Courses

Readings from Chinese classical writers of prose and poetry. Selections vary each semester. The course may be taken for credit more than once if the topic is different.

This course introduces the genres, periods, and development of Chinese traditional literature from earliest times of the 17th century BC to the 18th century AD. Through reading the preliminary literary texts such as poetry, proses, lyrics, drama, literary critiques, and fictions in pre-modern China, students will become familiar with Chinese methodology of thinking and imaginary.

Introduction to Chinese literature from the earliest times to the 20th century. No knowledge of Chinese is required. PW: Global Engagement

Design studio in traditional graphic design print media. Course should be taken in the second semester of enrollment. Offered in the Spring semester. This course may only be taken at the undergraduate level upon approval for participation in the Faster Master's program.

An introduction to the histories and cultures of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) from ancient times to 1800.

An introduction to the histories and cultures of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) from ancient times to 1800.

Japanese history from antiquity to 1600AD.

This course covers a wide variety of traditional Japanese literature. The reading materials include historical writing (Kojiki), waka poetry (Manyoshu), haikai [haiku] poetry (Oku no hosomichi), diaries (Tosa Nikki etc.), essays (Pillow Book, Tsurezuregusa), narrative prose (Genji Monogatari, Taketori Monogatari) etc. Also included are traditional theatrical arts (Noh, Kyogen, Bunraku and Kabuki). The class also includes discussion of writing styles, and literary significance of these works.

Introduction to Japanese literature from the earliest times through the Tokugawa/Edo period. No knowledge of Japanese is required.

Photographic image as a medium of visual expression; basic theory and practice of still photography; historic development and aesthetic concern for photographic imagery.