culture of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Same as: HIS 305K
Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800. A survey of the modern history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Same as: HIS 305L
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. Current issues, visible trends, and projections for Asia's future. Same as: GOV 314.5
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 8: Ideas and Images in Japanese Culture.
Topic 9: Asian American Experiences. American Studies 315 (Topic: The Asian American Experience) and Asian Studies 301M (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
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. 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. Same as: R S 312C
Topic 12: Introduction to Hinduism. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 12), Religious Studies 312 (Topic: Introduction to Hinduism), 312D.
Topic 13: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature. Introduction to modern Chinese literature from the late Qing Dynasty (latter half of the nineteenth century) to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature), 301M (Topic 13), Comparative Literature 305 (Topic: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature), 305 (Topic 1). Same as: C L 305.1
Topic 14: East Asian Martial Arts Films. Explores the concept of "East Asian" from the cinematic perspective, focusing on the martial arts film genre. Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting) and 301M (Topic 14) may not both be counted. Additional hours required for film screenings.
Topic 15: Introduction to Islam. The beliefs, theology, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the role of women, and Islamic government and movements. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 15), History 306N (Topic 7), Islamic Studies 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310D, Religious Studies 319. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Same as: HIS 306N.7, MES 310D, R S 319
Topic 16: Introduction to Japanese Film. Broad survey of Japanese cinema, including silent films, feature films, documentaries, and anime, that covers the basic history of Japanese cinema. Background in Japanese not required, all films are subtitled in English. Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Introduction to Japanese Film) and 301M (Topic 16) may not both be counted. Additional hours may be required for film/media screenings.
Topic 17: Introduction to Politics in East Asia. Introduction to politics and political systems of Japan, China, Taiwan, North Korea, and South Korea. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Introduction to Politics in East Asia), 301M (Topic 17), Government 314 (Topic: Introduction to Politics in East Asia), 314 (Topic 11). Same as: GOV 314.11