Asian Studies Courses
Fall 2023
CHNS 101 Chinese Level I
(4 credits; five hrs/wk M-F 9:30 and 10:30)
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese.
Instructor: Li Wei, Wei Hong
CHNS 102D Chinese Level II
(4 credits; only distance available)
A continuation of the study of elementary Mandarin. Students will complete study of basic syntactical patterns. Character recognition will be built to 500.
Instructor: Chien-Min Kuo
CHNS 201 Chinese Level III
(4 credits; five hrs/wk M-F 10:30 and 11:30)
A course in intermediate Mandarin, with integrated spoken and written tracks emphasizing the cultural contexts of usage. Mastery of more advanced syntactic patterns, with enriched vocabulary. Character recognition built to 800. Introduction to Chinese dictionaries.
Instructor: Chi-Ying A. Wang
CHNS 241 Introduction to the Study of Chinese Literature
(3 credits; three hours/week MWF 12:30-1:20)
An introductory class on the reading and discussing of Chinese literary texts, classical and modern, readings are in Chinese and English. At least 3 years study of Chinese recommended.
Instructor: Daniel Hsieh
CHNS 281 Special Topics: Introduction to the Chinese Food Culture
(3 credits; three hrs/wk MWF 2:30)
Selected topics on Chinese food history, production, preparation, festivals, as well as food in literature, film, business and folk beliefs. Discussion will also include civilization and food as cultural diplomacy. Lectures in English.
Instructor: Ai-Jen Wann
CHNS 281 Introduction to Chinese Food Culture
(3 credits; three hrs/wk MWF 2:30-3:20)
Selected topics on Chinese food history, production, preparation, festivals, as well as food in literature, film, business and folk beliefs. Discussion will also include civilization and food as cultural diplomacy. Lectures in English.
CHNS 285 Chinese Calligraphy
(1 credit; one hr/wk W 4:30-6:20)
Principles and techniques of writing Chinese characters. The aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy, its function as an art form, and its role in Chinese culture. Emphasis on training and practice in calligraphic writing. Conducted in English.
Instructor: Ai-Jen Wann
CHNS 301 Chinese Level V
(3 credits; three hrs/wk MWF 1:30-2:20)
Continued development of Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization from a variety of sources, e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, recent literature, etc.
Instructor: Zhengyu Tang
CHNS 313 Reading and Writing Practice
(3 credits; three hrs/wk TTh 1:30-2:45)
Concentration on further development of reading and writing abilities for students with conversational proficiency, using materials primarily from modern social and cultural studies, including annotated literary texts. Conducted in Chinese.
Instructor: Chi-Ying A. Wang
CHNS 401 Chinese Level VII
(3 credits; three hrs/wk MWF 10:30-11:20)
Continued development of Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis will be upon modern, everyday language and culture (with some introduction to traditional culture) using various sources such as textbooks, newspapers, and literary works.
Instructor: Chi-Ying A Wang
JPNS 101 Japanese Levei I
(4 credits; MWF 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Distance also available)
A basic study of standard Japanese. Students will be introduced to spoken and written forms of the language from the beginning. Language form and use are equally emphasized. Relevant cultural aspects. Hiragana, Katakana, and 85 Kanji.
Instructor: TBD
JPNS 102 Japanese Level II
(4 credits; distance only)
A continuation of the study of elementary Japanese. Task-oriented activities will be incorporated to encourage language use as well as pattern practice for linguistic accuracy. Relevant cultural aspects will be introduced. 120 Kanji.
Instructor: TBD
JPNS 201 Japanese Level III
(4 credits; MWF 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Distance also available)
A study of intermediate Japanese. Occasional use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice are used to facilitate learning of the spoken and written language. 110 Kanji.
Instructor: Marina Ishii
JPNS 202 Japanese Level IV
(4 credits; distance only)
A continuation of intermediate Japanese. Active use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice for learning of the spoken and written language. 150 Kanji.
Instructor: Asami Lutz
JPNS 280 Introduction to Modern Japanese Civilization
(3 credits; MWF 3:30)
A survey of modern Japanese culture. Various aspects are covered, such as geography, economy, society, the political system, family, education, traditional arts, business, and language. Current issues will be discussed in a timely manner. Lectures in English.
Instructor: TBD
JPNS 301 Japanese Level V
(3 credits; MWF 8:30 and 9:30)
Continued development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization in Japan from a variety of sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, TV, recent literature, etc.). Conducted primarily in Japanese.
Instructor: Masaki Minobe
JPNS 313 Intermediate Reading in Japanese I
(3 credits; TTh 12:00-1:15)
This course provides students with further study in reading Japanese at the intermediate level. The course also reviews and introduces 500 basic kanji.
Instructor: TBD
JPNS 361 Elementary Surey of Japanese Linguistics
(3 credits; TTh 9:00-10:15)
This course surveys all areas of Japanese Linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, focusing on systematizing fragmentary knowledge students are assumed to have acquired through Japanese language courses.
Instructor: Kazumi Hatasa
JPNS 485 Culinary Culture of Japan
(3 credits; TTh 12:30-1:45)
Instructor: Kazumi Hatasa
JPNS 490 Reading Current Affairs in Japan
(3 credits; TTh 9:00-10-15)
Instructor: Mariko M Wei
JPNS 521 Teaching Japanese
(3 credits; TTh 12:00-1:15)
Instructor: Colleen Neary-Sundquist
JPNS 560 Survey in Japanese Linguistics
(3 credits; TTh 10:30-11:45)
Instructor: Atsushi Fukada
JPNS 575 Theories of Japanese Language Acquisition
(3 credits; TTh 9:00-10-15)
Instructor: Mariko M. Wei
JPNS 679 Classroom SLA
(3 credits; TTh 12:00-12:15)
Instructor: Mariko M Wei
JPNS 679 Complexity and Fluency
(3 credits; TTh 1:30-2:45)
Instructor: Colleen A Neary-Sundquist
KOR 101 Korean Level I
(3 credits; MWF 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30. Distance also available)
This course is the first half of the Elementary Korean language sequence. It is designed for those who have no prior (or very limited) knowledge of Korean. Lecture will introduce new material and explain conversational patterns considering grammatical, lexical, and pragmatic aspects of Korean. Some class meetings will be conducted entirely in Korean. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students will be exposed to everyday life contexts (e.g., language use, culture, etc.) likely to be encountered in contemporary Korean society.
Instructor: TBD
KOR 201 Korean Level III
(3 credits; MWF 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Distance also available)
This course is the first half of the intermediate Korean language sequence. The main purpose of this course is to expand on the study of the Korean language and culture, and develop an Intermediate Low proficiency level. Some class meetings are conducted entirely in Korean. Students practice reading and listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary building, and conversations that require a variety of styles, pragmatic considerations, and knowledge of Korean cultural topics. Skills for simple narration and written report will be enhanced. Students rely on authentic materials for introduction of Korean culture and authentic language usage.
Instructor: TBD
KOR 301 Korean Level V
(3 credits; MWF 11:30)
This course aims to help students develop their language skills in four areas-speaking, listening, reading, and writing- in Korean at the advanced level. It covers grammar and vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, conversation manners, and public speaking. Emphasis will be on the appropriate use of Korean in a variety of situations including schools, companies, and formal/informal meetings. This course also enables students to understand Korean culture and history and to develop cross-cultural insights by comparing Korean society with US society. Korean history, image of Korea, and current social trends in Korea will be discussed for a solid understanding of Korean culture in which Korean language is embedded.
Instructor: Jungeun A. Kim
KOR 401 Korean Level VII
(3 credits; MWF 10:30)
instructor: Jungeun A. Kim
ANTH 392 Anthropology of Asia & the Asian Diaspora
(3 credits; TTh 9:00-10:15)
This course introduces the diversity of Asia and its peoples at home and in the diaspora. Through fiction, ethnography, films, and art, students will reflect on race, sex, power, migration, etc., that shape perceptions about Asia and Asians. Students will have the opportunity to develop their interests and creative practices by engaging with the course materials in their preferred form: poetry, illustration, short video, text-based response, etc.
Instructor: Dr. Dada Docot
HIST 240 Premodern East Asia
(3 credits; TTh 1:30-2:45)
Instructor: Huiying Chen)
HIST 339 Premodern China
(3 credits; MWF 2:30-3:20)
Instructor: Margaret Tillman
HIST 395 Junior Seminar in Historical Methods
(3 credits; TTh 1:30-2:45)
Instructor: Margaret Tillman