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General Catalog Spring 2010
Posted Sep 29, 2009
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1210  Asian Civilizations: Traditions (3) Cross listed as HIST 1210, UGS 1210. Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
   Offers students a critical understanding of Asian cultures and civilizations by familiarizing them with the fundamental ideas, values, and practices of traditional Asian civilizations as expressed in religion, philosophy, literature, art, and society. Students are expected to engage some of the core texts of Asian traditions, ranging from Confucian, Daoist, Hindu, and Buddhist classics to literary masterpieces, as well as to appreciate how religious and philosophical traditions have shaped differently and similarly the cultures and societies of different regions of Asia. Readings and assignments aim at fostering analytic, interpretive, and creative abilities, and at developing the oral and written communication skills of students.

1220  Asian Civilizations: Modern History and Societies (3) Cross listed as HIST 1220, UGS 1220. Fulfills Soc/Beh Sci or Hum Exploration.
   Although faculty teaching this course focus on modern and contemporary Asian history, society, politics, and economics, they may vary the content matter and emphases according to their disciplinary interests. All instructors share in common an interest in fostering basic oral and written communication skills and developing analytical, methodological, and conceptual understanding and skills. Fulfills humanities or social science intellectual explorations requirement. Consult semester Class Schedule for the intellectual explorations area being offered.

4800  Directed Reading (1 to 3)
   Topics will vary according to instructor.

4990  Senior Seminar (3)
   Topics will vary according to instructor.

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3)
   Topics will vary according to instructor. Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree.

5001  Current Research in Asian Studies (3) Cross listed as SBS 5001.
   Presentation by Asian Studies Faculty members and visitors of current research (ongoing or recently published) and discussion of same with students, emphasizing methods of research.

6900  Directed Reading (1 to 5)
   Topics will vary according to instructor.

6970  Thesis Research (1 to 12)
   Graduate standing required.

6980  Faculty Consultation (3)
   Graduate standing required.
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