2002-2003 UCSB General Catalog 

East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies,
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences 2214;
Telephone (805) 893-4549

E-mail: lebeck@eastasian.ucsb.edu
Website: www.eastasian.ucsb.edu  (will open in a new browser window)

Department Chair: Kuo-ch'ing Tu

Index:

Faculty

Ronald Egan, Ph.D., Harvard University, Professor (Chinese literature, aesthetics)

Joshua Fogel, Ph.D., Columbia University, Professor (Chinese and Japanese history, historiography)

Sabine Frühstück, Ph.D. University of Vienna, Assistant Professor (modern Japanese cultural studies)

Allan Grapard, Ph.D., National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations, Paris, Professor (Japanese religions)

Chen-chuan Hsu, M.A., UC Santa Barbara, Lecturer (Chinese language)

Haruko Iwasaki, Ph.D., Harvard University, Associate Professor (Japanese literatureEdo)

Sun-Ae Lee, M.A., Ohio State University, Lecturer (Korean language, Japanese language)

Kathryn Lowry, Ph.D., Harvard University, Associate Professor (Chinese song and drama)

Tomiko Narahara, Ph.D., Harvard University, Associate Professor (Japanese linguistics)

John Nathan, Ph.D., Harvard University, Professor (modern Japanese fiction and film)

Katherine Saltzman-Li, Ph.D., Stanford University, Associate Professor (Japanese literature and drama)

Hyung Il Pai, Ph.D., Harvard University, Associate Professor (Korean history, East Asian archaeology)

William Powell, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Associate Professor (Chinese religions)

Kuo-ch'ing Tu, Ph.D., Stanford University, Professor (Chinese poetry and poetics, world literatures in Chinese)

Hsiao-jung Yu, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Associate Professor (Chinese linguistics, pre-modern fiction)

Emeriti Faculty

Robert L. Backus, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Professor Emeritus (Japanese literature)

Chi-yun Chen, Ph.D., Harvard University, Professor Emeritus (Chinese history)

Chauncey S. Goodrich, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Professor Emeritus (early Chinese)

Kenneth H. Pai, M.F.A., Iowa State University, Professor Emeritus (modern Chinese fiction)

Affiliated Faculty

Francesca Bray, Ph.D. (Anthropology)

Mark Elliott, Ph.D. (History)

Laurie Freeman, Ph.D. (Political Science)

Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Ph.D. (History)

Luke Roberts, Ph.D. (History)

Peter Sturman, Ph.D. (Art History)

Mayfair Yang, Ph.D. (Anthropology)

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies offers majors in Asian Studies, Chinese, and Japanese, together with coursework in four areas: East Asian cultural studies (involving more than one East Asian country), Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Asian Studies, an interdepartmental program administered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies, offers an undergraduate major leading to the B.A. degree and a graduate program leading to the M.A. Both the undergraduate and the graduate programs enable the student to study an Asian area (China, Japan, or Korea) through two or more academic disciplines and, at the same time, to acquire at least two years of training in a language relevant to the area of study. The disciplines that contribute most to Asian studies at UCSB are anthropology, art history, literature, history, philosophy, political science, and religious studies. The languages which may be taken at UCSB in conjunction with Asian studies courses are Chinese (Mandarin and Classical), Japanese, and Korean. Any literary Asian language, however, can serve to fulfill the language prerequisite if the student can demonstrate competence by exam equivalent to two years of study.

The chair serves as undergraduate advisor. It is important to consult early with the advisor to ensure a proper balance between breadth and concentration in the study plan. In addition, students are required to meet with the advisor at least once each year to discuss their work and any issues that have arisen, or seem likely to arise, in the course of their studies.

Interdisciplinary study of an Asian culture, together with language training, provides a good basis for graduate work at the M.A. or Ph.D. level. In addition, the Asian studies major provides specialized knowledge for students who anticipate a career in business, law, journalism, government service, or museum work. It should be noted, however, that additional training in a professional school is necessary for entrance into many of these fields.

Students with a bachelor's degree in Asian studies who are interested in pursuing a California Teaching Credential should contact the credential advisor in the Graduate School of Education as soon as possible.

The Chinese and Japanese majors provide an opportunity for extensive language training and interdisciplinary coursework, concentrating on the humanistic fields of literature, history, and religious studies. The major in Chinese begins with work in modern Mandarin, the standard speech of the Beijing area, and moves on subsequently to Classical Chinese, which was the dominant literary medium until the twentieth century. The major in Japanese permits a concentrated study of the standard language of the Tokyo area and encourages an acquaintance with the factors that underlie that language, namely Classical Japanese and Classical Chinese. Beyond language training, both of these majors focus on the humanistic fields set within a broad social and historical context.

The Chinese and Japanese majors are more geographically and culturally specific than is the Asian studies major, and they require considerably more advanced language training in Chinese or Japanese. Students should examine the different majors to determine which best suits their objectives.

The Chinese and Japanese majors are intended to provide preparation for graduate academic work in East Asian studies, or for careers in a wide variety of fields, including business, journalism, diplomacy, and museum work. Many recent majors have gone on to combine their undergraduate training with a professional degree in law or international management.

Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Arts--Asian Studies

Preparation for the major. Students must have at least two years (0-30 units) of an Asian language (Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit, Tibetan) pertaining to the area of their interest or demonstrate an equivalent level of competence. In addition, they must take 8 units selected from Art History 6D; Chinese 33; Comparative Literature 31; EACS 2, 3, 20, 21, 80; History 84, 85, 87; Japanese 22, 25, 27; Korean 82.

Upper-division major. The major consists of 40 units of upper-division courses selected from two or more disciplines and generally concentrating on East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) or South Asia (India). It is advisable that one of the disciplines be history; in any case, all majors are required to take 4 units of Asian history chosen from the lower- or upper-division list. Courses for the major may be selected from the following list. Courses outside the list may be substituted in consultation with the advisor to accommodate individual interests consonant with the overall purpose of the program.

Course List for Upper-Division Majors

Anthropology

Art History

Chinese

East Asian Cultural Studies

History

Japanese

Korean

Political Science

Religious Studies

Bachelor of Arts--Chinese

Preparation for the major. Students may elect to emphasize either Mandarin or Classical Chinese. The Mandarin concentration requires at least three quarters of Classical Chinese; the Classical concentration requires at least three quarters of Mandarin. Completion of a concentration in either Mandarin or Classical Chinese is voluntary and will not be formally acknowledged on official transcripts or diplomas. Required: Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N (for Mandarin concentration); Chinese 1, 2, 3, or 1N, 2N, 3N101A-B-C (for Classical concentration); two quarters of Chinese 8A-B-C; 4 units to be selected from Art History 6D; Chinese 33; Comparative Literature 31; EACS 2, 3, 20, 21, 80; History 84, 85. Students who have completed a more advanced course in a lower-division language sequence will not be permitted to take for credit a course that is lower in the sequence. Only letter grades are credited to the preparation for the major, with the following exception: a lower-division language course when the final course in the sequence is passed with a C or better.

Upper-division major. Students pursuing the Classical Chinese concentration must complete 44 upper-division units, including the following: 20 units of Classical Chinese from 132A, 132B, 133, 134, 136, 137, 142, or appropriate courses by petition. Twelve units from Anthropology 117Y, 126, 138AB, 157, 177; Art History 134A-B-C-D-E, 135AA-ZZ, 186R; Chinese 104, 166C-F-G-H, 183, 184A-B, 184T-W, 186M; EACS 161B, 164B, 175, 178; History 184E, 185A-B-P, 186D; Political Science 136; Religious Studies 166AX. Twelve units from Chinese 112A, 115A, 116, 121, 133, 137, 139, 140, 141, 145, 148, 149, 150, 158, 166A-B-E, 183; EACS 185.

Students pursuing the Mandarin concentration must complete 44 upper-division units, including the following: Chinese 101A-B-C, one course from Chinese 132A, 132B, or 142. Twelve units of Mandarin from 102A-B-C, 122A-B-C, 124A-B, 125, 136, 150, 166F-G-H; Religious Studies 166AX. Eight units from Anthropology 117Y, 126, 138A-B, 157, 177; Art History 134A-B-C-D-E, 135AA-ZZ, 186R; Chinese 104, 166C, 183, 184T-W, 186M; EACS 161B, 164B, 175, 178; History 184A-B-P, 185A-B-P, 186D; Political Science 136. Eight units from Chinese 105, 110A, 110B, 112A, 115A, 116, 121, 137, 139, 140, 141, 145, 148, 149, 158, 166A-B-E, 183; EACS 185.

Senior Honors Program in Chinese

Students may request nomination for the senior honors program in Chinese by filing an application, or they may be nominated by the faculty. The minimum grade-point average for entrance to the program is 3.0 overall and 3.5 in the Chinese major. Candidates for the program must have completed at least 105 units, must expect to graduate within five quarters, and must have completed at least two upper-division courses in Chinese. Applications for the program and brochures describing requirements are available in the department office.

Minor--Chinese

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. This includes both courses offered in Chinese and those offered by other departments and applied to the minor.

Preparation for the minor. Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Chinese 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N or equivalent (0-30 units) and 4 units selected from Chinese 33, Comparative Literature 31, EACS 2, 3, 20, or 21, 80.

Upper-division minor. Twenty units, distributed as follows: One course (4 units) from Chinese 101A or 122A; Sixteen units of upper-division electives chosen from the following: Anthropology 117Y, 126, 138A-B, 157, 177; Art History 134B-C-D-E, 135AA-ZZ, 186R; Chinese 101A-B-C, 104, 105, 110A, 110B, 112A, 115A, 116, 121, 122A-B-C, 124A-B, 125, 132A, 132B, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 145, 148, 149, 150, 158, 166A-B-C-E-F-G-H, 183, 184A-B-T-W, 186M, 198, 199; EACS 164B, 175, 178, 180A-B-C-P, 185; History 185A-B-L-P, 186D; Political Science 131, 136; Religious Studies 166AX.

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see "Academic Minors" for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.

Bachelor of Arts--Japanese

Preparation for the Major. Required, with an average grade of C or better: Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7N. In addition, 8 units selected from EACS 2, 3, 20, 21, 80; Japanese 22, 25, 27, or History 87. (If an upper-division course is substituted, however, it cannot be applied to the upper-division major). Students who have completed an advanced course in a lower-division language sequence will not be permitted to take for credit a course that is lower in the sequence. Only courses taken with letter grades are credited to the preparation for the major and a lower-division language course when the final course in the sequence is passed with a C or better.

Upper-division major. Forty-seven units are required with an average grade of C or better: 15 units from Japanese 120A-B-C; 4 units from EACS 180A-B-C-P or History 187A-B-C-P; 24 units from Anthropology 117Y; Art History 134F-G-H, 135AA-ZZ, 186R; Chinese 101A; EACS 157, 161B, 175, 180A-B-C-P, 185, 189A; History 138B; Japanese 101A, 101B-C, 110A-B-C, 112, 115, 119, 125, 126, 130A-B-C, 144, 145, 146, 149, 155, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 167A-B-D, 169, 170, 197; Political Science 135; and 4 units from Japanese 101A-B-C, 125, 144, 145, 146, 198, 199. For additional study relevant to the major, any of the courses on Japan offered in art history, history, political science, and religious studies are recommended, in addition to courses in Classical Chinese. A course in literary theory and criticism is highly recommended, and may be substituted by arrangement with the major advisor for one of the courses in the major.

Senior Honors Program in Japanese

Students may request nomination for the senior honors program in Japanese by filing an application, or they may be nominated by the faculty. The minimum grade-point average for entrance to the program is 3.0 overall and 3.5 in the Japanese major. Candidates for the program must have completed at least two upper-division courses in Japanese. Applications for the program and brochures describing the requirements are available in the department office.

Minor--Japanese

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. This includes both courses offered in Japanese and those offered by other departments and applied to the minor.

Preparation for the minor. Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7N or equivalent (0-30 units). Four units selected from EACS 2, 3, 20, 21, 80; Japanese 22, 25, 27.

Upper-division minor. Twenty upper-division units, distributed as follows: One course (4 units) from Japanese 101A or 120A; 16 units of upper-division electives chosen from the following: Anthropology 117Y; Art History 134A-F-G-H, 135AA-ZZ, 186R; EACS 157, 161B, 175, 180A-B-C-P, 185; History 187A-B-C-L-P; Japanese 101B-C, 110A-B-C, 112, 115, 119, 120A-B-C, 125, 126, 130A-B-C, 144, 145, 146, 149, 155, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 167A-B-D, 169, 170, 187L, 197, 198, 199; Political Science 135.

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see "Academic Minors" for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.  

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Graduate Program

In addition to program requirements, candidates for graduate degrees must meet university degree requirements found in the section "Graduate Education at UCSB."

Admission

In addition to departmental requirements for admission, applicants must fulfill university requirements for admission to graduate status described in the section "Graduate Education at UCSB." Students may apply directly to either the M.A. program in Asian Studies or M.A. program in Asian Studies with emphasis in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose describing their preparation for the work in the program and the objective they hope to attain. On the basis of this statement, the department will decide whether applicants are eligible for the program and whether an interdisciplinary program is best suited to their needs.

Preparation for the M.A. in Asian Studies without the emphasis in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies may include an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline as well as courses dealing with Asia; some training in an Asian language is recommended. Applicants to the M.A. in Asian Studies with an emphasis in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies are expected to have three years of language training, or the equivalent, in one East Asian language prior to admission. Students with less background may be admitted at the discretion of the department. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair, East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106.

Master of Arts--Asian Studies

Degree Requirements

Students admitted to the M.A. program may pursue the degree under Plan 1 (thesis) or Plan 2 (comprehensive examination).

Plan 1. Plan 1 students must complete 30 units of upper-division and graduate work, fulfill the language requirement, and write a thesis. Degree candidates must complete at least 20 units of graduate courses numbered between 200 and 299 or 596. A maximum of 6 units of 596 coursework may be counted toward the master's degree. Units earned in courses numbered 501, 502, 597, and 598 do not count toward the 30-unit requirement. Students who choose this plan must satisfy two additional conditions for advancement to candidacy: (1) they must demonstrate the capacity to do some of their thesis research in an Asian language pertaining to their region of interest; and (2) they must submit to the Committee on Asian Studies one research paper, written for any graduate course, as evidence of their capacity to conduct intellectual inquiry and to write competently.

The thesis committee, consisting of the thesis advisor and two additional ladder faculty members, is chosen by the student, nominated by the chair of the Committee on Asian Studies, and appointed by the dean of the Graduate Division. The student's thesis must be approved by each member of the thesis committee.

To fulfill the language requirement, courses in one Asian language pertaining to the region of the student's interest must be taken each quarter for a total of 36 units in one language, including lower-division units. Upper-division language courses may be counted for up to 8 units toward completion of the required units of regular coursework. The language requirement will be waived for a student who enters the program with sufficient competence to use an Asian language in regular coursework, and it will be considered fulfilled at any stage in the program at which the student achieves such competence.

Plan 2. Plan 2 students must complete 36 units of upper-division and graduate work, fulfill the same language requirement described in Plan 1 above, and pass a comprehensive examination. Degree candidates must complete at least 24 units of graduate courses numbered between 200 and 299 or 596. A maximum of 9 units of 596 coursework may be counted toward the master's degree. Units earned in courses 501, 502, 597, and 598 do not count toward the 36-unit requirement.

Students who elect Plan 2 need not have mastered an Asian language to a level at which it can be used for research, but they must demonstrate, by at least a B average in the language courses, that they can deal effectively with the structural and semantic problems of the language and are capable of pursuing this study independently. They must also demonstrate the ability to conduct intellectual inquiry and to write competently by submitting two research papers, written for any graduate course, to the Committee on Asian Studies. After approval, students will be permitted to go on to the comprehensive examination, consisting of two three-hour sessions covering their chosen fields in two disciplines; they will be required to prove both a factual and an interpretive understanding of the region of their interest.

In addition to upper-division courses in the major, graduate students may take courses from the following list. Upper-division and graduate courses outside the list may be substituted on consultation with the advisor. Anthropology 270C-D; Art History 282; Chinese 201, 596, 598; History 200AS, 201AS, 280, 281, 284, 285, 286, 288; Japanese 201, 596, 598; Philosophy 223A-B; Political Science 279, 285, 286; Religious Studies 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 246, 254, 255, 257, 259, 260.

Master of Arts--Asian Studies--Emphasis in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies

The emphasis in East Asian languages and cultural studies provides a course of study with a geographic focus on East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan) and an interdisciplinary approach, concentrating on the humanities. It is assumed that most students will concentrate either upon China or Japan, but that they will also acquire a broad understanding of East Asian cultures. The emphasis stresses advanced language training. Other coursework concentrates on the fields of history, literature, religious studies, and anthropology. Two tracks or plans of study are available, one academic (thesis), and the other (comprehensive examinations) for students who will go into careers in business or government or combine their M.A. with other professional degrees. Students indicate on their application the plan they intend to pursue. Under both plans, students ordinarily take two years towards completion of the master's degree.

Degree Requirements

Plan 1. Plan 1 is the academic track. It requires a total of 60 units of coursework in Chinese, Japanese, or East Asian cultural studies courses (consult the department for specifics) and 12 units of thesis work (598). It also requires 8-12 units of classical language study in the first language as well as the first year of study of a second East Asian language. In order to broaden their understanding of East Asian cultures, students must also take 8 units of courses on East Asia other than those focused in their area of specialization. Forty-five of the 60 units must be in upper-division or graduate courses which meet university requirements for eligible units, including at least 20 units of graduate courses numbered between 200 and 299, or 596. A maximum of 10 units of 596 coursework may be counted toward these required 20 graduate units. Units earned in courses 501 and 598 do not count toward the 45-unit requirement. Students must complete the graduate core course Japanese 211 or Chinese 211 with a grade of B or better. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to do original research using sources in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

Plan 2. Plan 2 is the track intended for students who will go on to careers in business or government or combine their M.A. with other professional degrees. It requires 64 units of coursework in Chinese, Japanese, or East Asian cultural studies courses, and 8 units of 597, Preparation for Comprehensive Examinations (consult the department for specifics). Forty-nine of the 64 units must be in upper-division or graduate courses which meet university requirements for eligible units, including at least 24 units of graduate courses numbered between 200 and 299, or 596. A maximum of 12 units of 596 coursework may be counted toward these required 24 graduate units. Units earned in courses 501 and 597 do not count toward the 49-unit requirement. Students must complete the graduate core course Japanese 211 or Chinese 211 with a grade of B or better. Under this plan, candidates will take comprehensive examinations in two fields to be determined in consultation with an advisory committee. The 8 units of 597 must be equally divided between the two fields.

Five-Year Combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts--Chinese or Japanese

The program is designed for students who wish to enhance their undergraduate major in Chinese or Japanese with graduate training at the masters level in East Asian languages and Cultural Studies. The program will enable students to add a fifth year of advanced language work to the normal undergraduate major, while also giving them opportunity to further their expertise in Chinese or Japanese studies by doing graduate-level coursework in the discipline(s) of their choice in the humanities and social sciences.

The program allows students to pursue concurrently a bachelor of arts degree in Chinese or Japanese and a master of arts in Asian Studies (with an emphasis in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies emphasis). In their junior year, students must enroll in an EAP Program: China, Japan, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. These degrees already exist as separate entities, the B.A. normally requiring four years and the M.A. normally requiring two years.

Optional Ph.D. Emphasis in East Asian Literatures within the Ph.D. in Comparative Literature

Students previously admitted to the Ph.D. program in comparative literature may pursue an emphasis in East Asian literatures, aiming toward completion of a dissertation that relies in some significant measure on primary sources in Chinese or Japanese. For details see catalog entry under Department of Comparative Literature.

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Chinese Courses

Lower Division

Students who have studied Chinese previously must take the placement examination administered by the department to determine proper placement in the department's language program. Any two courses in the series Chinese 1-6 must be taken in sequence and not simultaneously.

1. Elementary Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
The beginning course in Chinese. The student acquires a basic knowledge of the grammar, a limited general vocabulary, correct pronunciation, and an ability to read and understand simple texts. Weekly laboratory assignments support and enhance classroom learning. (F)

1N. Elementary Chinese for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: consent of instructor.
This course is intended for native Mandarin speakers who wish to learn to read and write Chinese. The content is similar to Chinese 1 with less emphasis on developing oral skills.

2. Elementary Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 1.
Continuation of Chinese 1.

2N. Elementary Chinese for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 1N.
Continuation of Chinese 1N.

3. Elementary Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 2.
Continuation of Chinese 2.

3N. Elementary Chinese for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 2N.
Continuation of Chinese 2N.

4. Intermediate Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 3.
Continuation of Chinese 3.

4N. Second Year Chinese Heritage
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: consent of instructor.
Intended for Chinese heritage students who wish to continue to learn how to read and write in Chinese. The content is similar to Chinese 4 with less emphasis on developing oral skills.

5. Intermediate Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 4.
Continuation of Chinese 4.

5N. Second Year Chinese Heritage
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: consent of instructor.
Intended for Chinese heritage students who wish to continue to learn how to read and write in Chinese. The content is similar to Chinese 5 with less emphasis on developing oral skills.

6. Intermediate Modern Chinese
(5) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 5.
Continuation of Chinese 5.

6N. Second Year Chinese Heritage
(3) Staff
Recommended preparation: consent of instructor.
Intended for Chinese heritage students who wish to continue to learn how to read and write in Chinese. The content is similar to Chinese 6 with less emphasis on developing oral skills.

8A-B-C. Chinese Conversation
(2-2-2) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 3.
The course is designed to increase facility and naturalness of delivery in simple dialogue.

25A-B. Business Chinese for Intermediate Students
(4-4) Yu
Recommended preparation: Chinese 1-4.
Designed to develop Chinese language competence in business related contexts. Classes teach students vocabulary and sentence patterns to be utilized in a Chinese business situation.

33. Introduction to Chinese Civilization
(4) Staff
The perennial values and problems of Chinese civilization. Selected readings of major philosophical and literary works (in English translation). Topics include Confucianism, Taoism, aesthetics, domestic life, and Chinese culture in the twentieth century.

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Upper Division

101A-B-C. Introduction to Classical Chinese
(4-4-4) Egan
Recommended preparation: Chinese 3.
The grammar and vocabulary of Classical Chinese. Readings concentrate on philosophical and historical works from the pre-Han period, with some selections from later prose and poetry. Students with some familiarity with Chinese characters (through another Asian language) but not modern Chinese will be accommodated.

102A-B-C. Advanced Chinese Conversation
(2-2-2) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 8A-B.
A course designed to provide an opportunity for upper-division students to continue a concentration on conversational Chinese.

104. The Buddhist Influence on Chinese Language and Culture
(4) Yu
Prerequisites: Chinese 101C and 122C.
Exploratory study of non-Chinese influences on Chinese language and culture as demonstrated by the language of Buddhist sutras and translated into Chinese.

105. Workshop in Chinese Translation
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Practical work in translation from a variety of Chinese sources depending on need. Emphasis on accuracy and rigor.

110A. Classics of Ancient China
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Survey of major philosophical and literary works (1000 B.C to A.D. 200) in English translation. Readings from Book of Songs, Analects, Lao-tzu, and Records of the Grand Historian (Shih-chi).

110B. The Great Age of Chinese Poetry
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Survey of lyric poetry and prose (A.D. 200 to 1300) in English translation, with attention to the literary theory and criticism of the period. Discussion of the cultural context of dominant themes.

112A. Major Movements in Modern Chinese Literature
(4) Lowry
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May Fourth movement. Focus on Lu Hsun, Lao She, Pa Chin. Studies in major intellectual and political movements in twentieth century China. Genres include fiction, poetry, drama, and memoirs by major writers. Lectures and readings in English.

115A. Imagism, Haiku, and Chinese Poetry
(4) Tu
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A comprehensive study of the nature and principles of the haiku and of classical Chinese poetry, their influence on the western imagists, and the theoretical and experimental achievements of the major imagist poets in the development of modern English poetry. Taught in English.

116. Survey of World Literatures in Chinese
(4) Tu
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Recommended preparation: students should have at least third year Chinese reading ability.
Focus on analyzing literary works in Chinese from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, America, and Europe as a comprehensive survey of the worldwide modern literature of Chinese diaspora.

121. Seminar on Taiwan Literature
(4) Tu
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Recommended preparation: students should have advanced Chinese reading ability.
Focus on major issues of Taiwan literature from Japanese occupation (1895-1945) to the present with regard to the interaction of Taiwan's native cultures, China's grand tradition, and foreign influences during the historical development.

122A-B-C. Advanced Modern Chinese
(4-4-4) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 6.
Advanced practice in grammar and composition.

124A-B. Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
(4-4) Lowry
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Advanced readings in the Chinese language in fiction, drama, and poetry after 1919. Designed especially for returned students from the Education Abroad Program and students with advanced Chinese background.

125. Business Chinese
(4) Staff
Recommended preparation: Chinese 6.
A course intended to equip the properly qualified student to conduct business in modern Chinese. Emphasis will be place on using appropriate vocabulary in realistic situations.

132A. Special Topics in Classical Chinese Poetry
(4) Tu
Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
Topics focus on major themes in classical poetry with emphasis on Buddhist, Taoist, and symbolist poems in pre-modern period. Readings in Chinese, lectures and discussions in English.

132B. Special Topics in Modern Chinese Poetry
(4) Tu
Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
Topics focus on major trends of modern poetry developed in mainland China and Taiwan with particular attention to romanticism, realism, and modernism after contact with the West. Readings in Chinese, lectures and discussions in English.

133. Advanced Readings in Classical Prose
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units may be applied toward the major.
Readings in various periods and genres (history, philosophy, the essay, prose narrative).

134. Advanced Readings in Classical Poetry
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units may be applied toward the major.
Readings in the poetry of various periods before the twentieth century.

136. Advanced Readings in Vernacular Literature
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 units but only 4 units may be applied toward the major.
Readings in novels of the Ming and Ch'ing periods.

137. Readings in Vernacular Drama
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Introduction to the major forms of traditional Chinese drama examining their distinctive features as literature and performance. Attention to issues of gender and belief in ghosts and the supernatural. Frequent use of film and audio materials.

139. Boundaries of the Self in Late Imperial Chinese Literature
(4) Lowry
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Examination of the conventions of travel writing and essays to illuminate major cultural themes, such as the shift toward representation of daily life and new valuation of the individual and desire in the late imperial period. Readings in English.

140. Spaces in the Chinese City
(4) Lowry
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A study of urban culture in selected periods. Examination of three public centers in Chinese cities: court, temple, and marketplace and representations of these spaces in various genres. Readings include literary and historical writings, paintings, and maps.

141. China in Transition Through Films
(4) Lowry
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A study of social and political change in China since 1949 through films. Exploration of cinematic and literary techniques and how media reflect the impact of political campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution on the Chinese people. Taught in English.

142. Tang Poetry
(4) Egan
Recommended preparation: advanced reading knowledge of Chinese and some Classical Chinese (Chinese 101A-B or equivalent).
Introduces students to the major and minor writers, themes, and genres of the greatest period of Chinese poetry, the Tang Dynasty. Attention also to traditional, modern, and post-modern interpretive approaches to the poetry.

145. Mythology and the Supernatural in Chinese Literature
(4) Egan
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A study of the theme of the strange (kuai) in Chinese prose and poetry. Readings from early myths, ghost stories, demonic poetry, and a humorous folk epic about monsters. Attention to Chinese notions of the afterlife and aberration. Taught in English.

148. Historic Lives
(4) Egan
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A study of selected notable lives from early and middle China for their contributions to Chinese history and literature. Subjects include Confucius, the First Emperor, the recluse Tao Yuanming, the ursurper Empress Wu, the Buddhist Sixth Patriarch, the "post-historian" Du Fu, and the female song-lyricist Li Qingzhao.

149. Literati Culture
(4) Egan
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A study of literati (wen-ren) culture of the middle period, concentrating on the Sung dynasty. Attention to developments in literature, historiography, the visual arts, and philosophy. Readings (in translation) from Su Dongpo, Li Qingzhao, Sima Guang, and Zhu Xi.

150. The Language of Vernacular Chinese Literature
(4) Yu
Recommended preparation: Chinese 122A-B-C or 124.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Early Mandarin as represented in selections from vernacular Chinese fiction of the 16th through 18th centuries. Primarily concerned with the syntactical and semantic features employed in the reading selections. Also considers the issue of literary expression.

158. The Problem of Love
(4) Egan
The dynamics of romantic love in traditional China. Love is viewed against the forces hostile to it. Readings from major literary works to appreciate the allure of love (usually "illicit") in imaginative literature. All readings in English.

166A. Religion in Chinese Culture
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166A.
A survey of major periods and themes in the history of the Confucian, Taoist, and Chinese Buddhist traditions, with particular emphasis on the differences and tensions among them and the contributions of each to the formation of the Chinese civilization.

166B. Taoist Traditions of China
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166B.
A study of the classical sources of Taoism, followed by a consideration of the varieties of religious practice which developed from those sources.

166C. Confucian Traditions: The Classical Period
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166C.
A treatment of the origins of Confucianism and of its development through the Han dynasty (to A.D. 200), with special attention to the variety of humane and spiritual disciplines which came to be called "Confucian." Emphasis on the interpretation of primary texts like the Analects, the Mencius, the Hsun Tzu, etc.

166E. The Flowering of Chinese Buddhism
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166E.
Recommended preparation: Religious Studies 164B.
A study of the distinctively Chinese forms of Buddhism which emerged in the sixth and seventh centuries A.D. Emphasis will be on the Hua-yen, T'ien-t'ai, and Ch'an traditions, and on the features of those traditions which distinguish them most clearly from Indian Buddhism.

166F. Religious Literature in Chinese: Buddhist Texts
(4) Powell
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Same course as Religious Studies 166F.
Recommended preparation: one year of formal study of classical Chinese.
Selected readings in important Buddhist texts which were either originally written in Chinese or translated into that language. Only texts not available in Western language translation are chosen. Attention not only to the content but to the grammatical, syntactical, and terminological peculiarities of Buddhist Chinese.

166G. Religious Literature in Chinese: Confucian Texts
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166G.
Recommended preparation: one year formal study of classical Chinese.
Readings in selected texts from the classical Confucian tradition (Chou dynasty), Han dynasty Confucianism, and the Neo-Confucian traditions of the Sung and Ming dynasties.

166H. Religious Literature in Chinese: Taoist Texts
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 166H.
Recommended preparation: one year formal study of classical Chinese.
Readings in the Lao Tzu (Tao-te-ching) and the Chuang Tzu and their latter commentaries.

183. The Quest for Narrative in Late Imperial China
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 183.
An exploration of quest themes, narrative forms and performative modes in the culture of Late Imperial China based on a reading of an English translation of the sixteenth-century masterpiece, The Journey to the West (Monkey).

184A-B. History of China
(4-4) Judge
Prerequisite: History 2A or 2B or 2C or 80, or EACS 80, or upper-division standing.
Same course as History 184A-B. Not open for credit to students who have completed Chinese 186A-B or History 186A-B.
A. Ancient China to 589 CE
B. Sixth to seventeenth centuries

184P. Proseminar in History of China
(4) Judge
Prerequisite: History 184A or 184B, or Chinese 184A or 184B.
Same course as History 184P. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Recommended preparation: Writing 109HU.
Undergraduate research in Chinese history.

184T. History of Chinese Thought
(4) Fogel
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Same course as History 184T. Not open for credit to students who have completed History 190C.
A study of the development of Chinese thought from Confucius to Mao Tse-tung.

184W. Chinese Historiography
(4) Fogel
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Same course as History 184W. Not open for credit to students who have completed History 190W.
An examination of the major historical traditions of China over the past 2500 years: debates, texts, historians, patronage, impact of Marxism and communism (in the twentieth century).

186M. Chinese Marxism
(4) Fogel
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Same course as History 186M.
Introduction to the most influential system of thought in twentieth-century China. Examination of the background of Marxism's coming to China, its role in military thinking, education, feminism, the place of the intellectual, Mao's thought, etc.

197. Senior Honors Project
(4-8) Staff
Prerequisites: open to senior majors only; consent of instructor.
Students must have a 3.0 overall grade-point average and a 3.5 grade-point average in the major. May be repeated for a total of 12 units.
An independent study course (1 to 3 quarters) directed by a faculty member with a carefully chosen topic and bibliography which will result in a documented project or a senior thesis.

198. Readings in Chinese
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Chinese.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined. May be repeated up to 12 units.

199. Independent Studies in Chinese
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Chinese.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Individual investigations in literary fields.

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Graduate Courses

201. Readings in Selected Texts
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisites: ability to read Chinese at graduate level; consent of instructor. Normally graduate status is required.
Course will center on readings of Chinese texts; type and period to depend on needs of students and wishes of instructor. Research methods to be taught as appropriate.

204. The Buddhist Influence on Chinese Language and Culture
(4) Yu
Prerequisite: Chinese 101C and 122C.
Exploratory study of non-Chinese influences on Chinese language and culture as demonstrated by the language of Buddhist sutras translated into Chinese.

211. Bibliography and Research Methodology
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: one year of classical Chinese.
Introduction to the bibliography, reference works, and methodologies of Sinological research.

216. Survey on World Literature in Chinese
(4) Tu
Prerequisite: reading ability at or above third year Chinese, graduate standing.
Focus on analyzing literary works in Chinese from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, America, and Europe as a comprehensive survey of the worldwide modern literature of Chinese diaspora.

221. Seminar on Taiwan Literature
(4) Tu
Prerequisite: advanced Chinese reading ability.
Focus on major issues of Taiwan literature from Japanese occupation (1895-1945) to the present with regard to the interaction of Taiwan's native cultures, China's grand tradition and foreign influences during the historical development.

240. Spaces in the Chinese City
(4) Lowry
A study of urban culture in selected periods. Examination of three public centers in Chinese cities: court, temple, and marketplace and representation of these spaces in various genres. Readings include literary and historical writings, paintings, and maps.

249. Literati Culture
(4) Egan
Prerequisite: Chinese 101A-B.
A study of literati (wen-ren) culture of the middle period, concentrating on the Sung dynasty. Attention to developments in literature, historiography, the visual arts, and philosophy. Readings (in Chinese and English) from Su Dongpo, Li Qingzhao, Sima Guang, and Zhu Xi.

250. The Language of Vernacular Chinese Literature
(4) Yu
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Early Mandarin as represented in selections from vernacular Chinese fiction of the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. Primarily concerned with the syntactical and semantic features employed in the reading selections but will also consider the issue of literary expression.

251. Chinese Language Pedagogy
(4) Yu
Introduces students to current issues in Chinese language instruction and trains them to become full-fledged Chinese language specialists. Includes introduction to Chinese linguistics and course-related designs involved in language teaching.

265. Problems in the Study of Chinese Religions
(4) Powell
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Consideration of basic problems and methodological issues in the study of Chinese religions.

289M. Readings in Manchu
(4) Elliott
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Same course as History 289M.
One of the Altaic languages, Manchu was widely employed throughout China during the Qing dynasty. The course introduces the Manchu script, grammar, and transcription, and trains students in reading and translating Manchu texts from the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries.

501. Apprentice Teaching
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Employment in this department as teaching assistant or linguistic informant. These units do not count toward the graduate degree.
This course consists of supervised teaching practice in Chinese language.

596. Directed Reading and Research
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Letter grade; minimum of 2 units per quarter.
Individual tutorial. A written proposal for each tutorial must be approved by department chair and filed with Graduate Division.

597. Preparation for Comprehensive Examinations.
(1-6) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of graduate advisor.
No unit credit allowed toward degree.
Study for master's comprehensive examinations and Ph.D. examinations.

598. Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
(1-6) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Maximum of 12 units total. No unit credit allowed toward master's degree.
Instructor should be chair of the student's thesis committee.

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East Asian Cultural Studies Courses

Lower Division

2. Introduction to the Study of East Asia
(4) Staff
Introduction to the study of China, Japan, and Korea. A multi-disciplinary examination of defining issues in East Asian cultures. Study of topics in history, religion, and literature to identify enduring themes and concerns.

3. Introduction to Asian Religious Traditions
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 3.
An introduction to the basic texts, institutions, and practices of the religious traditions of South Asia and East Asia.

20. Nature: East Asian Views
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 20.
An introduction to the ways in which Chinese and Japanese cultures have conceptualized nature and humankind's place in it.

21. Zen
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 21.
An introduction to the history and texts of major lineages of Ch'an Buddhism in China, and Zen Buddhism in Japan.

80. East Asian Civilization
(4) Fogel
Same course as History 80.
A basic introduction to the history of East Asia focusing on the emergence and evolution of Chinese civilization and its impact upon the distinctive indigenous cultures of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

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Upper Division

157. Religious Arts of Asia
(4) Grapard
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Introduces students to the study of ritual through an understanding of iconography specifically and aesthetics generally, using the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Shinto. This course is, therefore, more akin to a history of ancient cultures than to art history.

161B. Buddhist Meditation Traditions
(4) Grapard
Same as Religious Studies 161B.
A consideration of major forms of Buddhist meditation from both the South Asian and the East Asian traditions, with special attention given to determining the nature of meditation as a variety of religious experience.

164B. Buddhist Traditions in East Asia
(4) Powell
Recommended preparation: background in Indian Buddhism.
Same course as Religious Studies 164B.
A consideration of the Buddhist tradition and its evolution in China, with emphasis on the changes which Buddhism underwent in its encounter with Chinese traditions and historical circumstances.

175. Sacred Geography in China and Japan
(4) Grapard, Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 175.
A consideration of the cultural and cognitive dimensions of East Asian sacred geographies.

178. The Body Religious in Chinese Culture
(4) Powell
Same course as Religious Studies 178.
The human body both as constituted by and constitutive of Chinese religion, culture, society, and geography. Neither purely philosophical nor biological, the course explores the understandings of the body as both subject and object of knowledge.

180A-B-C. History and Culture of East Asia
(4-4-4) Fogel
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Same course as History 180A-B-C.
An introduction to the history and cultures of the major civilizations of East Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam. Emphasis on the shared historical experience of the region and cultural unity and diversity.
A. Prehistory to 600
B. 600-1600
C. 1600-1945

180P. Proseminar in East Asian History and Culture
(4) Fogel
Prerequisite: History 80 or 87 or 180A or 180B or 180C or East Asian Cultural Studies 180A or 180B or 180C or upper-division standing.
Same course as History 180P.
Reading and research on selected issues in the history of East Asia with emphasis on the cultural interconnectedness of the region.

185. Translation in Theory and Practice
(4) Nathan
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Recommended preparation: advanced reading command of Japanese or Chinese.
A consideration of twentieth century thinking about language and the function of translation with readings from Benjamin, Derrida, Steiner, Borges. A translation from Chinese or Japanese (or other language) into English is required.

189A. Vietnamese History
(4) Fogel
Same course as History 189A. Not open for credit to students who have completed History 138A.
An introduction to the history of Vietnam and its place in East and Southeast Asia. Vietnamese history from antiquity through the early twentieth century.

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Graduate Courses

201AS. Advanced Historical Literature
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Same course as History 201AS. May be taken more than once. Open to both M.A. and Ph.D. candidates.
A reading course in a field of the professor's specialty. Introduces the student to the sources and literature of the field in question. Written work as prescribed by the instructor.

259. Topics in East Asian Buddhist Thought
(4) Powell
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Same course as Religious Studies 259.
A historical and critical analysis of selected issues in the development of Buddhist thought in China, Korea, and Japan.

281A-B. Sino-Japanese Cultural and Political Relations, 1850-1945
(4-4) Fogel
Prerequisite: knowledge of Chinese and/or Japanese.
Same course as History 281A-B. Not open for credit to students who have completed History 289A-B. A two-quarter in-progress sequence course with grades for both quarters issued upon completion of East Asian Cultural Studies 281B.
Reading and research seminar on the interrelationship between Chinese and Japanese history from the first modern contacts until the end of World War II. Emphasis on cultural and political interactions.

281L. Japanese Sinology
(4) Fogel
Prerequisite: minimum two years of Japanese.
Same course as History 281L.
Introduction to Japanese traditions of China studies; readings and discussions of various texts, and introduction to bibliographic tools.

285. Translation in Theory and Practice
(4) Nathan
Prerequisite: advanced reading command of Japanese, Chinese, or other foreign language.
A consideration of twentieth century thinking about language and the function of translation with readings from Benjamin, Derrida, Steiner, Borges. A translation from Chinese or Japanese (or other language) into English is required.

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Japanese Courses

Lower Division

Students who have studied Japanese previously must take the placement examination administered by the department to determine proper placement in the department's language program. Any two courses in the series Japanese 1-6 must be taken in sequence and not simultaneously.

1. Elementary Japanese
(5) Narahara
An introduction to modern Japanese. Students will develop basic communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational expressions. Emphasis on both oral-aural proficiency and writing-reading skills. Introduction to Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, and Kanji.

2. Elementary Japanese
(5) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 1.
Continuation of Japanese 1.

3. Elementary Japanese
(5) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 2.
Continuation of Japanese 2.

4. Intermediate Japanese
(5) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 3.
Continuation of Japanese 3. This course emphasizes the further development of both oral-aural proficiency and reading-writing skills with an intensive review of basic grammar as well as an introduction to more advanced grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji.

5. Intermediate Japanese
(5) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 4.
Continuation of Japanese 4. This course emphasizes the further development of both oral-aural proficiency and reading-writing skills with an intensive review of basic grammar as well as an introduction to more advanced grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji.

6. Intermediate Japanese
(5) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 5.
Continuation of Japanese 5. This course emphasizes the further development of both oral-aural proficiency and reading-writing skills with an intensive review of basic grammar as well as an introduction to more advanced grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji.

7N. Japanese for Native Speakers
(4) Narahara
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Designed for those with native or near-native Japanese speaking proficiency who need to work on their reading-writing skills. Through intensive training in written Japanese and review of grammar, it prepares students to join intermediate or advanced Japanese courses.

8A-B-C. Basic Conversational Japanese
(2-2-2) Staff
Prerequisite: Japanese 3 (for Japanese 8A): Japanese 8A (for 8B): Japanese 8B (for 8C).
May be taken concurrently with Japanese 4-5-6.
Designed for those who have completed first year Japanese to continue developing basic communicative skills focusing on oral-aural proficiency.

22. Religious Narratives and Paintings of Japan
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 22.
A survey and cultural analysis of the painted scrolls and texts related to historical records of religious institutions in medieval and premodern Japan. Taught in English.

25. Violence and the Japanese State
(4) Fruhstuck
Same course as History 25.
Examines historiographically and sociologically the Japanese State's various engagement in violent acts during war and peace times.

27. Conflicts and Tensions in Postwar Japanese Society
(4) Fruhstuck
Challenges the persistent view of Japan as a harmonious society. Conflicts are examined in regard to class and stratification, work and labor, education, gender, generation, minority groups, popular culture and everyday life.

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Upper Division

101A. Pre-Modern Japanese
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: Japanese 120C.
Not for students who have a Japanese high school education.
Sequence consists of an introduction to the grammar of classical Japanese, followed by reading in the classical, medieval, and early modern periods.

101B. Pre-Modern Japanese
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: Japanese 101A.
Not for students who have a Japanese high school education.
Sequel to Japanese 101A. Combines the review of Bungo and introduction to Kanbun followed by reading in the classical, medieval, and early modern texts.

101C. Pre-Modern Japanese
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: Japanese 101A.
Sequel to Japan 101A and optionally to 101B. Reviews Bungo, followed by readings in the classical, medieval, early modern, and Meiji texts.

110A. Survey of Japanese Literature: Classical
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A survey of Japanese literature focusing on the classical period from 800 to 1200. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English.

110B. Survey of Japanese Literature: Medieval
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A survey of Japanese literature from 1200 to 1600. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English.

110C. Survey of Japanese Literature: Early Modern
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A survey of Japanese literature from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English.

112. Survey of Modern Japanese Literature
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
A survey of Japanese literature after contact with the West, from 1868 to the present. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English.

115. Topics in Twentieth-Century Japanese
(4) Nathan
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; Japanese 112.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Topics to be considered will include: the Japanese novelist as intellectual and social critic; representations of the "self" and similarities and differences between the shosetsu and the western novel; and Japanese literature in and outside Japan.

119. Shugendo: Japanese Mountain Religion
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 120.
Historical study of texts and practices of Japanese mountain ascetics (Yamabushi), and of their role in the formation of Japanese culture, from 700 to present.

120A-B-C. Advanced Japanese
(5-5-5) Staff
Prerequisites: Japanese 6 (for 120A): Japanese 120A (for 120B): Japanese 120B (for 120C).
Course is designed to develop ability in reading contemporary Japanese essays, literary works, magazines, and newspapers. Emphasis is on solidifying student's grammatical foundation, mastery of Kanji and vocabulary and proficiency in writing and oral skills.

125. Intermediate Japanese Reading
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: Japanese 120A.
Designed to develop skills in reading through translation for students who have been studying advanced-level Japanese.

126. Business Japanese
(4) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 120A.
A course designed to develop the Japanese language skills necessary for communication in business contexts. Emphasis on verbal, reading, and writing skills.

130A-B-C. Reading and Composition in Practical Japanese
(4-4-4) Staff
Prerequisite: Japanese 120C.
Course aims to enhance reading and composition in contemporary practical Japanese. Class conducted in Japanese.

144. Grammar for Advanced Reading
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: Japanese 6.
Not for students who have a Japanese high school education.
Complex sentence structure for reading Japanese.

145. Readings in Twentieth Century Japanese Literature
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: Japanese 120C.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Introduces advanced students to selected short pieces of modern fiction and poetry in original Japanese.

146. Advanced Japanese Readings
(4) Nathan
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Recommended preparation: Students should be able to read at fourth year level Japanese.
A selection of texts, including both fiction and non-fiction, by representative authors from the Meiji period to the present.

149. Traditional Japanese Drama
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Overview of the major forms of traditional Japanese drama examining their distinctive features and the ways in which they relate to one another and to general features of Japanese culture and literature. Frequent use of films and slides. Lectures and readings in English.

155. Genre in the Japanese Verbal Arts
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Recommended preparation: 8 units from Japanese 110A-B-C and 115.
Survey of Japanese verbal arts to define important genres, comprehend the process of genre birth and development, and examine attitudes towards the verbal arts as found in Japanese history. Comparison of Western and Japanese aspects of genre.

159. Japanese Cinema
(4) Nathan
Prerequiste: upper-division standing.
Same course as Film Studies 120.
An introductory scrutiny of major Japanese directors: Mizoguchi, Ozu, Oshima, and Kurosawa. Close attention to their film composition, choices of subject and character, their ideas of the cinematic, and the relationship of cinema to Japanese culture and society.

160. Topics in Japanese Culture
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Exploration and definition through reading in English of interesting themes that have persisted in Japanese culture to the present.

162. Representations of Sexuality in Modern Japan
(4) Fruhstuck
Same course as History 188S.
The main ideologies guiding the establishment of various representations of sexuality from prewar scientific writings to contemporary popular culture.

163. Sociology of Japan
(4) Fruhstuck
Sociological macro- and micro-analysis of Japanese society in the twentieth century.

164. Modernity and the Masses of Taisho Japan
(4) Fruhstuck
Same course as History 188T.
Examines the beginnings of a modern mass culture in early twentieth-century Japan. Central topics are political and social movement, the new woman and the modern girl, westernization, new media and censorship, modernism and nationalism.

165. Popular Culture in Japan
(4) Fruhstuck
Examines popular culture in present-day Japan: advertising, music, fashion, television, animation, comics, sports. Integrates visual and acoustic material.

167A. Religion in Japanese Culture
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 167A.
A historical analysis of the major components of the classical and medieval religious systems of Japan, through investigation of texts, rituals, and institutions.

167B. Religion in Japanese Culture
(4) Grapard
Prerequisite: Japanese 167A or Religious Studies 167A.
Same course as Religious Studies 167B.
A historical analysis of the major components of premodern Japanese ideology through investigation of texts, institutions, and rituals.

167D. Shinto
(4) Grapard
Same course as Religious Studies 167D.
A systematic analysis of the principal institutions, texts, and rituals of the Shinto traditions of Japan, in historical perspective.

169. Seminar in Traditional Japanese Drama
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: Japanese 149 or upper-division standing.
Recommended preparation: knowledge of Japanese.
In-depth examinations of specific selected topics in traditional Japanese drama. Knowledge of Japanese required for readings and research for term papers.

170. Structure of Japanese
(4) Narahara
Prerequisite: Japanese 6.
An introduction to linguistic analysis of the Japanese language. Exploration of phonological and syntactic phenomena.

197. Senior Honors Project
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: open to senior majors only; consent of instructor.
Students must have a 3.0 overall grade-point average and a 3.5 in the major. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.
An independent study course (one to three quarters) directed by a faculty member with a carefully chosen topic and bibliography which will result in a documented project or a senior thesis.

198. Readings in Japanese
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Japanese; consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined. May be repeated up to 12 units.
Guided reading in Japanese on a subject not covered in the regularly offered courses.

199. Independent Studies in Japanese
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Japanese; consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Individual investigations in literary fields.

199RA. Independent Research Assistance
(1-5) Fruhstuck
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Japanese or East Asian Studies; consent of instructor and department.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Faculty supervised research.

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Graduate Courses

201. Readings in Selected Texts
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisites: ability to read Japanese at graduate level; consent of instructor. Normally graduate status is required.
Course will center on readings of Japanese texts; type and period to depend on needs of students and wishes of instructor. Research methods to be taught as appropriate.

205. Readings in Premodern and Meiji Texts
(4) Iwasaki
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Introduces students to pre-war prose and poetry which contain classical and kanbun-style Japanese.

211. Bibliography and Research Methodology
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Introduction to bibliographies, reference works, and methodologies of research in Japanese studies.

226. Japan Modern
(4) Fruhstuck
Examines Japanese modernity from the mid-nineteenth century to today and analyzes theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of modern Japanese history and society.

264. Problems in the Study of Japanese Religion
(4) Grapard
An analysis of methodological issues raised by the study of Japanese religions: their relevance for the field of history of religions.

269. Seminar in Traditional Japanese Drama
(4) Saltzman-Li
Prerequisite: Japanese 149; graduate standing.
In-depth examinations of specific selected topics in traditional Japanese drama. Knowledge of Japanese required for readings and research for term papers.

270. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics
(4) Narahara
Introduces Japanese linguistics to the students of the third-year or higher level Japanese. Discusses phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics.

501. Apprentice Teaching
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Employment in this department as teaching assistant or linguistic informant.
These units do not count toward the graduate degree.
This course consists of supervised teaching practice in Japanese language.

596. Directed Reading and Research
(2-4) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Letter grade; minimum of 2 units per quarter.
Individual tutorial. A written proposal for each tutorial must be approved by department chair and filed with Graduate Division.

597. Preparation for Comprehensive Examinations
(1-6) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of graduate advisor.
No unit credit allowed toward degree.
Study for master's comprehensive examinations and Ph.D. examinations.

598. Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
(1-6) Staff
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
S/U grading. No unit credit allowed toward degree.
For research underlying the thesis, writing the thesis. Instructor should be the chair of the student's thesis committee.

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Korean Courses

Lower Division

Students who have studied Korean previously must take the placement examination administered by the department to determine proper placement in the department's language program. Any two courses in the series Korean 1-6 must be taken in sequence and not simultaneously.

1. Elementary Korean
(5) Staff
The beginning course in Korean. The student acquires a basic knowledge of the grammar, a limited general vocabulary, correct punctuation, and an ability to read and understand simple texts. Weekly laboratory assignments support and enhance classroom learning.

1N. Korean for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
A course intended for native Korean speakers who wish to learn to read and write Korean. Content is similar to Korean 1 with less emphasis on developing oral skills.

2. Elementary Korean
(5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 1.
Continuation of Korean 1.

2N. Korean for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
A course intended for native Korean speakers who wish to learn to read and write Korean. Content is similar to Korean 2 with less emphasis on developing oral skills. Continuation of Korean 1N.

3. Elementary Korean
(5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 2.
Continuation of Korean 2.

3N. Korean for Native Speakers
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
A course intended for native Korean speakers who wish to learn to read and write Korean. Content is similar to Korean 3 with less emphasis on developing oral skills. Continuation of Korean 2N.

4. Intermediate Modern Korean
(5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 3.
Continuation of Korean 3.

5. Intermediate Modern Korean
(5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 4.
Continuation of Korean 4.

6. Intermediate Modern Korean
(5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 5.
Continuation of Korean 5.

7A-B-C. Korean Word Processing
(2-2-2) Lee
Laboratory to supplement Korean 1 through 6 to provide students training in the use of word processing software in Korean. Students learn basic word processing skills and have tutorials on how to write letters and selected styles of documents.

82. Korean Culture and Society
(4) Pai
Same course as History 82.
Introduction to the various features of traditional Korean civilization and society covering its history (prehistory to the end of Japanese occupation in 1945) and topics in anthropology (kinship, inheritance, customs, religion, rice production, and peasant economy).

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113. Korean Literature Survey
(4) Pai
A survey of Korean literature from ancient times to the contemporary period covering popular novels, women's literature, and travelogues over the centuries. The present period is covered by film presentations.

120. Korean Culture and Society
(4) Pai
Prerequisite: Anthropology 2.
Study of late, traditional, and contemporary Korea. Discussion includes socio-economic organization, religion, folk art and literature, culture change, and politics of culture.

121A-B-C. Advanced Korean
(5-5-5) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 6.
A course designed to develop ability in reading contemporary Korean essays, literary works, magazines, and newspapers. Emphasis on solidifying students' grammatical foundation, mastery of Hanja and vocabulary, and proficiency in writing and oral skills.

122A-B. Topics in Everyday Korean
(4-4) Staff
Prerequisite: Korean 6.
Designed to provide advanced-level Korean language students with an opportunity to improve their speaking and writing skills. Topics focus on cultural themes and social issues reflected in contemporary Korean cinema, TV dramas, magazines, newspapers, and novels.

127. Business Korean
(4) Lee
Prerequisite: Korean 5.
Develops language skills for students interested in conducting business in Korean, emphasizing listening comprehension ability. Basic reading skills in Korean are required. Students learn social customs necessary for successful business transactions in Korean.

182A. Korean History and Civilization: Part I
(4) Pai
Same course as History 182A.
The history of Korea from prehistory to the rise of states and kinship, Buddhism, Confucianism, cultural interaction with China, Japan, and the Mongols.

182B. Korean History and Civilization: Part II
(4) Pai
Same course as History 182B.
Survey of the history of Korea from the Yi dynasty to the present day. Topics include Yangban society, Japanese invasions, the Korean War, and political division.

182P. Proseminar in Korean History
(4) Pai
Same course as History 182P. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units.
Undergraduate research seminar in Korean history.

199. Independent Studies in Korean
(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in Korean.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Individual investigations in literary fields.

Related Courses in Other Departments

Arabic: See Religious Studies 10A-F.
Chinese: See Religious Studies 166F-H.
Hindi: See Religious Studies 11A-F.
Sanskrit: See Religious Studies 159A-L.
Tibetan: See Religious Studies 30A-B-C.

 

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