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Graduate
Catalogue: Asian Studies Courses
The following outlines of
course content are correct at the time of writing, although the
material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to
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The following outlines of
course content are correct at the time of writing, although the
material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to
change.
1. All courses are 3 credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.2. Normally, a course will not be run without a minimum enrolment of five students.
Students will study
specific topics relevant to major Southeast Asian studies, which may
include the politics, economics, and culture of particular regions.
Specific examinations of
major topics in Japanese studies, which may include historical,
contemporary and artistic trends in Japanese culture and society.
Major topics in Chinese
studies may be examined in greater detail, from ancient times to modern
day events, including the politics, art and economy of the Chinese
state.
Major issues relevant to
the understanding of South Asian societies will be explored, including
the histories, cultures and security of this region.
Further study of
pertinent Korean issues, including cultural, historical and political
factors involved in the separation of the Korean states and their own
individual identities.
Political, social,
cultural and economic aspects of Cambodia will be examined in detail.
The effect of colonialism
on a nation’s cultural psyche, through the examination of colonial art
and literature.
The effect of capitalism
in today’s Asia, from economic, political and cultural viewpoints.
An examination of the
origins, development and contemporary reality of nationalism in various
Asian countries.
Exploring the
commonalities and differences inherent in Asian Muslim societies.
Asia’s relationship with
the rest of the world, examining how modern technology, politics and
economics shape the systems that link and divide nations and
ideologies.
Major themes of Buddhist
studies examined in greater detail.
The economic realities of
Southeast Asian transformation, examining the significant costs and
uncertain benefits inherent in developing countries.
An overview of Zen
Aesthetics, examining how Zen philosophy is integrated into various
forms of art and design.
Chinese culture, politics
and economy from a modern perspective. China’s challenges and prospects
for the twenty-first century will be discussed.
Japan in the twenty-first
century. The culture and politics of the world’s second largest economy
will be discussed in detail from a variety of social perspectives.
Issues affecting contemporary Asian life.
The common social trends and significant differences (political,
economic, social) between various Asian countries will be studied.
The economic and
aesthetic relationship of Asian art in the contemporary world market to
foreign influence and competition.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
Topics will vary from
year to year, depending on recent events and issues.
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