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Instruction offered by the Department of German, Slavic, and East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Students are encouraged to consult the Department website (http://gsea.ucalgary.ca) for more details on course descriptions and titles of decimalized courses.
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East Asian Studies
201
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Understanding Contemporary East Asia
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An introductory exploration of the contemporary cultures of China, Japan, and Korea that outlines their shared characteristics as well as highlighting their differences. Subjects covered include physical environment, history, philosophy, social and political order, economy, and arts.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both East Asian Studies 201 and 317 will not be allowed.
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East Asian Studies
319
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East Asian Values in a Canadian Setting
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Examines the presence of East Asian values within Canada, their potential for greater acceptance in and contribution to Canadian life, and changes that would facilitate the acceptance of East Asians into the Canadian mainstream. East Asian values will be examined generically, as well as specifically to the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in General Studies 301.04.
Notes:
Previous course work in East Asian culture would be advantageous to the student.
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East Asian Studies
321
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Introduction to the Calgary Chinese Community
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Provides instruction on the direct experience of important aspects of the Calgary Chinese community, including its history, commercial sector, entertainment facilities, and its cultural, social, and religious organizations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in General Studies 301.06.
Notes:
Course requires off-campus attendance with a considerable amount of walking involved.
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East Asian Studies
331
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Development of East Asia: China, Korea, Vietnam
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Major traditions in these mainland East Asian civilizations and their historic foundations. These traditions include historical, linguistic, ideological, societal, religious, political, economic, literary, artistic and aesthetic developments. Attention will be given to how these traditions have combined to create each civilization as well as an East Asian identity that differs from that of other major civilizations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both East Asian Studies 331 and East Asia 300 will not be allowed
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East Asian Studies
333
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Development of East Asia: Japan
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Major traditions in Japanese civilization and their historic foundations. These traditions include historical, geographic, linguistic, ideological, societal, religious, political, economic, artistic, and aesthetic developments. Attention will be given to how these traditions have combined to create the Japanese nation as well as contribute to an East Asian identity that differs from that of other major civilizations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both East Asian Studies 333 and East Asia 300 will not be allowed.
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East Asian Studies
499
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Topics in East Asian Studies
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Investigation of themes and methodologies related to the study of East Asian civilizations. A single theme related to a single civilization or one related to them all or the study and application of one or more methods employed in East Asian Studies may be offered. Themes/methods will vary among offerings.
499.01. Methods in East Asian Studies
499.02. Contemporary Issues in East Asia
499.03. Topics in the History of East Asia
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
East Asia 300 or East Asian Studies 331 and East Asian Studies 333 or consent of the Department.
Notes:
Only open to students with credit in East Asia 500 with consent of the Department.
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East Asian Studies
531
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Issues in East Asia
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Social, philosophical, economic, political and/or international issues within East Asia and analysis of the basis for interactions among East Asian countries and across the Pacific will be presented in-depth.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
East Asia 300 or East Asian Studies 331 and 333.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both East Asian Studies 531 and East Asia 500 will not be allowed.
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