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Heritage of China and Japan
HUM104 SP
Crosslistings: EAST110
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.
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:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ASLT
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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