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Global Perspectives Course List Dept. African American Languages and Literature Afro-American Studies Course Course Title Number 120 The Literary Legacy of the Arabs Course Description Credits None provided. 3 Liberal Studies category global perspectives, literature Pre-reqs Open to Fr 130 Introduction to Swahili Culture A multi-disciplinary perspective on the history, language, literature, and artistic heritage of the Swahili; lectures, slides, tapes, and discussion. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr 201 Introduction to African Language and Literature 3 The African Storyteller global perspectives, literature, comm b global perspectives, Literature Open to Fr 210 211 The African Autobiography Introduction to Yoruba Life and Culture global perspectives, humanities global perspectives, humanities So st or cons inst 230 270 The Hero and Trickster in African Oral Traditions General survey of African languages, linguistics, oral traditions, and literatures. The oral tradition and the written word; the composition of stories, relationship between performer and audience, and transmission of tradition in various African societies. The importance of autobiography in depicting social change in the lives of Africans. Introduction to some aspects of the life and culture of Yoruba-speaking people of West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti, including the importance of Yoruba culture in the Americas. Two major characters in African oral tradition as treated in narrative, epic and heroic poetry. 3 global perspectives, literature None 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 297 African and African-American Linkages: An Introduction 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Open to Fr 300 African Literature in Translation Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issues regarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa and North America will be examined. Introduction to the literature, oral or written, of a coherent cultural area of Africa, for those for whom texts in the original language are not accessible. 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Fr with cons inst. Not recommended for grad stdts 370 Islam: Religion and Culture 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr 241 Introduction to African Art and Architecture The emergence and development of Islam; schism; theology; asceticism; speculative and popular mysticism; literatures in diverse Islamic languages. Regional styles of African art with reference to cultural function and aesthetics. Emphasis on the art of West and Central Africa. Historical beginnings with the ancient art of Nigeria and continuing into the royal and popular categories; comparisons as to subject, form, purpose, ethnic group, regional styles, and country. 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Fr 260 Latin America: An Introduction Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 3 3 3 Open to Fr Open to Fr Agricultural & Applied Economics Agronomy Anthropology 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 297 African and African-American Linkages: An Introduction 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Open to Fr 367 Art and Visual Culture: Women of the African Diaspora and Africa Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issues regarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa and North America will be examined. This course focuses on the art and visual culture by/or pertaining to women throughout the African Diaspora and Africa. Though the focus is on 10th century art by black women, it will go into visual culture (art objects, photographs, images, dress, culturally-coded representation) concerning black women historically. 3 global perspectives, humanities, ethnic Afro-Amer 242; majors only; So st or cons inst 350 World Hunger and Malnutrition Hunger and poverty in developing countries and the United States. Topics include: nutrition and health, population, food production and availability, and income distribution and employment. 3 global perspectives, biological science None 373 Globalization, Poverty and Development Addresses the process of globalization -- trade, international capital flows, labor migration and remittances, and aid -- from the perspective of developing economies and the development process. 3 global perspectives, social studies AAE 215, Econ 101 or equivalent, or consent of instructor 374 The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy This course explores the roles of markets, states, and civil institutions, using economic theory, computer simulations, and historical experience to better understand the forces that shape the wealth and well-being of nations and people around the world. 3 global perspectives Econ 101, or Econ 102, or AAE 215, or equiv 203 Introduction to Global Health Introduces students to global health concepts through multidisciplinary speakers dedicated to improving health through their unique training. It targets students with an interest in public health and those who wish to learn how their field impacts their global issues. 3 global perspectives, social studies None 350 World Hunger and Malnutrition Hunger and poverty in developing countries and the United States. Topics include: nutrition and health, population, food production and availability, and income distribution and employment. 3 global perspectives, biological science None 377 Cropping Systems of the Tropics Crops and cropping systems of the tropics. The environmental requirements of the major crops, their botany, and how they fit into local farming systems will be emphasized. For students with broad interests in tropical agriculture and food production. 3 global perspectives, social studies Intro crse in botany or cons inst 100 General Anthropology General understanding of humans in relation to cultures, evolutionary development and racial diversity, capacities for society, and the development of the world's major cultures. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr. Not open to stdts with a prior coll anthro crse 102 Archaeology and the Prehistoric World 104 Cultural Anthropology and Human Diversity 105 211 Principles of Biological Anthropology Global Language Issues 260 Latin America: An Introduction 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey 300 Cultural Anthropology: Theory and Ethnography 314 Indians of North America 321 322 The Emergence of Human Culture The Origins of Civilization 327 Peoples of the Andes Today Introduction to prehistoric world from origins of human culture to the beginnings of written history as revealed by archaeological research at great sites and ruins around the globe. Archaeological analyses of famous prehistoric sites as case studies to illustrate concepts and techniques used by archaeologists in their efforts to understand the rise, florescence, and demise of vanished societies. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshman Introduction to cultural anthropology for non-majors; comparative cross-cultural consideration of social organization, economics, politics, language, religion, ecology, gender, and cultural change. Includes 25% coverage of U.S. ethnic and racial minorities. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr. Not for cr for those who have taken Anthro 204 Genetic basis of morphological, physiological and behavioral variations within and between human populations, and their origins and evolution. A series of modules, each showcasing one language and its culture. Each module tackles a major issue about language, such as extinction and revival, language and nationhood, how widely and deeply languages differ, language and wordview, writing systems and literacy, language discrimination and inequality. 3 global perspectives, biological science Open to Fr with HS biology or cons inst 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies none 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen Survey of cultural anthropology with emphasis on ethnographic description, methodology, and contemporary theory. Course focuses on both humanistic and social scientific approaches to human sociocultural diversity. Description and analysis of native cultures, and the role of environmental and historical factors in North America. 3 global perspectives, social studies So st or cons inst 3 global perspectives, social studies So st or cons inst Worldwide archaeological evidence for the development of human culture and behavior from the earliest appearance of human groups to the threshold of the agricultural revolution. Global archaeological survey of the origins of pristine civilizations beginning with the development of food production and ending with the emergence of the world's first civilizations. Focus of attention: Near East, Egypt, the Indus Valley, North China, Mesoamerica, and Peru. Modern Quechua and Aymara-speaking peoples in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia: high-altitude herding and farming; Andean models for social organization; land-centered belief and ritual; ethnic discrimination and responses to it; transformations of the Andean cultures in urban and mining settings. 3 global perspectives, social studies Prior crse in archaeology, So st, or cons inst 3 global perspectives, social studies Anthro 112 or 321 or cons inst 3 global perspectives, social studies Jr st or cons inst 330 Topics in Ethnology 333 Prehistory of Africa 350 Political Anthropology Art History 358 Anthropology of China 365 Medical Anthropology 203 Survey of Asian Art Content varies. Some representative topics: peoples and cultures of the European part of the USSR, peoples and cultures of Soviet Asia, anthropology of space and time, anthropology and history, pastoralists and pastoral Nomads, American Indian folklore, etc. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Intro crse in cult anthro or cons inst A survey of the archaeological record of human development in Africa, beginning over two million years ago and continuing through the transition to farming and metallurgy; greatest emphasis on the stone age portion of prehistory. Comparison and analysis of political structures, behavior and processes among selected peoples of the world; special emphasis on leadership, authority, power, and the origins of the states; the relevance of primitive political systems to anthropological theory and to the comparative study of politics. 3 global perspectives, social studies Anthro 112 or 321 or cons inst 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Jr st or cons inst Topics of immediate concern to the field of anthropology and Chinese studies. Focus on social and cultural changes in rural, urban, as well as ethnic minority settings in post-1949 China. The ecology of health and disease in human cultures; health-related social systems and behavior cross-culturally; practical implications of medical anthropology for improving the health of specific populations. 3 global perspectives, social studies So st or cons inst 3 global perspectives, social studies Jr st or cons inst Introduction to the artistic traditions of China and Japan from neolithic times to the nineteenth century and the Buddhist art of India with its subsequent East Asia embodiments. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Freshmen As a global introduction to the practice of art history and visual and material culture, the course provides training in ways of analyzing works from around the globe and from the ancient through the contemporary. The course addresses key questions of method and Regional styles of African art with reference to cultural function and aesthetics. Emphasis on the art of West and Central Africa. Historical beginnings with the ancient art of Nigeria and continuing into the royal and popular categories; comparisons as to subject, form, purpose, ethnic group, regional styles, and country. 4 global perspectives, fine arts None 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Freshmen 205 Global Arts 241 Introduction to African Art and Architecture 305 History of Islamic Art and Architecture This course surveys the architecture, landscape, book arts, and luxury objects produced in Islamic contexts from Spain to India from the 7th through the 21st centuries. Attention will be focused upon the relationships between Islamic visual idioms and localized religious, political, and socioeconomic circumstances. In particular, lectures and readings will examine the vital roles played by theology, royal patronage, ceremonies, gift exchange, trade, and workshop practices in the formulation of visual traditions. 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Sophomore Standing 307 Early Chinese Art: From Antiquity to the Tenth Century This course introduces art forms and concepts developed in China from antiquity to mid-10th century, covering jade carving, metalwork, sculpture, ceramics, calligraphy, painting woodblock printing, and architecture mostly created for religious or funerary purposes. Emerging aesthetic concepts also discussed. 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Freshmen 308 Later Chinese Art: From the Tenth Century to the Present 354 371 372 Traces the evolution of art forms and concepts from mid-10th century onward, and examines their transformations in modern and contemporary China. Organized chronologically, the course presents developments in painting, calligraphy, woodblock printing, ceramics, architecture, and multimedia installations. Interdisciplinary study of cross-cultural exchange and conflict, focusing on the visual arts, with sections on literature, film and music from the Cross-Cultural Arts Around the Atlantic Rim: 1800 to Americas, Africa and Europe. the Present Chinese Painting A survey of Chinese painting from the third century B.C. to the 18th century, introducing the important masters of each period and discussing the esthetic concepts and theories that underlie traditional connoisseurship. Arts of Japan A survey of Japanese art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, woodblock prints and various crafts. 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Freshman 3 to 4 global perspectives, ethnic, fine arts So st or cons inst 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts So st or cons inst 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts So st or cons inst 3 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Open to Freshmen 379 Cities of Asia Historical overview of the built environment of cities of Asia from antiquity to the present; architectural and urban legacy in its social and historical context; exploration of common themes that thread through the diverse geographical regions and cultures of Asia. 411 Topics in Asian Art In-depth examination of special topics related to Asian art, including South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. 3 to 4 global perspective, fine arts, humanities So st 412 Topics in African and African Diaspora Art History Cultural and historical forces that have shaped the arts of either a specific people or a specific site in Africa or the African Americas. 3 to 4 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities Jr st & Afro-Amer 241 or 243 or cons inst 413 Art and Architecture in the Age of the Caliphs This course considers this turning point in the history of Islamic culture through the lens of art and architectural patronage. By exploring the architectural and urban projects of the three dynasties, we will examine competing visions of power, sources of legitimacy and the development of Cairo, Baghdad/Samarra and Cordoba as capital cities. Course themes include the role of sectarian identity (Shi'ite vs Sunni); the incorporation of Christian and Jewish culture; the relation between the court and urban populations; and the meaning of ornament and style in Islamic art. 3 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities So st 428 Visual Cultures of South Asia Concentrates on image complexes (art, photography, and cinema) and visual environments (architecture, urban planning, and public rituals) of South Asia; examination of visual culture through thematic issues such as, sexuality, patronage, cultural encounter, transculturation, ways of viewing, modernism, and nationalism. 3 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities Open to Freshmen 440 Art and Power in the Arab World This course considers the use of art and architecture as an expression of power in the Arab world, from the seventh century to the present. Beginning with the establishment of the caliphate and ending with the arts of revolution following the Arab Spring, we will investigate the shifting role of art and architecture in the quest for political dominance. With a particular focus on the arts of Cairo, Baghdad, Cordoba, Mecca, Jerusalem, Damascus, and the modern Arabian Gulf, we will explore competing visions of power and sources of legitimacy, through the lens of artistic production. 3 global persepctives, fine arts, humanities So st 472 Chinese Figure Painting An intermediate/advanced lecture course examining major masters, styles, techniques, and critical theories of Chinese figure painting in the context of traditional Chinese culture, including its relationship to ancestor worship, Confucian moral philosophy, Buddhist religion, and the projection of imperial authority. 3 to 4 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities Art Hist 203, 370, or 371; or consent of instructor 475 Japanese Ceramics and Allied Arts A history of Japanese ceramics and related topics such as Chinese and Korean ceramics and the tea ceremony. Emphasis placed on the technological, cultural, political, and economic, as well as aesthetic, dimentions of ceramic development. 3 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities Undergrads: a prev crse in art hist or design & satisfaction of Com B requirement. Knowledge of Japan recommended 478 Art and Religious Practice in Medieval Japan A study of spaces, objects, and images within the context of religious belief and practice in Japan between 1300 and 1600, when great Zen monasteries grew up alongside older Buddhist/Shinto religious "megaplexes," and new salvationist sects spread throughout Japan. 3 global perspective, fine arts, humanities 479 Art and History in Africa Selected African art traditions in their historical and cultural settings. 3 to 4 global perspectives, fine arts, humanities Undergrads: a prev crse in art hist or relig studies & satisfaction of Com B requirement. Knowledge of Asian religion recommended Jr st & one crse in African art or cons inst 140 Introduction to Community and Environmental Sociology 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to All Undergrads 260 Latin America: An Introduction Sociological examination of the linkages between the social and biophysical dimensions of the environment. Key topics include community organizing, local food systems, energy transitions, environmental justice, resource dependence, and sustainable development in the green economy. Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities None Comparative Literature 379 Literature and Ethnic Experience Attempts to define through comparative analysis the ways in which ethnicity is constructed and problematized in literary texts. 3 to 4 global perspectives, literature Jr st or completion of 2 sem of lit. Lecture only: 3 cr; lecture and disc: 4 cr Dance 118 African Dance Technique and practice of several basic African dance forms with study of their musical, historical and cultural contexts. 1 global perspectives, fine arts Open to Freshmen Community and Environmental Sociology East Asian Area Studes East Asian Languages and Literaure 165 World Dance Cultures: Traditional to Contemporary A survey course providing students with a framework for understanding and appreciating the significance of dance in and as human culture. The course includes reading assignments, lecture, video and studio practice as opportunity to physically experience material discussed. 3 global perspectives, fine arts Open to Freshmen 218 African Dance Performance Technique, practice and performance of complex African and Africanbased dances in relation to polyrhythmic musical and percussive accompaniment. Study of historical and cultural contexts of these forms. Development of improvisational skills in dialogue with musicians. 2 global perspectives, fine arts Dance 118 or consent of instructor 318 Cultural Cross Currents: West African Dance/Music in the Americas The influence of traditional West African dance/music heritage in historical, artistic, social contexts in the development of new hybrid forms of music/dance created by cross-pollination of cultures of Africans, Europeans and indigenous peoples in the New World. 3 global perspectives, Sophomore Standing humanities, fine arts, ethnic 321 Javanese Performance Technique and practice of classical Javanese dance in its musical, historical and cultural contexts. 2 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Junior standing or consent of instructor 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations Multidisciplinary and historical perspectives on the East Asian civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Mongolia from prehistory to the present, including developments in philosophy, economy, governance, social structure, kinship, geography, etc. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 300 Humanities Topics in East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary approaches to specific humanities topics in East Asian studies. Topics may include comparative analysis of a theme across the countries in the East Asian region or focus on a theme within a single country. 1 to 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr with Cons inst. 301 Social Studies Topics in East Asian Studies 1 to 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr with Cons. Inst. 235 Genres of Asian Religious Writing Interdisciplinary approaches to specific social sciences topics in East Asian studies. Topics may include comparative analysis of a theme across the countries in the East Asian region or focus on a theme within a single country. Writing intensive course based on the conventions in which Asian writers have expressed religious ideas. Readings introduce major Asian religious traditions and expressive genres. 3 global perspectives, humanities, comm b Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr 253 Introduction to Japanese Culture and Civilization An introduction to the culture, life-styles and thought of the Japanese people, with frequent reference to their history, literature and art. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen and All Students 277 Kendo: Integration of Martial Arts and Liberal Arts Kendo practice (martial art) supplemented by lecture describing its historical roots and philosophical background. 2 global perspectives, social studies None 300 Humanities Topics in East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary approaches to specific humanities topics in East Asian studies. Topics may include comparative analysis of a theme across the countries in the East Asian region or focus on a theme within a single country. 1 to 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr with Cons. Inst. 337 Social and Intellectual History of China, 589 AD-1919 The culture of the literati in the T'ang; major trends of NeoConfucianism during the Sung and Ming; the Confucian response to the West in the nineteenth century; the emergence of the modern Chinese intelligentsia and iconoclasm in the early May Fourth period. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies So st or Hist 103 350 Introduction to Taoism 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities 351 Survey of Chinese Literature A study of the writings attributed to Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu and their concepts, and the history and various aspects of religious Taoism. Consideration is given to Taoist influences on literature. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. A critical introduction to the literature of China throughout the ages. Works include poetry, fiction and drama. Each student will be required to do one independent project, using Chinese language sources, if appropriate. This course may be taken independently from 352. 3 global perspectives, literature So st; Undergrad majors register for 4 cr, Undergrad non-majors and Grad stdts register for 3 cr yr of Chinese or equiv One 352 Survey of Chinese Literature 3 global perspectives, literaure One yr of Chinese or equiv 353 Survey of Japanese Literature Continuation of E Asian 351. Each student will be required to do one independent project using Chinese language sources if appropriate. The two semesters may be taken independently. Historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. This course will cover the classical period, from the eighth through the midnineteenth century. Each student will be required to do one independent project using Japanese language sources if appropriate. 3 global perspectives, literature One yr of Japanese or equiv 354 Survey of Japanese Literature Covers Japanese literature from the late nineteenth through the present century, and may be taken independently of E Asian 353. Each student will be required to do one independent project using Japanese language sources if appropriate. 3 global perspectives, literature One yr of Japanese or equiv 356 Chinese Painting Meets with Art History 371. See Art History 371 for information. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, fine arts Sophomore Standing 363 Introduction to Confucianism The development of Confucianism in pre-Buddhist China emphasizing interactions with competing viewpoints. Particular attention to issues of morality and human nature, stressing the roots of Confucianism in more general theories of value. All readings in translation. 3 global perspectives, humanities Sophomore Standing 364 Introduction to Buddhism The basic thought, practices and history of Buddhism, including selflessness and relativity, practices of meditation, merit-making and compassion from both local and translocal perspectives. Includes a discussion of Buddhism as a contemporary, North American religion. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 367 Japanese Poetic Tradition An introduction to the major types of Japanese poetry, ancient and modern. Although some attention to historical context is given, the emphasis is on critical reading and appreciation of Japanese poetry in translation. To qualify for four credits, students must complete a project based on their reading of Japanese poetry in the original language or of scholarly work on the subject in Japanese. 3 to 4 global perspectives, literature Jr st; Undergrad majors, 4 cr; non-major Undergrads & Grads, 3 cr Environmental Studies 371 Topics in Chinese Literature Development of a particular theme, period, or genre in Chinese literature. Possible topics: Love and friendship in Chinese literature; the role of nature in Chinese poetry; and conflict between individual freedom and duty to society in modern Chinese literature. Translations of literary merit serve as the principal texts, but students of Chinese are required to do some reading in the original. Open to Fr with cons inst. 2 to 3 global perspectives, literature Sophomore Standing 139 Resources and People 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to Freshman 244 The Environment and the Global Economy An introductory exploration into the relationships between humans and the earth?s resources, including food, energy, physical materials, water, biota, and landscapes; it considers issues linked to population and scarcity, resource tenure, green consumerism, political economy, environmental ethics, risks and hazards, political ecology, and environmental justice. The "economic way of thinking" about global and regional environmental issues. Topics include climate change, biodiversity preservation, ocean fisheries, environmental impacts of international trade, poverty and the environment, and sustainability. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Freshmen 309 People, Land and Food: Comparative Study of Agriculture Introduction Systems to how and why humans have transformed natural landscapes around the world, including tropical deforestation. Exploration of different agricultural systems, and topics such as food security, land scarcity, bioenergy and the impacts of food production on the environment. Environmental Conservation Microeconomic principles underlying the use of natural resources such as air, water, forests, fisheries, minerals and energy. These principles are applied in the examination of pollution control, preservation vs. development, deforestation, and other environmental issues. 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 4 global perspectives, social studies AAE 215, Econ 101 or equivalent, or consent of instructor 368 Environmental Law, Toxic Substances, and Conservation Development of and need for "environmental law"; an introduction to the legal system; public and private rights in the environment; regulation of pesticides and toxic substances; environmental legislation and rulemaking; environmental impact statements; professionals as expert witnesses. No prior knowledge of law assumed. For scientists and others dealing with environmental issues in academia, industry and government. 2 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 100 Introduction to Folklore Surveys folklore in the United States and around the world, with a comparative emphasis on ways in which individuals and groups use beliefs, songs, stories, sayings, dances, festivals, and artifacts to address issues of identity, authenticity, and authority, in complex societies. 3 global perspectives, humanities, ethnic Open to Freshman 103 Introduction to Music Cultures of the World Music in various parts of the non-Western world (Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, East Asia). 2 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshman 210 The African Storyteller The oral tradition and the written word; the composition of stories, relationship between performer and audience, and transmission of tradition in various African societies. 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Freshmen 339 Folklore Gender and Women's Studies Geography 211 Global Language Issues A series of modules, each showcasing one language and its culture. Each module tackles a major issue about language, such as extinction and revival, language and nationhood, how widely and deeply languages differ, language and wordview, writing systems and literacy, language discrimination and inequality. 4 global perspectives, social studies, humanities Open to Freshmen 270 The Hero and Trickster in African Oral Traditions Two major characters in African oral tradition as treated in narrative, epic and heroic poetry. 3 global perspectives, literature None 279 Introduction to Turkish Folk Literature Survey of major genres of Turkish folk literature including oral epic, heroic and romance tales of minstrels, mystical love poetry, fairy tales, dervish tales, legends, riddles, proverbs, and jokes with emphasis on performance contexts and cross-cultural perspectives. 3 global perspectives, literature, comm b Successful completion of or exemption from Com-A requirement. Open to Fr 321 Javanese Performance Technique and practice of classical Javanese dance in its musical, historical and cultural contexts. 2 global perspectives, fine arts Junior standing or consent of instructor 352 Shamanism Survey of shamanism as a religious tradition and sociocultural force in Siberian, Asian, and Native American societies. Exploration of shamanic rituals, roles, cosmology. Cultural and political uses of shamanism in traditional and modern contexts. 3 global perspectives, None social studies, ethnic, humanities 374 Indian Folklore 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 102 Gender, Women, and Society in Global Perspective 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr; students may not receive credit for both Gen & WS 102 and Gen & WS 101 367 Art and Visual Culture: Women of the African Diaspora and Africa An introduction to Indian folklore; with all its traditions and genres; folktales, folksongs, myths, rituals, as well as literary sources like the epics. Global, interdisciplinary, social science-oriented analysis of gender, race, class and sexuality in relationship to social institutions and movements for social change. Focus on gender and women in institutions such as education, the economy, the family, law, media, medicine, and politics. This course focuses on the art and visual culture by/or pertaining to women throughout the African Diaspora and Africa. Though the focus is on 10th century art by black women, it will go into visual culture (art objects, photographs, images, dress, culturally-coded representation) concerning black women historically. 3 global perspectives, humanities, ethnic Afro-Amer 242; majors only; So st or cons inst 101 Introduction to Human Geography Human geographers explore socio-spacial relations, processes and representations of the world in which we live. This course engages economic, political, urban, socio-cultural and environmental geographic perspectives to investigate patterns and processes that have come to be associated with 'globalization'. 4 global perspectives, Opent to Freshmen social studies, comm b 139 Resources and People An introductory exploration into the relationships between humans and the earth?s resources, including food, energy, physical materials, water, biota, and landscapes; it considers issues linked to population and scarcity, resource tenure, green consumerism, political economy, environmental ethics, risks and hazards, political ecology, and environmental justice. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to Freshmen Hebrew Studies 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 252 The Civilizations of India-Modern Period Contemporary India society as a joint product of the classical heritage and world-wide movements toward nationalism; social and economic development. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 260 Latin America: An Introduction Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey Theory and models of population distribution, migration and spatial diffusion. 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 309 People, Land and Food: Comparative Study of Agriculture Systems 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 339 Environmental Conservation Introduction to how and why humans have transformed natural landscapes around the world, including tropical deforestation. Exploration of different agricultural systems, and topics such as food security, land scarcity, bioenergy and the impacts of food production on the environment. Examines major environmental conservation approaches in the U.S. and developing countries and how they are influenced by sociopolitical factors, cultural values and scientific understandings of nature. Historical and contemporary cases are explored with emphasis on biodiversity and climate change issues. 4 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 340 World Regions in Global Context Survey of development and change within each of the world?s regions (e.g., Africa, Southeast Asia). Attention devoted to environment and society; history, economy, and demographic change; culture and politics; future challenges; key actors. Online course 3 global perspectives, social studies 355 Africa, South of the Sahara Physical and human distributions and interrelationships, with emphasis on the spatial processes and patterns of modernization. 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore standing; Open to freshmen with consent of instructor. Not open to students who have received credit for Geog 140 Sophomore Standing 358 Human Geography of Southeast Asia This survey course is designed to introduce intermediate undergraduate students to the Human Geography of Southeast Asia, including the basic geography and history of the region, important political and theoretical issues, and policies and positionings of relevance for understanding the spatiality of the region, including the ways that ethnicity and indigeneity are playing out in Southeast Asia and amongst Southeast Asians in the USA. 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 343 Israeli Fiction in Translation Major writers, trends and themes in Israeli fiction from pre-State period to present. Meets with LitTrans 367. 3 to 4 global perspectives, liturature Open to Fr. Selected readings in Hebrew for majors History 346 Jewish Literature of the Greco-Roman Period Jewish literature from 350 BCE to 150 CE. The Greek and Hebrew sources include stories, religious poetry, wisdom books and apocalyptic texts. Readings (in translation) from the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls in their historical, cultural and literary setting. 3 global perspectives, liturature None 103 Introduction to East Asian History: China 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to All Undergrads 104 Introduction to East Asian History: Japan Survey of major developments in Chinese history from 1500 B.C. to the founding of the Communist state in 1949. Emphasis on patterns and themes; equal time devoted to the classical and traditional period and the modern era. Survey of major cultural, social, political and economic developments in Japanese history from ancient to recent times. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to All Undergrads 105 Introduction to the History of Africa Major historic and current problems in African life, as seen by Africans. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to All Undergrads 108 Introduction to East Asian History - Korea Survey of major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Korean history from antiquity to recent times. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies None 130 An Introduction to World History 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies None 135 Colloquium in Comparative World History Introduction to major themes in world history. Such themes might include: empire and imperialism, environmental impacts, global trade and globalization, war, migration, gender, race, religion, nationalism, class, and the like. None provided. 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to All Undergrads 138 Intro to Hist & Soc of E Mediterranean & Muslim Worlds, 1258-1918 None provided. 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to All Undergrads, not available to Srs 142 History of South Asia to the Present 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to All Undergrads 144 Traveling the World: South Asians in Diaspora Survey of the development of societies within the Indian subcontinent. Equal segments for the ancient, medieval and modern periods. Open to all undergrads. Millions of South Asians left their home in the Indian subcontinent to travel the world across the Indian Ocean to Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia; across the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean and Britain; and across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji and California. This course follows these Indian traders, political leaders, workers and pilgrims as they discovered the world beyond India. The cultural, social, economic and political experiences of these sojourners and settlers reveals an exciting transnational perspective on the history of migration, diaspora, nationalism and colonialism in India, Africa, Asia, America and Britain. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies None 205 The Making of the Islamic World: The Middle East, 500-1500 Development of society and culture in the Middle East and North Africa from the emergence of Islam (7th century) to early modern times. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to All Undergrads 225 The First Islamic Empire Topics vary reflecting the interests, expertise, and innovating intention of the instructor. 3 global perspectives, humanities So st. May receive credit only once for each topic taken 241 Latin America from 1780 to 1940 Latin America from the Age of Revolution to the World Depression. Nation-state formation; rise of political conflict and socioeconomic inequality. 4 global perspectives, humanities, socail studies Open to All Undergrads 242 Modern Latin America, 1898 to the Present Human and political dynamics of state-directed development; neoliberalism. Nature and consequences of foreign intervention. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to All Undergrads 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 245 Chicana and Latina History Introduces the cultural, economic, social, and political history of Chicanas and Latinas in the U.S. and focuses on four major themes: contact between different ethnic/racial groups; ideas of nation and nationalism; constructions of identity; and struggles for social justice. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 246 Southeast Asian Refugees of the "Cold" War In-depth study of the peoples, conflicts, and wars in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, with emphasis on the Cold War ear (1945-1990) and on the resulting migration and resettlement of over one million Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese in the United States. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Open to Fr 252 The Civilizations of India-Modern Period Contemporary India society as a joint product of the classical heritage and world-wide movements toward nationalism; social and economic development. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations Multidisciplinary and historical perspectives on the East Asian civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Mongolia from prehistory to the present, including developments in philosophy, economy, governance, social structure, kinship, geography, etc. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 260 Latin America: An Introduction Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 265 An Introduction to Central Asia: From the Silk Route Examination of human geography, ethnicity, nomadism and to Afghanistan pastoralism, oases cultures, religion and international politics of the silk routes of central Asia. Chinese Migrations since 1500 Introduces the comparative history of Chinese migrations to the U.S. and world. Examines patterns of movement; imagined communities through cultural identity, citizenship, queerness, heritage tourism, studying abroad, and transnational adoption; as well as sites of cultural production such as food, literature, architecture, and cinema. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Sophomore standing or consent of instructor 276 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 278 Africans in the Americas, 1492-1808 Topics include demography and structure of the slave trade, but major focus on continuities and transformations of African cultures and social structures in the Americas--ethnicity, religion, kinship, gender, oral tradition, creolization, etc. Emphasis on the history of political, social, and intellectual movements. Topics include slave resistance, freedom, black nationalism, socialism, anti-colonialism, gender, religion, art, literature, race, and medicine. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, ethnic So st 279 Afro-Atlantic History, 1808-Present 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, ethnic So st 297 African and African-American Linkages: An Introduction Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issues regarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa and North America will be examined. An examination of the Crusades from both Christian and Islamic perspectives; the historical, social, and religious context and significance of the Crusades for both Christians and Muslims. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Opent to Freshmen 309 The Crusades: Christianity and Islam 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities So st 319 The Vietnam Wars Explores the prolonged cycle of wars in Vietnam and its neighbors, 1940 to date, with due regard for both local and U.S. perspectives. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 335 Korean History, 1945 to present A historical examination of North and South Korea politics, society, and culture from 1945 to present. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies None 337 History of Africa, 1500 to 1870 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 341 History of Modern China, 1800-1949 Studies of Ottoman and European expansion into Africa. The slave trade and unique internal dynamics in African cultures and societies during the period 1500-1870. The disintegration of traditional Chinese society under the impact of Western imperialism, the rise of modern Chinese nationalism, and the emergence of modern revolutionary movements and ideologies. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 342 History of the Peoples Republic of China, 1949 to the The social, economic and political transformation of China under Present Communism; the role of ideology in contemporary Chinese historical development; the nature of that historical development in the comparative perspective of other post-revolutionary histories. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 347 The Caribbean and its Diasporas 3 global perspectives, social studies, ethnic So st Major topics in the history of Caribbean societies from the European conquest to the present. Emphasis on colonial rule, slavery, and the diaspora communities created by Caribbean peoples in the United States and Europe. 363 China and World War II in Asia This course is intended to help students understand World War II from the perspective of Asia. The focus is not only on the American and Japanese roles in the war but also on lesser, often overlooked participants such as China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The course will focus not only on the diplomatic, political, and military situation of wartime Asia, but also on perceptions and experiences of the war from those most heavily affected by it: those experiencing it on the ground. Understanding this war is critical for helping us understand contemporary Asia. The foundations of the Cold War and the post-Cold War world that we live in today were forged on battlefields in mainland China, Burma, small islands in the Pacific, and in the skies over the archipelago of Japan. In order to provide the background and understand the legacies, this course covers an extended time frame, beginning in the 19th century with the arrival of the West in Asia and continues into the 1950s. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 377 History of Africa, 1500 to 1870 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 378 History of Africa Since 1870 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 379 Islam in Iran Studies of Ottoman and European expansion into Africa. The slave trade and unique internal dynamics in African cultures and societies during the period 1500-1870. From the European conquest: resistance movements, African social history, the politics of independence. Emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara. History of Islam in Iran from Arab conquest in the seventh century to the Islamic Revolution in 1978-89. 3 global perspectives, humanities So st 422 Latino History and Politics Students will examine the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Latinos, the second largest US racial/ethnic minority group. Course focus is on people who trace their origins to Mexico, the Caribbean, and countries of Latin America. 3 global perspectives, social studies Jr st 435 Colony, Nation, and Minority: The Puerto Ricans' World A historical introduction to the Puerto Rican experience, from island to mainland. Varieties of colonial rule, social institutions, cultural processes, and ethnic and national identity. Migration to the U.S. and social dynamics of stateside communities. 3 global perspectives, social studies Jr st 438 Buddhism and Society in Southeast Asian History 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies, humanities So st 439 Islamic History From the Origin of Islam to the Ottoman Empire Therevada Buddhism in Southeast Asia; ideas and basic tenets; history and its impact on social and political institutions; the monastic order and relations with the states; roles in the early history up to the present; focus on Thailand and Burma. Political action and organization in medieval Islam (ca 600-1500), with focus on selected states. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities So st 441 Revolution and Conflict in Modern Latin America 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 444 History of East Africa Comparative analysis of the relationship between socio-economic structure and political conflict in nineteenth and twentieth century Latin America. Cases, chosen to illustrate such outcomes as social revolution, authoritarian repression and electoral stalemate, vary each year. Formation of ethnic groups, state building, the development of precolonial trade institutions, and African social and political history in the colonial period. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 445 History of Equatorial Africa Area south of Lake Chad and north of Southwest Africa and Zambia from the advent of the Iron Age to the present. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 450 Making of Modern South Asia Everything you ever hear about South Asia is true. But the exact opposite is also true. Tradition and modernity, development and stagnation, the past and the future all exist simultaneously, at times in harmony and at other times in conflict with one another. Through an exploration of the political, social and economic history of this region from the 18th century to the present day, students will learn about the making of modern South Asia and attempt to understand this paradox. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies, humanities So st 454 Samurai: History and Image Japanese warriors, their ideals, and their images from the tenth century to the present. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 456 Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima: Japan, the US, & The Crisis in Asia Events leading to the Pearl Harbor attack, the conduct of World War II in the Pacific, the nature of the wartime Japanese state and effects of the war on Japanese society, the dropping of the atomic bombs, and Japan's decision to surrender. The war as an epoch in Japanese history. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 457 History of Southeast Asia to 1800 Formation and development of classical Indian and Chinese influenced societies in the area comprising present-day Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and their meeting with Islam and the early Europeans. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Jr st or cons inst 458 History of Southeast Asia Since 1800 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Jr st or cons inst 463 Topics in South Asian History Effects of the modern Western revolution on the established societies of Southeast Asia through colonial rule and economic and cultural change. Topics vary. 3 So st 472 Women in Turkish Society Interdisciplinary analysis of women's issues in Turkish society from the Ottoman era imperial harem to Islamist feminist movements in the secular Republic of Turkey today. Emphasis on the critical use of a comprehensive set of disciplinary lenses. 3 global perspectives, social studies, humanities global perspectives, social studies, humanities 533 Multi-Racial Societies in Latin America Genesis, evolution, and contradictions of racially heterogeneous societies, from European conquest to the present. Social history of Indians, Blacks, and Asians; relationships between racial, sexual, and class oppressions. Regional emphasis may vary. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studeis Jr st or cons inst 540 Balkans and Middle East, 1700-1918: The Rise of National States 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies So st 555 History of Brazil Survey of political, economic and cultural organizations and their transformation under the market economy and relations with England, France and Russia. The evolution of Brazil's society, economy, and political institutions since the arrival of the Portuguese court in 1808. Attention to the forces that have supported or opposed modernization. 3 to 4 global persepctives, social studies Jr st or cons inst So st or cons inst 564 Disease, Medicine, and Public Health in the History of Latin America and the Caribbean This course examines the history of illness and medical practice in Latin America and the Caribbean from the colonial era until the present. Using an interdisciplinary set of sources, students will explore the different meanings of disease, body normativity, medical practice, and ideas about public health across different historical circumstances in the region. Introduction to the comparative study of world cultures from an interdisciplinary perspective. Cultures selected for consideration may vary from year to year. Consideration of such topics as literary and artistic representation, the life cycle, the idea of justice, religious beliefs. Freshmen are exposed to a variety of scholarly topics from outstanding faculty campus-wide as well as small group seminars led by faculty. Students are encouraged to explore the possibility of a research experience in their degree program. 3 global perspectives, humanities , social studies Jr st or above Intergrated Liberal Studies 209 Introduction to Global Cultures 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr Inter-AG 350 Ways of Knowing 1 global perspectives Open to Fr only Inter-LS 220 Windows on the World Offered only in the summer session, "Windows on the World" provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the culture, history, politics and economics, arts and social issues of the world area which is its focus. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to all Undergrads. Cons inst International Business 200 International Business A survey of the interrelationships of world business operations; an introduction to current conceptual perspectives; cultural, educational, political and economic constraints, the international financial and trade frameworks, and the problems and challenges facing the multinational corporation. 3 global perspectives Econ 101 or 102 International Studies 101 Introduction to International Studies Familiarizes students with the field of international studies, and performs an interdisciplinary examination of the cultural, political, economic, and social patterns that have defined the modern world. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr 310 International Learning Community Seminar A 1-3 credit class graded on a Credit / No Credit basis which addresses various international, cross-cultural and language topics of interest to the residents of the International Learning Community. 1 to 3 global perspectives 335 Globalization and Education Introduces students to the origins, development, and debates in the field of globalization and education (GE); explores educational experiences in settings around the world; and examines how GE studies and approaches can inform learning, teaching, and research practices. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr. Students must be residents of the International Learning Community Open to Freshmen 374 The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy This course explores the roles of markets, states, and civil institutions, using economic theory, computer simulations, and historical experience to better understand the forces that shape the wealth and well-being of nations and people around the world. 3 global perspectives Econ 101, or Econ 102, or AAE 215, or equiv Jewish 377 Jewish Cultural History (in English) 4 global perspectives, humanities So St Kinesiology 277 Kendo: Integration of Martial Arts and Liberal Arts Survey of Jewish cultural history from the Biblical to Talmudic and early Muslim periods; and its interaction with other cultures, including Hellenistic, Roman, and Muslim. Kendo practice (martial art) supplemented by lecture describing its historical roots and philosophical background. (Cross-listed with East Asian Studies) 2 global perspectives, social studies None Languages and Cultures of Asia 100 Introduction to Cultures of Asia Introduction to the cultures of Central, Southwest, South, and Southeast Asia. Required core course for undergraduate majors in languages and cultures of Asia. An introduction to the study of Asian literatures and their cultural contexts, with a focus on the analysis of literary texts in a variety of genres. Introduces Central and Southwest Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia in the 19th-20th centuries from the perspective of European expansion and imperialism, the colonization of Asia, the rise of modern nationstates, decolonization, and globalization. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Fr 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Fr 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Fr 101 Introduction to Literatures of Asia 110 Asian Religions in Global Perspective 205 The Making of the Islamic World: The Middle East, 500-1500 Development of society and culture in the Middle East and North Africa from the emergence of Islam (7th century) to early modern times. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to all undergrads 206 Introduction to the Qur'an 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to freshmen 235 Genres of Asian Religious Writing An introduction to the Qur'an, the sacred scripture of the Islamic religious tradition, focused on Muslim approaches to reading the text, its themes and history, and its use as a source of law, theology, aesthetics, politics, and practices of piety. Writing intensive course based on the conventions in which Asian writers have expressed religious ideas. Readings introduce major Asian religious traditions and expressive genres. 3 global perspectives, humanities, comm b Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 246 Southeast Asian Refugees of the "Cold" War In-depth study of the peoples, conflicts, and wars in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, with emphasis on the Cold War ear (1945-1990) and on the resulting migration and resettlement of over one million Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese in the United States. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Open to Freshmen 252 The Civilizations of India-Modern Period Contemporary India society as a joint product of the classical heritage and world-wide movements toward nationalism; social and economic development. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 265 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 266 An Introduction to Central Asia: From the Silk Route Examination of human geography, ethnicity, nomadism and to Afghanistan pastoralism, oases cultures, religion and international politics of the silk routes of central Asia. Introduction to the Middle East An interdisciplinary introduction to the diverse cultures, geography, history, modern states, politics, societies, and economies of the Middle East. Since the Middle East is predominantly Muslim, there will be a special emphasis on Islam as a religion and Muslim peoples. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 279 Introduction to Turkish Folk Literature Survey of major genres of Turkish folk literature including oral epic, heroic and romance tales of minstrels, mystical love poetry, fairy tales, dervish tales, legends, riddles, proverbs, and jokes with emphasis on performance contexts and cross-cultural perspectives. 3 global perspectives, literature, comm b Successful completion of or exemption from Com-A requirement. Open to Fr 300 Topics in Languages and Cultures of Asia Selected topics in the study of the languages and cultures of Asia. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 311 314 Literatures of Central Asia Introduction to advanced study of modern literatures of India in translation from several languages. Emphasizes literary and critical analysis of short story, novel, poetry, and drama; historical and cultural contexts of literature; and relations and dynamics of multiple literary cultures. Critical survey of the development of medieval and modern literatures of the peoples of Central Asia from pre-Islamic times to the present with selected readings in English translation. 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, literature LCA undergrad major or Grad st An historical survey of Hindu scriptures, rituals, philosophies, and ethics from the ancient to the contemporary world. Concepts such as karma, yoga, and reincarnation will be put in the broader contexts of Hindu theism, worship, and law. Survey in English of the literatures of the Islamic Middle East and South West Asia in Turkish, Persian and Arabic. Emphasis on comparative approaches within an Islamic cultural continuum and reactions to this heritage in the moden and post-modern periods. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Freshmen 355 Hinduism 357 Literatures of Muslim Societies 361 Survey of Indonesian Cultures None provided. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 364 Introduction to Buddhism The basic thought, practices and history of Buddhism, including selflessness and relativity, practices of meditation, merit-making and compassion from both local and translocal perspectives. Includes a discussion of Buddhism as a contemporary, North American religion. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 367 Jainism: Religion of Non-Violence An examination of the theological, ritual, and social frameworks of the Jain tradition; explores the moral and physical implications of asceticism and non-violence from a Jain perspective through a study of sacred texts and contemporary practice. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 370 Islam: Religion and Culture The emergence and development of Islam; schism; theology; asceticism; speculative and popular mysticism; literatures in diverse Islamic languages. An introduction to Indian folklore; with all its traditions and genres; folktales, folksongs, myths, rituals, as well as literary sources like the epics. Historical overview of the built environment of cities of Asia from antiquity to the present; architectural and urban legacy in its social and historical context; exploration of common themes that thread through the diverse geographical regions and cultures of Asia. 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 374 Literature in Translation Modern Indian Literatures Indian Folklore 379 Cities of Asia 211 Modern Indian Literatures in Traslation Introduction for intermediate and advanced students to the systematic study of the literatures of India produced since about A.D. 1800, using a selection of poetry, fiction, drama, and/or nonfictional prose in translation from representative literary languages of the subcontinent. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Freshman 214 Literatures of Central Asia in Translation Critical survey of the development of medieval and modern literatures of the peoples of Central Asia from pre-Islamic times to the present with selected readings in English translation. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Freshman 226 Introduction to Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literature Introduction to the cultural and literary practices of the Portuguesespeaking world. Readings include novels, short stories, and poetry from Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa. All readings and lectures in English. None provided. 3 global perspectives, liturature, comm b Open to all Undergrads 257 Literatures of Muslim Societies in Translation 3 global perspectives, liturature Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation A critical introduction to the literature of China throughout the ages. Most representative traditional and modern works of Chinese poetry, fiction and drama. Two semesters may be taken independently. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Fr. LCA majors and all Grads register for LCA 357 Open to Freshman 261 262 Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation Continuation of 261. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Freshman 263 Survey of Japanese Literature in Translation A historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. The first semester: the literary tradition before the restoration of 1868; the second semester: the literature of Japan during the last century. These two semesters may be taken independently. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Freshman 264 Survey of Japanese Literature in Translation Continuation of 263. 3 global perspectives, liturature Open to Freshman 301 Modern Indonesian Literature in Translation 3 global perspectives, liturature 303 Southeast Asian Literature in Translation 3 global perspectives, liturature So st or cons inst. LCA majors & all Grads register for LCA 401 So st or cons inst. LCA majors & all Grads register for LCA 403 304 Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Representative novels, short stories and essays from early 20th century to the present are placed in the literary and cultural context of Indonesia. Introduction to Southeast Asia through modern literature in its cultural and political context, focusing on the mainland (Vietnam and Thailand) in the fall semester and on the islands (Indonesia and the Phillipines) in the spring. See Literature in Translation 303. 3 global perspectives, liturature 368 Modern Japanese Fiction Intensive study of novels and stories of three or four writers of the present century, such as Soseki, Tanizaki, Kawabata, and Mishima. Translations of high quality are main texts, but students of Japanese are encouraged to read as much as possible in the original. 3 global perspectives, liturature 372 Classical Japanese Prose in Translation 3 global perspectives, liturature Jr st or cons inst 373 Topics in Japanese Literature Examination of the major prose genres of Japanese literature to 1868. Primary focus on Heian women writers, including the Tale of Genji, or on major writers and genres of the Edo period. No knowledge of Japanese required. Traces the evolution of a given idea through the course of Japanese literature. Possible topics include: women in Japanese fiction, effect of Buddhism on Japanese literature, reflections of everyday life in Japanese literature, and visual-verbal narration. Translations of high quality will be the principal texts, but students of Japanese will be encouraged to read as much as possible in the original. 3 global perspectives, liturature So st or cons inst So st or cons inst. LCA majors & all Grads register for LCA 404 Not Open to Freshman 374 Topics in Korean Literature Traces the evolution of a given idea through Korean literature. Possible topics: women in Korean fiction, Confucianism on Korean literature, and contemporary literature and film. Texts: English translations, but students of Korean urged to read as much as possible in the original. 3 global perspectives, liturature So st or cons inst Medical History 213 Global Environmental Health: An Interdisciplinary Introduction The course provides an introduction to the intersections of health and environment on a global scale. Exposes students to a range of problems in global environmental health, including climate change, disease ecology, and the globalization of disease. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies None Medieval Studies 309 The Crusades: Christianity and Islam An examination of the Crusades from both Christian and Islamic perspectives; the historical, social, and religious context and significance of the Crusades for both Christians and Muslims. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities So st Music 103 Introduction to Music Cultures of the World Music in various parts of the non-Western world (Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, East Asia). 2 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshman 361 Non-Western Music Performance-Study Groups Study of non-Western musical traditions through performance: Javanese gamelan and Kiganda xylophone. 1 global perspectives, humanities Cons inst; may be repeated 203 Introduction to Global Health Introduces students to global health concepts through multidisciplinary speakers dedicated to improving health through their unique training. It targets students with an interest in public health and those who wish to learn how their field impacts their global issues. 3 global perspectives, social studies None 350 World Hunger and Malnutrition Hunger and poverty in developing countries and the United States. Topics include: nutrition and health, population, food production and availability, and income distribution and employment. 3 global perspectives, biological science None 106 Introduction to Comparative Politics Political institutions of major foreign nations, stressing comparison of basic principles and techniques with those of the United States. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies 186 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Honors) Political institutions of major foreign nations; stressing comparison of basic principles and techniques with those of the United States. This course is available only to students admitted into the honors program. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Fr. Not open to stdts who have had Poli Sci 186 Open only to stdts in the honors prgm. Not open to stdts who have taken Poli Sci 106. Open to Fr 231 Politics in Multi-Cultural Societies 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies, ethnic Fr or So st only 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines Race, ethnicity, and religion as political factors; cultural pluralism, politics, and policy in the United States and selected other multi-cultural politics. Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshman 252 The Civilizations of India-Modern Period 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshman Nutritional Sciences Political Science Contemporary India society as a joint product of the classical heritage and world-wide movements toward nationalism; social and economic development. 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations Multidisciplinary and historical perspectives on the East Asian civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Mongolia from prehistory to the present, including developments in philosophy, economy, governance, social structure, kinship, geography, etc. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshman 260 Latin America: An Introduction Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshman 297 African and African-American Linkages: An Introduction 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic Open to Freshman 333 International Politics of the Middle East 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Poli Sci 103, 275, or 375 346 China in World Politics 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Junior Standing 353 The Third World in the International System Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issues regarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa and North America will be examined. Surveys the international politics of the Middle East. Topics to be considered include the international origins of the Middle Eastern states system, inter-Arab politics, the Arab-Israeli conflict; transnational forces. Chinese foreign policy as seen from Peking--the need for national security, the desire for revolution; and the impact of China on the rest of the world. This course examines the historical evolution of the Third World in general and North-South relations in specific. Particular attention is addressed to the institutions of colonialism and patterns of postcolonial relations between the First and Third Worlds. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375 362 African International Relations 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies Junior Standing Population Health 370 Introduction to Public Health: Local to global perspectives Religious Studies 110 Asian Religions in Global Perspective 205 The Making of the Islamic World: The Middle East, 500-1500 Inter-state conflict and cooperation in Africa. Topics include PanAfricanism, African Union, and regional integration; the international dimensions of regional crises; relations with great powers and with international financial institutions; and the role of non-state actors in international politics. Introduces students to the principles of public health. Using local and global health problems as examples, students are introduced to epidemiology and evidence-based public health, with a focus on closing the gap between science and practice. Comparative and thematic introduction to diverse Asian religious traditions, ideas and communities, and their relevance to human societies of the past and present. Development of society and culture in the Middle East and North Africa from the emergence of Islam (7th century) to early modern times. 3 global perspectives, Nutr Sci 375 or a collegesocial studies, natural level, introductory science science or biology crse. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshman 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to all undergrads 206 Introduction to the Qur'an 235 Genres of Asian Religious Writing 309 The Crusades: Christianity and Islam 350 Introduction to Taoism 352 Shamanism 355 Hinduism 357 Literatures of Muslim Societies 363 An introduction to the Qur'an, the sacred scripture of the Islamic religious tradition, focused on Muslim approaches to reading the text, its themes and history, and its use as a source of law, theology, aesthetics, politics, and practices of piety. Writing intensive course based on the conventions in which Asian writers have expressed religious ideas. Readings introduce major Asian religious traditions and expressive genres. 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, humanities, comm b Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr An examination of the Crusades from both Christian and Islamic perspectives; the historical, social, and religious context and significance of the Crusades for both Christians and Muslims. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities Sophomore Standing A study of the writings attributed to Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu and their concepts, and the history and various aspects of religious Taoism. Consideration is given to Taoist influences on literature. Undergraduate majors register for 4 cr; non-majors and graduate majors register for 3 cr. Survey of shamanism as a religious tradition and sociocultural force in Siberian, Asian, and Native American societies. Exploration of shamanic rituals, roles, cosmology. Cultural and political uses of shamanism in traditional and modern contexts An historical survey of Hindu scriptures, rituals, philosophies, and ethics from the ancient to the contemporary world. Concepts such as karma, yoga, and reincarnation will be put in the broader contexts of Hindu theism, worship, and law. Survey in English of the literatures of the Islamic Middle East and South West Asia in Turkish, Persian and Arabic. Emphasis on comparative approaches within an Islamic cultural continuum and reactions to this heritage in the moden and post-modern periods. 3 to 4 global perspectives, humanities 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies, ethnic So st; Undergrad majors register for 4 cr, Undergrad non-majors and Grad stdts register for 3 cr None 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 3 global perspectives, literature Open to Freshmen Introduction to Confucianism The development of Confucianism in pre-Buddhist China emphasizing interactions with competing viewpoints. Particular attention to issues of morality and human nature, stressing the roots of Confucianism in more general theories of value. All readings in translation. 3 global perspectives, humanities Sophomore Standing 364 Introduction to Buddhism The basic thought, practices and history of Buddhism, including selflessness and relativity, practices of meditation, merit-making and compassion from both local and translocal perspectives. Includes a discussion of Buddhism as a contemporary, North American religion. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 367 Jainism: Religion of Non-Violence An examination of the theological, ritual, and social frameworks of the Jain tradition; explores the moral and physical implications of asceticism and non-violence from a Jain perspective through a study of sacred texts and contemporary practice. 3 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 370 Islam: Religion and Culture 4 global perspectives, humanities Open to Freshmen 377 Jewish Cultural History (in English) The emergence and development of Islam; schism; theology; asceticism; speculative and popular mysticism; literatures in diverse Islamic languages. Survey of Jewish cultural history from the Biblical to Talmudic and early Muslim periods; and its interaction with other cultures, including Hellenistic, Roman, and Muslim. 4 global perspectives, humanities Sophomore Standing Sociology 379 Islam in Iran History of Islam in Iran from Arab conquest in the seventh century to the Islamic Revolution in 1978-89. 3 global perspectives, humanities Sophomore Standing 140 Introduction to Community and Environmental Sociology 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to all undergrads 170 Population Problems Sociological examination of the linkages between the social and biophysical dimensions of the environment. Key topics include community organizing, local food systems, energy transitions, environmental justice, resource dependence, and sustainable development in the green economy. Social, economic, and political problems affected by birth and death rates, population size and distribution, voluntary and forced migration. World ecology, limits to growth, economic development, international conflict, environmental quality, metropolitan expansion, segregation by age, race, and wealth. Policies affecting reproduction, nuptiality, morbidity, mortality, migration. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies, ethnic Open to Freshmen & Sophomore only, until end of Freshmen registration period 222 Food, Culture, and Society 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Freshmen 225 Contemporary Chinese Society 3 global perspectives, social studies Sophomore Standing 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines Social and cultural dimensions of the production, preparation, and consumption of food. Uses historical and cross-cultural analytical frameworks. Treats a wide variety of topics including pre-capitalist food systems, hunger, vegetarianism, sustainable agriculture, food and gender, genetic engineering. China's historical context, the communist rise to power, and the social changes under the communist leadership examined to understand China's revolutionary social system. Southeast Asian history, religion, folklore and literatures, educational systems, and politics from the early classical states to contemporary social, literary, and political developments. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 248 Environment, Natural Resources, and Society Introduces the concerns and principles of sociology through examination of human interaction with the natural environment. Places environmental issues such as resource depletion, population growth, food production, environmental regulation, and sustainability in national and global perspectives. 3 global perspectives, social studies Open to Freshmen 252 The Civilizations of India-Modern Period Contemporary India society as a joint product of the classical heritage and world-wide movements toward nationalism; social and economic development. 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen 260 Latin America: An Introduction Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 277 Africa: An Introductory Survey African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure 4 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Open to Freshmen Spanish Theatre and Drama 380 Contemporary Population Problems for Honors This course is designed to identify, examine the nature and evaluate the evidence regarding key population problems affecting modern societies in the developed and developing world. The course emphasizes the development of demographic models as a tool to frame, define and investigate these problems. Examples of problems studied include: relations between population growth and environment, population growth and socioeconomic development, population and emergence of new diseases. 3 global perspectives, humanities, social studies Crse in coll level math; crse in coll level biology; or cons inst. Open to Fr 223 Introduction to Hispanic Cultures 3 global perspectives, humanities Spanish 226 (or higher language) or con reg. Open to Fr 260 Latin America: An Introduction Introduction to the issues which shape the national cultures and the cultural practices of the Hispanic world. Emphasis on diversity, emergence of new imagined communities, cultural hybridity, and social movements within a historical framework. Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. 3 to 4 global perspectives, social studies None 351 Fundamentals of Asian Stage Discipline 3 global perspectives, humanities Cons inst Intensive movement discipline using Asian martial art techniques and mask work as a preparation for performance.
