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107 Developing World Thirst for Energy
(Cross-listed as Chemistry 107.)
202 South Asia from Earliest Times to 1750
(Cross-listed as History 202. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
203 South Asia Since 1750
(Cross-listed as History 203. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
207 Introduction to Islamic Cultures and Civilizations
(Cross-listed as History 207, Islamic Studies 207, and Religion 207. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
213 Introduction to Islam
(Cross-listed as Religion 213. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
214 Hinduism
(Cross-listed as Religion 214. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
215 Buddhism
(Cross-listed as Religion 215. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
216 Chinese Religions
(Cross-listed as Religion 216. Meets GEC Cultural Diveristy Requirement.)
217 Introduction to Japanese Thought and Society
(Cross-listed as Sociology and Anthropology 215. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
218 Asian Politics
(Cross listed as Politics 215. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
224 Literature of the Vietnam War
(Cross-listed as English 224. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
250 Chinese Literature in Translation: Love in Chinese Fiction and Drama
(Cross-listed as Chinese 250 and Theater 280. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
252 Chinese Literature and Civilization: Golden Age of Chinese Drama
(Cross-listed as Chinese 252 and Theater 282. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
273 Global Engagement in Contemporary China
Focused on contemporary China, this course provides an introduction to Chinese culture, history, politics, and society. Using lecture, readings, discussions, and field trips, the class creates an opportunity for students to engage contemporary issues facing Chinese culture and society. (Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
274 21st-Century China
An interdisciplinary class based on individual research and experiential learning in China, this course consists of 8 on-campus orientation sessions, individual pre-travel research, and participation in Asia-related events during the spring semester. The primary focus of the class is a 21-day May study tour in China, followed by post-travel research projects due in June. Pre-requisites: one Asian Studies class or 1 year of an Asian language; and approval for off-campus study. Open to sophomores and juniors. (Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
Applicants for early decision (spring) must submit all Stage I and II forms to the Office of Off-Campus Programs, and completed applications and references for the May China Program to the Dean of Faculty Office by May 1. If openings remain unfilled, a second round of applications will be accepted in the fall. Fall Stage I and II forms must be submitted to the Office of Off-Campus Programs, and May China Program applications to the Dean of Faculty Office by October 15.
275 Chinese Ethics: Ancient Chinese Moral Thinking
(Cross-listed as Philosophy 275. Meets the GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
276 Female Religious Images in Asia
(Cross-listed as Religion 276 and Women’s and Gender Studies 276. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
279 Pilgrimage in Contemporary India
(Cross-listed as Religion 280. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
281 Gender Issues in China and Taiwan
(Cross-listed as Sociology and Anthropology 281 and Women’s and Gender Studies 281. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
282 Modern China
(Cross-listed as History 282. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
285 Topics in Japanese Thought
(Cross-listed as Philosophy 285. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
286 Modern Japan
(Cross-listed as History 286. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
305 Comparative Philosophy: East and West
(Cross-listed as Philosophy 305. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
307 Topics in East Asian History
(Cross-listed as History 307. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
309 Problems in Modern Chinese History: Film and Reality
(Cross-listed as History 309. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
314 Contemporary Hindu Pilgrimage: India and Chicago
(Cross-listed as Religion 314. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
315 Japonisme/Occidentalism
(Cross-listed as Art 315.)
316 Topics in Asian Religions: Pilgrimage in Asia
(Cross-listed as Religion 316. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
317 Islamic Culture(s) in South Asia
(Cross-listed as History 317, Islamic Studies 317, and Religion 317. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
322 Emerging Markets Analysis
(Cross-listed as Business 322, Economics 322 and Latin American Studies 322. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
327 Interdisciplinary Studies: Postmodernism and the Asian/Asian American Novel
(Cross-listed as English 327. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
330 Global Theater
(Cross-listed as Theater 330. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
373 Chinese and Japanese Religion in Practice
(Cross-listed as Sociology and Anthropology 373. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
471 Senior Seminar: Asian Business Culture and Trade Relations
(May be taken by business and Asian Studies majors to meet GEC Senior Studies Requirement. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement if not used for GEC Senior Studies Requirement. Cross-listed as Business 471).
489 Globalization and Its Impact on Rich and Poor Countries
(Cross-listed as Business 489, Economics 489, and Latin American Studies 489. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)
490 Internship
Off-campus professional work experience, earning one or two credits.
491 Senior Research Project
Independent research plus regular discussions of that research in meetings of students and faculty. (Students registering for a research project over two semesters would register for regular research project credit in the semester without the colloquium.) Open to senior majors and others with permission of the chair.
492 Senior Thesis and Colloquium
Senior thesis project plus regular discussion of that research in meetings of students and faculty. (Students writing a thesis over two semesters would register for regular thesis credit in the semester without the colloquium.) Open to senior majors.