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EAS East Asian Studies CoursesEAS100Y1 A comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) as a second language
for students with no background in any Chinese dialect; equal emphasis on listening,
speaking, reading, writing Chinese characters and translation; active vocabulary of about
500 single characters and over a thousand phrases and idiomatic expressions. EAS101Y1 Designed to meet the particular needs of students who, usually because of their Chinese
family backgrounds, can speak and understand elementary Chinese of any dialect but do not
read or write enough to take 201Y. EAS102Y1 Highlights of Chinese, Japanese and Korean civilization prior to the
eighteenth-century. The focus is on political, social and intellectual history, as well as
on the interactions among the three cultures. Highly recommended for EAS students taking
specialist, major, and minor programs, and the Asia-Pacific program. EAS103Y1 An introductory course for students who only wish to learn spoken Mandarin Chinese for
daily living and general social communication in contemporary Chinese society. Text
materials are mainly in the Pinyin Romanization system; only a small number of Chinese
characters are introduced. Especially recommended for students in disciplines other than
Chinese. EAS104Y1 An introductory course for students with no knowledge of Vietnamese. With equal emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and grammar. EAS110Y1 An introductory Korean language course open to students with no prior knowledge of Korean. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are covered but the main emphasis is given to spoken Korean. EAS111Y1 Main elements of Korean grammar, readings and compositions for students who speak or
understand Korean or for students with standing in Grade 9 (Ontario) Korean. EAS120Y1 An introduction to the basic elements of the Japanese language, and the development of
hearing, speaking, reading and writing skills. Along with the hiragana and katakana
systems of writing, approximately 100 kanji are introduced. Some cultural aspects are
introducted as well. Open only to students with no prior background in Japanese. EAS121H1 Appropriate for those who have learned Japanese for more than three months but less
than a year in an academic institution. The knowledge of hiragana and katakana is
required. Approximately 100 kanji are introduced. EAS200Y1 Continuation of EAS100Y: grammar, reading,
composition, and oral work. Reading texts include adapted versions of modern Chinese
novels, plays, essays, and selected readings: proverbs and set phrases, short
compositions, poetry of the Tang dynasty. EAS201Y1 Continuation of EAS101Y. EAS206Y1 An introductory reading course in Classical Chinese with emphasis on grammatical
analysis and translation into English. EAS208Y1 Non-action and creativity in the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu. EAS210Y1 Students study grammatical structure in depth through reading various forms of writing.
More attention given to idiomatic expressions with emphasis on the use of language in
actual context. EAS217H1 A broad perspective on contemporary Korea. Emphasis is on the last 30 years of political dynamics on the peninsula which brought about the "Korean-style democracy" and "Korean-style economy" (chaebol), plus Juche ideology in North Korea. EAS220Y1 An advanced beginners level language course. An introduction to complicated sentence
structures and basic vocabulary for daily life. All four language skills are emphasized
and approximately 300 kanji are introduced. Some cultural aspects are introduced as well.
Open only to those whose Japanese level is equivalent to Level 4 of Japanese Proficiency
Test. EAS221Y1 General history - emergence of Japanese state to the beginning of Tokugawa regime.
Emphasis on development of distinctively Japanese features of the national culture and on
ethos and lifestyles of the people. (Offered in alternate years) EAS227Y1 Art and archaeology of Asia. Historical and cultural background. Lecture course illustrated with slides. EAS233H1 An historical overview of Chinese theatre, a reading of selected texts, viewing of
videotaped performances and class discussions of the characteristics of this art form. EAS235H1 Lectures and discussions on Japanese literary negotiations with China, the Chinese and Chineseness, ranging from celebration of the same cultural practice, to nativist resistance to China the hegemonic, to aestheticization of China the exotic/erotic. EAS237Y1 An examination of modernism/post-modernism in Japanese post-war cinema, with emphasis on theories of alienation and social fragmentation. EAS238H1 The art of narrative and poetry from Japan’s creation myths through medieva monk-poets. An introduction to Japan’s classical literature. (Readings in English) EAS239H1 The structure of literary expression in Japan’s enduring narrative masterpiece. The aesthetic concerns of the men and women of the Heian court (9th - 12th century) and their emotional lives. (Offered in alternate years) EAS250H1 An introductory survey of major works and representative writers in Korean literature. EAS260Y1 Philosophy of Buddha EAS270Y1 The historical development of the Korean political system and society; philosophical, religious, artistic and literary aspects of its culture. Korea’s relationship to Chinese civilization and its role in transmitting civilization to Japan. Films and slides may be used for illustration. EAS271Y1 Survey of political, socio-economic, and cultural developments in the Korean peninsula from the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on developments in the late Choson dynasty which shaped Korea’s modern experience, the Japanese colonial period, and the formation of separate states in the north and south. EAS282Y1 (formerly EAS180Y) 104S EAS290Y1 For students who speak a Chinese dialect other than Mandarin and have acquired a basic knowledge of written Chinese. Gives basic knowledge of spoken Mandarin and ability to read both literary and modern texts. Language laboratory work mandatory. EAS295Y1 This course allows students to pursue the specialized study of specific topics tailored to the research nad study opportunities available in Hong Kong and the expertise and interests of the instructor. Available only in the Woodsworth College Hong Kong Summer Program. EAS299Y1 Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details. EAS300Y1 An intermediate level language course. Original writings chosen from the literature and
social history of modern China. Oral discussion, written composition, selective
translation, and techniques of reading for comprehension. EAS302Y1 An intermediate level language course. Development of reading skills using Chinese
newspapers on contemporary Chinese politics, international relations, social and economic
development. Also improvement of oral skills through drills and discussion. EAS305Y1 A survey course of works of Chinese painting and calligraphy theory and literary criticism from the pre-Qin period to the Qing dynasty. Readings are available in translation. (Offered in alternate years) EAS306Y1 (formerly EAS335Y) 52S EAS310Y1 Expansion of vocabulary, practice in reading comprehension and active skills of writing
and conversation are emphasized. Students participate in discussions and compose short
essays. Selected readings include different styles of work on Korean culture, history,
society and literature. EAS314Y1 Designed for those who have finished at least EAS210Y
and need the ability to read mixed-script original texts or newspapers in Korean. There
are 1800 Chinese characters commonly used in every day life. Of these 1800, 800 characters
are introduced. EAS320Y1 Emphasis on communicative skills in spoken and written Japanese. Additional stress on
mastery of 500 new characters and extensive reading in adapted and original writings. EAS321Y1 Computer-assisted Composition in Japanese I (formerly EAS321H)
52L EAS323Y1 A general survey course. Reading and discussion topics from both classical and modern
Japanese fiction in translation. First Term: Genji, Heike, Court Ladies’ Diaries,
Mediaeval Buddhist literature, etc. Second Term: Outstanding 20th century writers.
(Offered in alternate years) EAS327H1 The focus is on modern Japanese literature, with special attention given to
literature’s relation to the nation. Students track how this literature transforms
throughout Japanese modernity and how its meaning and effects function to simultaneously
tie together and pull apart national identity. EAS330Y1 Arts of Buddhism I EAS330H1S Discussion of narratives by Natsume Soseki, Mori Ogai, Tanizaki Jun’ichiro, and Ibuse Masuji, with attention to issues in narratology and contemporary narrative studies such as: the voice and perspective; the gender and power relationships of the narrator-narratee-narrated; the act of narrating, writing, listening and reading; and metafictional paradox. EAS334Y1 The development of Chinese fiction from earliest times to the early twentieth century. Readings in English translation; lectures in English. EAS336Y1 A survey course of major works in premodern Chinese literature, including poetry,
essays, short narratives and drama. (For the Chinese novel, see EAS334Y.) Readings are available in translation and in the
original. EAS338Y1 Japanese poetic expressions with reference to their religiuos and social functions, their relationship to folk, dramatic, and narrative literature of Japan, and their impact on Chinese and Western poetry. EAS340H1 The course explores issues of identity, self, and community among other topics in a
broad exploration of cultural transformation in China. EAS342H1 Experience, ritual, discipline and training in Japanese art and religion. Art as religion, and religion as art. Shinto, mountain cults, shamanism, divination, esoteric Buddhism, Zen, the folk arts movement, music, internationalism in modern Japanese culture. Illustrated with slides and other material. Designed to be taken with EAS343H. EAS343H1 Judo and its cultural background, explored through lectures on Japanese mind-body theories and attitudes, education, religion, combat systems, arts of performance, etc. Historical, comparative and analytic viewpoints. Illustrated with slides and other material. Practical training in judo offered as part of the course (no previous experience required). Designed to be taken with EAS342H. EAS344H1 This course addresses selected themes and issues in China’s complex process of
modernizatin and reform, the format and requirements to vary according to theme, and class
and instructor preferences and interests. EAS345H1 This course looks at China in regional perspective, including issues of Taiwan, Hong
Kong and People’s Republic of China economic integration. The role of overseas
Chinese communities globally and in Southeast Asia also receives attention. The form and
focus of the course varies according to class and instructor interests. Normally, offered
only in the Hong Kong Summer Program. EAS352H1 Essentials of Contemporary Japan I(formerly EAS352Y)
26S EAS354Y1 A survey of Japanese culture and tradition as it developed in the Tokugawa period. This
course examines Japanese fine arts, literatures, architecture and other forms of
aesthetics as they were expressed in the lives of the people. The characteristics of
Japanese thought through its aesthetics are also analyzed. EAS355H1 Essentials of Contemporary Japan II(formerly EAS352Y)
26S EAS360Y1 Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy EAS362Y1 Introduction to classical Japanese, followed by readings of various short works by
classical authors. EAS368Y1 (formerly EAS260Y) 52S EAS370H1 A course in Korean literature, history, religion, or philosophy, taught in English.
Offered by a visiting professor from the Republic of Korea. The appointment is arranged
each year by the Department of East Asian Studies and the Ministry of Education, Seoul.
Further information is available from the Department of East Asian Studies. EAS371Y1 An examination of the thought and works of major Korean scholars in which comparisons
are made to Chinese and Japanese scholars and their works. EAS382Y1 (formerly EAS280Y/380Y)
78S EAS385Y1 Presentation of Indian culture by combining texts with slides, films etc. of Indian
art, artifacts, dance, textiles, and music. (Offered in alternate years) EAS398H0/399Y0 An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details. EAS400Y1 A continuation of EAS300Y. Further study of texts
from a wide range of topics. EAS405Y1 Essential works of Chinese painting and calligraphy theory and literary criticism from
the pre-Qin period to the Qing dynasty. Based on close reading and translation of original
texts. Recommended only for those pursuing advanced studies in this field. (Offered in
alternate years.) EAS410Y1 Emphasis on communicative skills, grammatical structure, efficient reading ability and
composition. Readings from original writings on various aspects of Korean culture. EAS421Y1 Introduction to basic materials, reference works, and study guides in the fields of
history, literature, religion, philosophy, etc. Emphasis on developing skills for
independent work. Intended primarily for students in Japanese Studies. EAS434H1/435H1 A scholarly project chosen by the student, approved by the Department, and supervised
by one of its instructors. Consult with the EAS Undergraduate Handbook for more
information. EAS436Y1/437Y1 A scholarly project chosen by the student, approved by the Department, and supervised
by one of its instructors. Consult with the EAS Undergraduate Handbook for more
information. EAS442Y1 Essential works of Chinese poetry from the pre-Qin period to the Six Dynasties. Based
on close reading and translation of original texts. Recommended only for those pursuing
advanced studies in this field. EAS445H1 Chinese Poetry II (formerlyy EAS445Y) 104S EAS446H1 Essential works of Chinese fiction from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing eras. Based on
close reading and translation of original texts. Recommended only for those pursuing
advanced studies in this field. (Offered in alternate years.) EAS447H1 Essential works of Chinese dramas from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing eras. Based on
close reading and translation of original texts. Recommended only for those pursuing
advanced studies in this field. (Offered in alternate years.) EAS454H1 Introduction to Japanese traditional architectures and gardens. This course examines the way in which the distinct features of Japanese architectural and garden forms were influenced by particular historical, climatic, and geological conditions. The philosophical background to Japanese architecture and gardens are also discussed. EAS460H1 Focus on oral/aural communication. Emphasis is on acquisition of vocabulary, spoken
styles and communication strategies that are required to carry formal/informal
conversation in contemporary Japanese society. Class meets once a week. Native or
close-to-native speakers are not permitted to take this course. EAS461H1 Focus on advanced writing and reading skills. Emphasis is on acquisition of
vocabulary/kanji and expressions especially in authentic written Japanese text. Native or
close-to-native Japanese speakers are not permitted to take this course. EAS468Y1 (formerly EAS360Y) EAS470H1 The religious beliefs of the Korean people, shamanism, Buddhism, Christianity, minor
cults and the new religions. (Offered in alternate years) EAS471H1 This course examines fundamental issues, methodologies, and theories necessary for the
advanced study of the history of China, Korea and Japan. EAS472Y1 This course examines recent writings which have highlighted the problems in writing the
history of China, Korea and Japan as “national” history. EAS473H1 An examination of recent research results in the modern Korean history field, focusing
especially on the late 19th and 20th centuries. EAS480Y1 Readings in classical Sanskrit mahakavya (poetry and prose). EAS482Y1 Technical Sandskrit: readings from alamkarasastra, dharmasastra, darsana and other
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