East Asian Studies Courses
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HUM199Y1 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 40. EAS102Y1 Highlights of Chinese, Japanese and Korean civilization to about (600A.D.). The focus is on political, social and intellectual history, as well as on the interactions among the three cultures. Required for students taking specialist, major and minor programs in East Asian Studies. 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 comprehension, 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 201Y1. EAS104Y1 An introductory course for students with some prior 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. Comprehension, speaking, reading and writing are covered but the main emphasis is given to spoken Korean. EAS120Y1 An introduction to the basic elements of the Japanese language, and the development of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Along with the hiragana and katakana systems of writing, approximately 200 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 EAS100Y1. EAS201Y1 Continuation of EAS101Y1. EAS202Y1 This course explores the political, technological, economic and cultural impacts of the Internet on contemporary Japanese society and how the Internet shapes our understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture in the global context. Offered only in summer. 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. Usually offered only in summer. EAS204Y1 Examines how various histories of East Asia can be written. Topics as varied as Chinese users of New World silver in the 17th century, the shifting fortunes of Korean shamanism, and the Tokyo War Crime Trials are used to ask questions about Eurocentrism, public memory, gender, and national history. EAS206Y1 An introductory reading course in Classical Chinese with emphasis on grammatical analysis and translation into English. EAS207H1 What is East Asian literature and how does it speak to us today? This course deals with vital classical and modern poems, novels, short fiction and drama from the literary traditions of China, Japan, and Korea. Readings are in English. (Enrolment priority is given to students in the World Literature program.) EAS210Y1 Students study grammatical structure in depth through reading various forms of writing. 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) EAS216Y1 For students with limited prior background in spoken and/or written Korean. Reading, speaking, writing and grammar are equally emphasized. Access is limited and based on the results of a placement interview. 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. 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. 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 How film aesthetics relate to the most profound socio-historical problems of Japanese modernity. How various film makers employ cinematic form to engage the social problems of their moment. 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) EAS246H1 A survey of the history of pre-modern Japan from earliest recorded histories to the disintegration of the feudal system in the 19th century. Uses a wide range of translated primary Japanese texts to illuminate the emergence of cultural forms and their conjunctions with social, economic, religious and political trends EAS247H1 An exploration of the problem of modernity and culture in Japan from 1868
to the Cold War, specifically addressing the diverse representations
of culture and their relationship to the expansion of a capitalist commodity
economy in Japan, using literary, philosophical, artistic and economic
texts in translation. EAS250H1 An introductory survey of major works and representative writers in Korean literature. EAS261H1 This course introduces pre-modern Korean literary texts such as myth, folklore, poetry, prose, musical literature. EAS269Y1 Tibetan Buddhism has made its way to West through a series of global political events triggered over a half century ago in the northeastern Tibetan province of Kham. This course provides a descriptive account of the various aspects of the transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. Specifically, it will explore the common misconceptions about Tibetan Buddhist practice, Western students' receptivity and resistance to the spiritual training, the contributions by Western academic studies, the social engagement of Tibetan Buddhism in the modern world, as well as the transformations of the tradition to accommodate Western students. 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. EAS271H1 A survey of the history of Korea from the Tonghak uprising and Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1895, through the colonial period, division, and civil war, to the democritization movement. EAS272H1 This is a theme-oriented course with anthropological approaches to South Korean society and culture. The course deals with various subjects and phenomena appeared I post-war period in South Korea, which include post-Korean war crisis, gender and family dynamics, military dictatorship and economic development. 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. Offered only in summer. EAS293H1 This course is designed for those who wish to develop a thorough knowledge of Japanese Grammar in order to advance all aspects of language skills to a higher level. All grammatical items introduced in elementary levels are examined from both linguistic and cultural perspectives in depth well beyond regular language courses. EAS295Y0 This course allows students to pursue the specialized study of specific topics tailored to the research and 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 40 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. 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. 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) 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 The course helps students gain more in-depth control of grammatical structures, read classical materials with greater ease and discuss academic and scholarly topics more articulately. EAS307H1 The course analyses both historically and systematically the development of Chinese political philosophy from ancient times to the present day. EAS309H1 A survey of representative works of prose written by twentieth-century Chinese writers. This course focuses on reading texts, as well as analysing their textual structure, aesthetic values, and historical context. Readings are available in translation and in the original. 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. 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. EAS331Y1 Buddhism as seen through the arts, in ancient and medieval cultures of Inner and East Asia. Following an introductory consideration of South Asian Buddhism and Buddhist art, the focus shifts to Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet, China, Korea and Japan; with lectures on selected types and periods in architecture, sculpture, painting and other arts. Illustrated with slides and other material. EAS334Y1 The development of Chinese fiction from earliest times with emphasis on the twentieth century. Readings in English translation; lectures in English. EAS336H1 A survey course of major works in premodern Chinese literature, including poetry, essays, and short narratives from the pre-Qin through Tang eras (11thC BCE - 10thC CE). Readings are available in translation and in the original. All lectures and coursework are in English. EAS337H1 A survey course of major works in premodern Chinese literature, including poetry, essays, short narratives and drama from the Song through Qing dynasties (10thC - 19thC). Readings are available in translation and in the original. All lectures and coursework are in English. 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. EAS339H1 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. 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 EAS343H1. 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 EAS342H1. 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. EAS347H1 A close analysis of the complex relationship between everyday life, labor power and the accumulation of capital in Japan from 1917-1937 by addressing the problems of colonialism, rascism, gender, class, and social movements. EAS348H1 This course is designed for students with basic Japanese language proficiency acquired through EAS220Y1. Developing reading skills is the main focus of the lectures. Complex sentences are analysed in terms of basic grammar, new vocabulary and expressions are acquired, and numerous aspects of Japanese culture are introduced. EAS349H1 This course is designed for students with basic Japanese language proficiency acquired through EAS220Y1. Developing reading skills is the main focus of the lectures. Complex sentences are analysed in terms of basic grammar, new vocabulary and expressions are acquired, and numerous aspects of Japanese culture are introduced. EAS351H1 This course focuses on understanding political and cultural contexts of post-Korean war South Korean society through fictions and film. EAS362Y1 Introduction to classical Japanese, followed by readings of various short works by classical authors. EAS368Y1 The philosophy of the Buddha as preserved in the Pali Canon and its development in the Early Schools in India. 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. EAS372H1 This course is a survey of issues in early Korean history with particular attention to theuses of and approaches to ancient history in contemporary Korea. EAS373H1 This course examines various approaches - economic, social, gender, political, international, and cultural - to the history of Choson Korea. EAS389Y1 This course offers a broad overview of Korean religious tradition. EAS395Y0 To achieve an in-depth understanding of China, this course discusses China's national and international issues in the "living textbook." It emphasizes current events and hot topics in the media. The focus may vary depending on current events and the instructor's interests. Normally offered only in the Woodsworth College Hong Kong Summer Programme. EAS398H0/399Y0 An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 40 for details. EAS400Y1 A continuation of EAS300Y1. Further study of texts from a wide range of topics. EAS402Y1 Examines writings on the Japanese Empire, concentrating on the colonization of Korea with some attention to Taiwan and Manchuria. The approach is comparative, with students expected to read studies of other colonial situations. 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. EAS408H1 A general survey of modern Taiwanese literature from 1949 until today. It attempts to examine issues such as historical/cultural context, oral/written language, self-identification, gender, human rights, etc., central to understanding the Taiwanese experience. Readings are available in translation and in the original. EAS410Y1 Emphasis on communicative skills, grammatical structure, efficient reading ability and composition. Readings from original writings on various aspects of Korean culture. EAS415Y1 This course provides various readings of original texts and newspapers for students with knowledge and language ability at least equivalent to those who have successfully completed EAS210Y1. Besides extensive reading, the course introduces 800 Chinese characters often used in mixed-scripts. 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.) EAS456H1 Discusses how images of Japan, charged with varied degrees of desire for empirical knowledge, have contributed to contemporary novels and plays by David Mitchell, Ruth L. Ozeki, David Mamet, Joy Kogawa, Kazuo Ishiguro, Marguerite Duras, and David Hwang. All the readings, including Japanese literary and theoretical, are available in English. EAS457H1 This advanced seminar analyzes contemporary and past approaches to the writing of modern Japanese history, including detailed discussion of dominant tropes, metaphors and periodization schemes in historiography, especially as it is practiced in North America. Readings include contemporary theories of historical writing and "the event" by Jacques Rancierre, Foucault, Blanchot and others. 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 for a year. 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. Class meets once a week for a year. Native or close-to-native Japanese speakers are not permitted to take this course. EAS462H1 This course addresses writing ethnography as a cultural critique through the anthropological literature dealing with Korean women, marriage, gender and class. EAS468Y1 Close study of selected Indian and Chinese Mahayana texts in translation, with emphasis on Madhyamaka and Hua-yen. EAS469Y1 This course examines one or more schools of Chinese Buddhism depending upon
the expertise of the instructor. EAS470H1 This course examines the works of missionaries in Korea and the socio-political situation of the Choson Dynasty. EAS473Y1 An examination of recent research results in the modern Korean history field,
focusing especially on the late 19th and 20th centuries EAS476Y1 This course examines approaches to the history of the south Korean democracy movement and the role of history within the democracy movement itself. EAS490H1 This course introduces Japanese grammatical items in a scientifically and theoretically oriented manner. The goals of the course are: to gain knowledge of the basic characteristics of sentence structure and meaning in Japanese; to become familiar with selected theoretical analyses; and to develop a repertoire of linguistic vocabulary. It is also recommended for anyone considering a career as a teacher of Japanese. EAS493H1 This course provides an overview of theories and issues in second language teaching for those who are or will be involved in Japanese language teaching. The class discussion includes the theory and history of teaching methods and their theoretical implications. Students will also practice actual teaching in real classroom settings. EAS495Y1 An in-depth study of Chinese, Japanese or Korean culture, history and/or literature. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. EAS496H1 An in-depth study of Chinese, Japanese or Korean culture, history and/or literature. Content in any given year depends on the instructor. EAS434H1/Y1 EAS435H1/Y1 EAS436H1/Y1 EAS437H1/Y1 A scholarly project chosen by the student, approved by the Department, and supervised by one of its instructors. Consult with the East Asian Studies Undergraduate Handbook for more information. |
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