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University of Calgary Calendar 2014-2015 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions E East Asian Studies EAST
East Asian Studies EAST

Instruction offered by the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Culture in the Faculty of Arts. Students are encouraged to consult the Department website (http://llc.ucalgary.ca/) for more details on course descriptions and titles of decimalized courses.

East Asian Studies 201       Understanding Contemporary East Asia
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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Senior Courses
East Asian Studies 319       East Asian Values in a Canadian Setting
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       Introduction to the Calgary Chinese Community
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       Development of East Asia: China, Korea, Vietnam
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       Development of East Asia: Japan
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       Topics in East Asian Studies

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       Issues in East Asia
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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