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Introduction to Asia TTh 11:00-12:15 Brewster B-203 Professor John A. Tucker Brewster A-317 Description: Introduction to Asia seeks to broaden undergraduate understandings of Asian civilizations and cultures by means of an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing art, anthropology, geography, history, and literature. Lectures, required readings, and discussion sessions are integral components of the course. Asia 2000 is required as a core course for the interdisciplinary minor in Asian Studies.
Grading: Final grades are based on two exams (September 29/December 8 -- 25% each), weekly discussion (cumulatively 25%), and one brief paper (25%) due on the last day of class, December 8. The paper assignment will relate to assigned readings and topics discussed in class. Students are expected to discuss briefly their thoughts on a topic or theme related to the assigned readings.
Exams will include objective (true/false, multiple choice) and essay questions. At least 60% of each exam will consist of essay questions.
Perfect attendance is expected. Repeated unexcused absences may result in a reduction of the final grade. While the instructor will lecture regularly, class participation in the form of insightful questions and comments, are welcomed. Readings will be discussed weekly.
Required Readings:
Handouts from a variety of newspapers and news sources on the internet, distributed in the form of email, will be sent to the ECU mail account of the students enrolled in Asia 2000. These "handouts" will be considered required readings.
Disabilities Statement: East Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a covered disability must go to the Department for Disability Support Services, located in 138 Slay Building, to verify the disability before any accommodations can occur. The telephone number is 252-737-1016.
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August 25/27 September 1/3 September 8/10 September 15/17 September 22 September 24/29 October 1/6/8 October 10-13 October 15 October 20/22 October 27/29 November 3/5 November 10/12 November 17/19/24 December 1/3/8 |
Hinduism and Buddhism, Classics, 1-49. Confucianism and Daoism, Classics, 50-115. Chinese Fiction and Poetry, Classics, 117-173. Early Japanese Literature, Classics, 174-232. Study Day and First Exam Japanese Literature, continued, Classics, 232-273. Fall Break Later Chinese Philosophy, Classics, 274-324. Chinese Philosophy, cont. Samurai Literature, Classics, 324-399. Crises of Modernity: East Asia, Classics, 400-458. Crises of Modernity: East Asia, Classics, 458-525. Crises of Modernity: India, Classics, 525-620. Review and Last Exam |