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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 students.
ASN101:
Introduction to Southeast Asia
Explores
the history, culture and politics of Southeast Asia, including
Cambodia,
Thailand, Vietnam, among others, and their economic and political
relations
with each other.
ASN102:
Introduction to Japan
Examines
Japanese history, culture, economics and politics from ancient to
modern times.
ASN103:
Introduction to China
This
course explores China’s role as a dominant force in world affairs,
tracing the
historical and social developments of the world’s most populous nation.
ASN104:
Introduction to South Asia
Explores
the histories and cultures of South Asia and their place in Asia and in
the
world.
ASN105:
Introduction to Korea
Explores
the history of the Korean peninsula from ancient to modern times,
examining
issues of culture and politics.
ASN201:
Southeast Asian Culture and Literature
An
introduction to Southeast Asian culture in all its varied forms, as
well as an
overview of the major literary works from ancient and modern times.
ASN202:
Japanese Culture and Literature
Exploring
Japanese culture and literature from ancient to modern times,
highlighting the
major artistic movements from each period.
ASN203:
Chinese Culture and Literature
Examining
the culture and literature of the Chinese state, examining aesthetic,
social
and political ramifications through the ages.
ASN204:
South Asian Culture and Literature
Examines
the culture and literature of South Asia. The rich and varied history
of the
South Asia countries’ artistic achievements will be examined
independently and
in contrast with each other at various stages of development.
ASN205:
Korean Culture and Literature
An
introduction to the major movements and artists of Korean culture and
literature from ancient as well as modern times, examining the impact
of the
Korean divide on its cultural works.
ASN206:
Cambodian Culture and Literature
An
overview of the major trends in Cambodian culture and literature, with
emphasis
on significant artists and the impact of war on cultural development.
ASN301:
Democracy and War
An
introduction to key concepts regarding the implementation of democracy
in
various global settings, as well as the inevitable outbreaks of war
that
disrupt stable societies.
ASN302:
The Chinese Cultural Revolution
Examines
the Chinese Cultural Revolution, tracing the roots of political and
social
discontent and the impact of the revolution on modern Chinese society
and
politics.
ASN303:
The Religious Tradition of India
Explores
India through the prism of religion, detailing the development and
impact of various
religious movements on Indian life from the distant past to the present.
ASN304:
Buddhism in Asia and its influence in the Western World
An
overview of Buddhism as a distinctly Asian philosophy and religion,
followed by
an examination of the Western world’s modern-day awareness and interest
in its
roots and practice.
ASN305:
Colonialism in Asia
The
impact of colonialism in various Asian countries. The historical and
political
justifications, reasoning and impact of colonialism will be examined in
detail.
ASN306:
Asia through Films
Cinema’s
depiction of Asia. An examination of how Asia views itself, and how
non-Asians
render the Asian experience through film.
ASN307:
Southeast Asian Art
A
general introduction to the major artists, movements and trends in
Southeast
Asian art.
ASN308:
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Arts
An
overview of the major arts of China, Japan and Korea, examining their
histories, aesthetics, differences and similarities.
ASN309:
Khmer Art
The
major artists and movements of Khmer Art will be examined from
artistic, social
and political angles.
ASN401:
Nationalism, Internationalism and Cultural Identities
Cultural
identity is shaped by how a nation views itself as a domestic entity,
and how
it views itself in relation to the rest of the world. This course will
explore,
through various cultural contexts, how nationalism and internationalism
contradict and co-exist with each other.
ASN402:
Islam in Southeast Asia
The
history and impact of Islam in Southeast Asia as a cultural and
political
force.
ASN403:
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in Asia
Asian
beliefs regarding gender, race and ethnicity will be examined through
familial,
cultural and political viewpoints, highlighting the inevitable
conflicts,
discrimination and acceptance.
ASN404:
Asian Politics
An
overview of Asian politics, focusing on common political ideologies and
explaining significant differences in the implementation of various
forms of
democracy, communism, etc.
ASN405:
American Influence in Asia
America’s
influence in Asia, as an artistic, economic, political and military
force that
continues to shape the region’s cultural and societal future.
ASN406:
Southeast Asian Politics
The
politics of Southeast Asia, from past to present. Major political
movements and
key national leaders will be compared and contrasted with each other.
ASN407:
Cambodian Politics
Cambodian politics as a
unifying and dividing force in modern Cambodian life. From the Khmer
Rouge to recent elections, this course will examine the reality of
political parties, philosophies and methodologies in modern Cambodia.
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