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Any REL 100 or 200-level course dealing with global religions Any HIST 100 or 200-level course with a non-US focus

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and animations, historical novels , and even advertisements. But who were the samurai in Japanese history, and what did they do? When did they emerge, and where did they stand in society? What did they eat, and how did they go about their day-to-day lives? How were they perceived by their contemporaries, and how did they see themselves? When did today’s images of the samurai come about, and how? These are some of the questions we will address in this course, Making of the Samurai. In the process, we will also work on critical writing, reading, and thinking skills. (Yoshikawa, offered alternate years) ASN 125 Japan: Supernatural Beings Godzilla. Pokemon. Films like “Spirited Away” or “The Ring.” The ninja magic of Naruto. The shape-shifting demons of Inu Yasha. These are all examples of the Japanese supernatural, repackaged for world consumption. But what does the American consumer miss out on when enjoying these Japanese tales? Why is occult lore such an important part of the expressive culture of Japan? What is the historical or religious basis of the “soft power” of “Cool Japan”? What do we learn about Japan – and about ourselves – when we shiver to a well-told Japanese ghost story? Readings will include Japanese comic books (in translation) and short creative fiction, backed up with academic analyses of the history of spooks in Japan. Students will research particular beings and give pre- sentations on their findings. This is a writing-intensive course, and the final project will involve a creative re-imagi- nation of the Japanese lore learned through the semester, expressed in live or filmed performances, written stories or visual art projects. This course is open only to first-year students and sophomores. There are no prerequisites. (Holland, offered alternate years) ASN 211 Buddhism This course covers the rise and historical development of Buddhism in South Asia and its spread into Southeast, Central, and East Asia. Through regular writing exercises, extensive use of visual and audio materi- als, and some fieldwork, students will acquire a basic vocabulary for discussing the ritual practices, ethical systems, and scriptures of Buddhism (e.g., selections from the Pali Canon); situate the major branches of Buddhism in their historical and geographical contexts (e.g., Theravada in Sri Lanka, Vajrayana in Tibet, Zen in Japan); and explore im- portant concepts in each of the traditions and locations in view of significant sociohistorical processes, events, and institutions (e.g., the interaction of Buddhists with Daoists and Confucians in China and the associations of Shinto HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 113 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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commonly perceived? What roles are Chinese women playing in the present-day China and international societies? These are among the oft-asked questions this course attempts to answer. By contextualizing Chinese women in pre-modern China, Republican China, and communist China, this course attempts to show their different character- istics in different periods. Special attention, however, is given to women in social and cultural settings in contempo- rary China. A variety of works, including history, fiction, and films are used to acquaint students with dramatic chang- es, multifaceted images, gender problems of Chinese women in the post-Mao era. (Zhou, offered alternate years) ASN 215 Environmental Development in East Asia Course also listed as ENV 215. Rapid development in East Asia has brought prosperity to many but has also created serious environmental problems. Rivers and lakes suffer from pollu- tion and algal blooms; water tables have dropped dramatically; farmland has been polluted by industrial chemicals and over-fertilization; and cities choke on pollution from industry and automobiles. This course explores the envi- ronmental challenges facing East Asia as well as how governments and other groups are addressing them through various approaches to ‘sustainable development.’ Special emphasis is placed on China, given its regional and global importance, and the Four Little Dragons (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea). (Magee, offered occasionally)

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curred in China in recent years. In exploring this subject, Chinese culture is systematically examined from different aspects, including but not limited to Chinese cultural roots, family, population, woman, economy, environment, ideology, politics, religion, and education. Some of China’s hottest issues, with which Western societies have been concerned in recent years, are discussed, such as the reform movement, the Tiananmen Square Incident of 1989, censorship, human rights, China’s threat, the origin of COVID-19, possible war over the Taiwan Strait, China-U.S. rela- tions, and China’s future. (Zhou, offered alternate years)

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sioned world conquest, and drank copiously. They also created the largest land empire in the world, ruled over this empire effectively, and fostered cultural exchange across Eurasia at an unprecedented scale. After its fall, the em- pire’s legacies continued to impact Eurasian history, arguable to this day. This course explores aspects of this great empire, from its Central Asian nomadic origins to the Mongol predicament after it s fall. Our main focus is Genghis and the Mongol empire. Learn about the awesome Mongol battle strategies, and their administration that led to Pax Mongolica. Witness the magnificent courts and peoples that Marco Polo, or his reverse counterpart, Rabban Sauma, encountered, as you experience the excitement of their adventures. Explore how Mongols lived every day, and how they saw the world around them. Investigate how they adapted to various natural surroundings, and how they interacted with their various human neighbors, most famously the Chinese and the Persians. Consider why the great Khan remains widely known today, and why so many myths surround him. Let’s ride through history with Genghis. (Yoshikawa, offered alternate years)

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China has significantly expanded its international influence. Culturally, China has hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and established over 480 Confucius Institutes worldwide; Educationally, China has become the largest sender of international students to the U.S. making up 31% of all international enrollments in the United States; Economically, China has established the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and launched the One Belt One Road project; Militarily, China has steadily modernized its military weapon and opened the first overseas military base in Djibouti in 2017. This course will discuss the implications of China’s global expansion to the international community. The focus of this course will be given to how China’s economic development affects the landscape of global powers by examining China’s relations with its neighboring countries and Western countries, especially with the U.S. This course will help students understand the trend of globalization and increase the awareness of the new type of great power relations between China and the United States in the twenty-first century. No prerequisites. (Zhou, offered alternate years) ASN 296 China and the U.S. Since the Nixon administration opened a new chapter with the People’s Republic of China in 1972, China-U.S. relations have shifted from hostile relations to normalization and engagement. However, the relationship between the two countries has nosedived to the lowest point in four decades. The biggest challenge to the U.S. today is the communist China. Cooperation and competition between the two largest world’s economies will determine the direction of Asia and the future of global development. The relationship between China and the U.S. has become one of the central global issues in the twenty-first century. By employing a perspective of cultural HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 114 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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introduces the fifth and sixth generation of Chinese filmmakers, as well as recent Chinese films produced in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. It is hoped to help students develop their ability to analyze visual images from both Chinese and multicultural perspectives. Through the lens of Chinese films used in this course, stu- dents are expected to better understand issues such as gender, family, tradition, custom, and politics in China today. In the meantime, they are expected to become familiar with some new trends of cultural and social movement in China and overseas Chinese communities. (Zhou, offered annually) ASN 401 Asia Colloquium The topic of the Asian Studies senior colloquium changes every year. Please consult with your Asian Studies major advisor. (Staff, offered annually)

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ASN 495/496 Honors

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