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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. Weekly
quizzes/tests. EAS101Y1 A comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students with
limited background in spoken and/or written Chinese;. Equal emphasis on listening,
speaking, reading, writing Chinese characters and translation; active vocabulary of about
600 single characters and over 1200 phrases and idiomatic expressions. Weekly
quizzes/tests. 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 main 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. Open only to students with no
prior background in Japanese. EAS121H1 Appropriate for those who have learned Japanese for more than three months less than a
year in an academic institution 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. Reading, speaking, writing
and grammar are equally emphasized. Readings from 20th century works on Chinese history,
society and literature are introduced. 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. EAS220Y1 Emphasis on communicative skills in spoken and written Japanese. Introduction of an
additional 200 kanji. 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. EAS237Y1 An examination of modernism/post-modernism in Japanese post-war cinema, with emphasis
on theories of alienation and social fragmentation. EAS250H1 An introductory survey of major works and representative writers in Korean literature. EAS260Y1 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 An introduction to the language of traditional Indian civilization. Good knowledge of
grammatical terminology is necessary. (Offered in alternate years) EAS282Y1, 382Y1, 480Y1, 482Y1 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. 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 The continuation of EAS206Y. Extensive use of
audio-visual materials. An intensive reading course of selected classical Chinese texts. 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. EAS312H1 Examination of the Japanese tradition and its modern development through lives and
works of major intellectual, literary, and political figures. Emphasis on 19th and 20th
century reactions to modernization. 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. EAS321H1 Intended to upgrade general proficiency in Japanese through computer-assisted
instruction in composition. EAS322H1 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) EAS330Y1 Buddhism as seen through the arts in ancient and mediaeval cultures of South and Southeast Asia (mainly India, Nepal, Tibet, Ceylon, Burma, Thailand, and Java). Lectures on selected types and periods in architecture, sculpture, painting, ritual chant, and dance-drama. Illustrated with slides and other material. (Designed as one of a pair and given in alternate years with EAS331Y) EAS331Y1 Buddhism as seen through the arts in ancient and mediaeval cultures of Central and East Asia (mainly Afghanistan, Turkestan, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan). Lectures on selected types and periods in architecture, sculpture, painting, ritual chant, and dance-drama. Illustrated with slides and other material. (Designed as one of a pair, and given in alternate years with EAS330Y) EAS334Y1 The development of Chinese fiction from premodern times to the twentieth century. Readings are available in translation and in the original. 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. EAS340H1 The course explores issues of identity, self, and community among other topics in a
broad exploration of cultural transformation in China. Normally offered in Woodsworth
College's Hong Kong Summer Program. 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. Normally, offered only in the Hong Kong Summer
Program. 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. EAS352Y1 A broad perspective on today's Japan. Emphasis is on the last 25-30 years, from the
time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. First term deals with history, political systems, law,
and economic structures. Second term deals with responses of the Japanese people to the
context in which they live - business, education, gender relations, leisure. EAS353Y1 A historical survey of the life and culture of people in 17th to mid-19th century
Japan, with emphasis on the relationship between the authorities and inhabitants of the
city of Edo. (Offered in alternate years). 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. EAS360Y1 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. 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 the Upanisads, the
Mahabharata, the Ramayana and other selected prose and poetry texts. Language and
Literature course. (Offered in alternate years) EAS385Y1 Presentation of Indian culture by combining texts with slides, films etc. of Indian
art, artifacts, dance, textiles, and music. (Offered in alternate years) EAS400Y1 A continuation of EAS300Y. Further study of texts
from a wide range of topics. Videotapes are used frequently. EAS405Y1 Essential works of Chinese painting and calligraphy theory and literary criticism from
the pre-Qing era. 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. EAS445Y1 Essential works of Chinese poetry from the Tang and Song dynasties. Based on close
reading and translation of original texts. 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.) EAS451H1 This course explores the status and role of woman in traditional cultures of China,
Korea and Japan from the beginnings of history to the 20th century. 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 For students who wish to improve their communicative skills in spoken Japanese.
Emphasis is on acquisition of vocabulary and style related to interactions in contemporary
Japanese society. Class meets once a week and continues for the whole year. EAS461H1 This course focuses on written Japanese, using materials relevant to contemporary
Japanese society, with emphasis on reading comprehension and mastery of Joyo kanji. The
class meets once a week. EAS465H1 Concepts of general linguistics. A synoptic description of Modern Standard Korean:
sound patterns and grammatical structures. (Offered in alternate years) EAS466H1 The historical formation of the Korean language and its dialects. Historical phonology
and morphology, and problems of syntax and lexicon. Reading and linguistic analysis of
early Korean texts. (Offered in alternate years) EAS468Y1 Close study of selected Indian and Chinese Mahayana texts in translation, with emphasis
on Madhyamaka and Hua-yen. 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. EAS474H1 EAS480Y1 Classical Sanskrit. Language and Literature course. (Offered in alternate years) EAS482Y1 Technical Sanskrit. Language and Literature course. (Offered in alternate years) |
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