Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
East Asia Studies
A multi-disciplinary overview of Korea. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, among others. Students formulate questions, and investigate, on Korea and East Asia within today’s globalized world perspective, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines China as it emerges in the era of globalization. Contents include territory, people, society, language, science and technology, development and sustainability. Analysis of dominant and diverse realities will provide an essential basis for an appreciation of continuity and change in China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1650F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 1650F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course surveys traditional symbols and icons still prevalent in China's everyday life. Treating them as image-signifiers, the course illustrates the socio-historical contexts that have shaped major symbolism in China. Students will gain a basic understanding of Chinese culture and develop skills in critically examining cultural phenomena. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1651F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 1651F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A multi-disciplinary overview of Japan. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, science and technology, among others. Students investigate and formulate questions on Japan and East Asia within today's globalized world, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Japanese 1650F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Japanese 1650F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern Korea. Taught in English.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the social, political, and economic factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2601A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 2601A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2602A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 2602A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern Japan. Taught in English.
Anti-requisite(s): Japanese 2601A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Japanese 2601A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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East Asia Studies
A multi-disciplinary overview of Korea. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, among others. Students formulate questions, and investigate, on Korea and East Asia within today’s globalized world perspective, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines China as it emerges in the era of globalization. Contents include territory, people, society, language, science and technology, development and sustainability. Analysis of dominant and diverse realities will provide an essential basis for an appreciation of continuity and change in China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1650F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 1650F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course surveys traditional symbols and icons still prevalent in China's everyday life. Treating them as image-signifiers, the course illustrates the socio-historical contexts that have shaped major symbolism in China. Students will gain a basic understanding of Chinese culture and develop skills in critically examining cultural phenomena. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 1651F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 1651F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A multi-disciplinary overview of Japan. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, science and technology, among others. Students investigate and formulate questions on Japan and East Asia within today's globalized world, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Japanese 1650F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Japanese 1650F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern Korea. Taught in English.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
A survey of the social, political, and economic factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2601A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 2601A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern China. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Chinese 2602A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Chinese 2602A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern Japan. Taught in English.
Anti-requisite(s): Japanese 2601A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Japanese 2601A/B.