Objectives

East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to give the student broad yet intimate knowledge of the history, politics, economics, art, and language of the major areas of East Asia (China, Japan, Southeast Asia). It allows the student to concentrate in a single program while at the same time enlarging his or her knowledge of East Asian civilization by taking related courses in other disciplines. At the crux of the program is the language requirement (Chinese or Japanese) that provides the basis for postgraduate study or careers dealing with East Asia.

How to Become a Program Member

The student enrolled in the East Asian Studies Program must take HIST 80a (Introduction to East Asian Civilization) and the equivalent of Chinese or Japanese 40b (advanced intermediate level). In addition, whenever possible, three electives must be chosen from at least three of the participating departments in order to give the student a broad overview of the field and region. As a culmination to the program, the student must complete one semester of independent study under the direction of one or more members of the program faculty. This requires the preparation of a seminar-length research paper or a senior thesis in the student's department of concentration with an emphasis on some aspect of East Asian Studies or participation in a senior interdisciplinary seminar when offered.

Committee

(History)

(Chinese)

(Politics)

(Economics)

(History)

(Economics)

(Japanese)

(Politics)

(Politics)

(Fine Arts)

Requirements for Program

Course requirements: Five courses in addition to the Chinese or Japanese language requirement.

A. Students must complete the equivalent of Chinese or Japanese 40b.

B. Core course: HIST 80a (Introduction to East Asian Civilization).

C. Electives: Students must complete three courses from the list below. Students must take courses, whenever possible, in at least three participating departments so that a broad overview of the field and region is obtained.

D. Completion of one semester of independent study, EAS 98a or 98b, under the direction of one or more members of the program faculty, requiring the preparation of a seminar-length research paper.

or

A senior thesis in the student's department or concentration, with an emphasis on some aspect of East Asian studies.

or

Participation in a senior interdisciplinary seminar, when offered.

Courses of Instruction

Usually offered every year.

Staff

Usually offered every year.

Staff

(Formerly COML 175a)

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Surveys Chinese literature from the classical era through the 18th century. Readings are in English translation and include a wide range of genres, with particular emphasis on the great Chinese novels. Usually offered every second year. Last offered in the fall of 2000.

Staff

Beginning Chinese

Continuing Chinese

Intermediate Chinese

Advanced Intermediate Chinese

Beginning Japanese

Continuing Japanese

Intermediate Japanese

Advanced Intermediate Japanese

Introduction to East Asian Civilization

Elective Courses

The following courses are approved for the program. Not all are given in any one year. Please consult the Course Schedule each semester

Readings in Modern Chinese

Readings in Modern Chinese

Advanced Conversation and Composition I

Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction

The Economy of Japan

The Economy of China

Introduction to the Economics of Development

History of Asian Art

Buddhist Art

Arts of the Ming Dynasty

The Art of Japan

The Art of China

Studies in Asian Art

The Persistence of Tradition: an Introduction to Japanese Poetry, Drama, Fiction, and Film

East Asia: Nineteenth Century to the Present (China and Japan)

The Emergence of Modern Japan

Topics in Modern Chinese History

Seminar on Traditional Chinese Thought

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Historical Perspectives on Chinese and Japanese Immigrants to the United States

U.S.-Japan Relations in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Readings in Japanese

Advanced Conversation and Composition I

Chinese Philosophy

Japanese Political Economy

The Government and Politics of China

Seminar: The Modern Chinese Revolution

Seminar: Contemporary Chinese Politics

Politics of Southeast Asia