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EAS East Asian Studies CoursesHUM199Y1 Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 44. EAS102Y1 NOTE This course introduces critical issues in the intellectual,
socio-economic, and cultural history at China, Japan, and Korea. The first semester
focuses on pre-modern history. The second semester focuses on modern history, especially
the years between the Opium War and Korean War. 100-SERIES COURSES EAS100Y1 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. 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 introduced 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. JMC201Y1 The history, social context, and political theory of
revolutionary trends in China, from the Reform Movement of the 1890's to recent
developments. (Given by the Departments of East Asian Studies and Political Science) EAS203Y1 The course explores the history of the internet in China,
studies its current and future distribution, government policies around the net, and the
social implications of its spread. Hands-on exploration of sites for research on Chinese
culture, politics, business and economics. 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. EAS211Y0 A survey of the visual arts of China from earliest times to
the end of the traditional era: the aesthetics and historical/cultural context of
painting, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture, and the other arts. Field trip is
included. (Normally offered only in Summer) 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 life-styles 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. EAS235Y1 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. Required readings are available in English translation, which include: Tale
of Genji, Tale of Middle-Councillor Hamamatsu (medieval romance); Haku Rakuten (No play);
Battles of Coxinga (Kabuki play); Three-Cornered World (by Soseki); Wild Goose (by Ogai). 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 medieval 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. EAS250H1 An introductory survey of major works and representative
writers in Korean literature. 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. EAS295Y0 TBA EAS299Y1
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. JMC301Y1 This course explores China's efforts to construct a modern
and effective political order in the face of powerful demographic and revolutionary
challenges. The clash between competing ideologies, political and social movements and
institutional alternatives in the context of rapid social and economic change are
analyzed. 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. EAS304Y0 An exploration of the dynamics of China-Japan cultural
exchange. This discussion-oriented and illustrated course gives an overview of the Chinese
texts and styles of art that were particularly emulated in Japan and the ways they were
creatively naturalized into Japanese culture. The course also briefly examines the
influence of Japanese culture on contemporary Hong Kong and Shenzhen/Guangzhou. Field trip
is included. (Normally offered only in Summer) JLC304H1 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 EAS307H1 The course analyses both historically and systematically the
development of Chinese political philosophy from ancient times to the present day. 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 Intended to upgrade general proficiency in Japanese through
computer-assisted instruction in composition. 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. EAS330H1 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.Reading are assigned from secondary and theoretical
materials. All readings are available in English. EAS334Y1 The development of Chinese fiction from earliest times with
emphasis on the 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 poetry with reference to its religious and social
functions, its relationship to folk, dramatic, and narrative literature of Japan, and the
impact of 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 modernization 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 A broad perspective on today's Japan. Emphasis is on the last
25-30 years, from the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Deals with history, political
systems, law, and economic structures. 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 A broad perspective on today's Japan. Emphasis is on the last
25-30 years, from the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Deals with the responses of the
Japanese people to the context in which they live: business, education, gender relations,
leisure. 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 Continuation of the study of Sanskrit grammar with readings
from Classical Sanskrit epic and narrative literature. 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
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.) EAS407H1 Readings of texts from ancient and medieval Chinese
philosophy. Beginning by linguistic (especially semantic) analysis of key words, structure
and meaning of sentences, paragraphs and text as a whole. Philosophical analysis proceeds
from linguistic analysis. 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. EAS431H1 The focus ranges from the examination of cross-cultural
theoretical problems (such as Orientalism) to a director based focus, from the examination
of genre (such as documentary or the category of genre itself) to the way film intersects
with other cultural forms and technologies (such as Video and New Media) EAS442H1 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. (Offered in alternate years) EAS445H1 Essential works of Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty.
Based on close reading and translation of original texts. Recommended only for those
pursuing advanced studies in this field. (Offered in alternate years) 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) 52S 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 mah~k~vya (poetry and prose). EAS482Y1 Technical Sanskrit: readings from alamk~ras~stra,
dharmas~stra, dars~na and other non-literary texts. EAS434H1/435H1 TBA EAS436Y1/437Y1 TBA |
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