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HUM 104

Heritage Of China and Japan
HUM 104 SP

Crosslistings: EAST110

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course explores religions, philosophies, literatures, and aesthetics of East Asia; Western attitudes toward Asia; and the interaction of East Asian cultures with each other and with the West. Readings will include Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist writings, and Chinese and Japanese literature. Guest speakers and discussions.

MAJOR READINGS

Primary and secondary readings on Buddhism,
Confucianism and Taoism; readings in Chinese and Japanese
literature and aesthetics; readings in intercultural
contacts.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Frequent short papers, final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Writing skills will be emphasized. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Films

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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