Introduction to Asia   
(ASIA 2000)
 Spring 2010 

TTh 11:00-12:15 

Brewster Bldg. Frank Room

Professor John A. Tucker
Office: T/Th 12:30-2:00   Brewster A-317    252-328-1028     Tuckerjo@ecu.edu

 

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 (March 4/May 4 -- 25% each), weekly discussion (cumulatively 25%), and one brief paper (25%) due on the final exam, May 4. 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:   Nelson, Lynn H. and Patrick Peebles, editors. Classics of Eastern Thought. 
            Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2001.

 

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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