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MWF 12:20pm-1:10pm
4 credits (3 credits Lecture + 1 credit Recitation)
Katherine AlexanderÌý

An interdisciplinary introduction from ancient to modern times. Arts, literature, politics, social relations, religion, and material culture are studied in terms of significant themes and ideas pertaining to the civilization of China. Taught in English.

TTh 12:30pm-1:45pm Ìý
3 credits
Antje Richter

Explores the relationship between the worlds of women and the supernatural in Chinese literature, from ancient to modern times. Focuses on selected significant works of classical and vernacular fiction, religious texts, and poetry. Taught in English. Recommended prerequisite: or . Recommended restrictions: for students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

MWF 2:30pm-3:20pm Ìý
3 credits
Nidhi Arya

Explores the rich history of the imagination of the samurai in Japan, across multiple genres of fiction, poetry, drama, visual art, and cinema, from earliest times to the present. Attention is given to the varied meanings the image of the samurai has held at different historical moments, and to contrasts between the representations of the realities of samurai life.

MW 3:35pm-4:50pm
3 credits
Yumiko Matsunaga

Designed to teach Japanese with emphasis on using Japanese for professional purposes. The course aims to foster the skills and the knowledge of effective cross-cultural and interpersonal communication in Japanese and to develop intercultural competence in business contexts. Recommended prerequisite: .