11 courses with the subject ASIA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ASIA/HIST 336 The Emergence of New China 3 ASIA 337/HIST 338 Japan's Era of Transformation 3 ASIA/POLS 338W Politics of East Asia 3 ASIA/PHIL 353 Asian Religions 3
The history of China covering late Imperial China, the impact of Western imperialism, the Republican Period, and the establishment of the People's Republic. HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H or HIST 205H
The history of Japan since 1800. The decline of the Tokugawa Shogunate, modern national building in the Meiji period, domestic conflicts and war in the twentieth century, and the roots of Japan's economic prominence today. HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H or HIST 205H
This course is designed for intermediate students who are interested in the theoretical and systematic study of world politics. The course first introduces students to several major theoretical approaches to the study of world politics and then applies these approaches to a number of major, contemporary issues--ranging from war and peace, conflict and cooperation, development and underdevelopment to global and national interests. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C, six hours in human behavior, and junior standing or permission of the instructor
This course introduces students to several key religious traditions originating in Asia, such as: Hindu traditions in India; Confucianism, Daoism, and popular religion in China, Buddhism and Shinto in Japan; and Buddhist traditions of China, Tibet, and Mongolia. Students will read and analyze primary sources in English translation. By examining artifacts from literature, art, and poetry, students will also learn about cultural history. Throughout the course, we will be employing hermeneutical methods in the field of religions studies, such as methods of comparisons. permission of the instructor
An introduction to the architecture, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, ink, painting, miniature painting, and gardens of India, China, and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on the connections among the cultures: Buddhism and pilgrimage, the importance of the scholar painters, the role of trade routes and the emergence of native writing. higher in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C; ARTH 121A or ARTH 150 or ARTH 203 or ARTH 204 or ARTH 210 or ARTH 230 or permission of instructor
ASIA/POLS 435 Chinese Politics 3
A study of origins of the Chinese revolution; development and functions of the Chinese Communist Party; government institutions; the defense s establishment; evolution of foreign policy; and post-Mao political and economic reforms.
Total Credit Hours 74-91 * Grade of C or better required. Upper-level Elective Courses (24-26 credit hours at the 300 or 400 Level) These courses can be elected from the list below. Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in more than one region of Asia. Courses are under development in different disciplines, and additional courses with an 121 Asian Studies (BA) Asian content may be approved by the program director. No course listed below may be used to fulfill more than one requirement.
Asian Experience (Study Abroad or an approved practicum; consult 3 with the director for arrangements) Business Management and Marketing
This course is designed for small groups of qualified students to conduct advanced study of selected topics on Asian Studies, topics which may not be taught in regularly scheduled classes. The description of the course for each offering will appear in the course schedule that is distributed to each advisor.
Source: Eastern Virginia Medical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
