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Note: Always consult your advisor to be sure a specific course meets program requirments.
Areas of Study:
American Studies / Anthropology / Architectural History / Art History / Chinese / Chinese Literature in Translation/ Commerce / East Asian Studies/ Education / Graduate Business / History / Japanese / Japanese Literature in Translation/ Korean / Korean Literature in Translation/ Tibetan / Politics / Religious Studies
AMST 3180: Introduction to Asian American Studies
(3 Credits), Sylvia Chong
MoWe 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An interdisciplinary introduction to the culture and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. Examines ethnic communities such as Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Asian Indian, and Native Hawaiian, through themes such as immigration, labor, cultural production, war, assimilation, and politics. Texts are drawn from genres such as legal cases, short fiction, musicals, documentaries, visual art, and drama.
ANTH 3590: Taiwan: History, Society and Religion
3 credits, John Shepherd
We 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Prerequisite: Previous course in Anthropology/Sociology or China studies (political science, history, literature).
This course will introduce recent work in ethnography, history and religious studies dealing with changes in Taiwanese society and culture (including aboriginal cultures), and the construction thereof by historians and politicians.
ARH 5500: UNESCO and China's Environment
3 credits, Yunsheng Huang
Th 3:30PM - 6:00PM
This seminar studies international issues in built and natural environment, in particular, the sustainable situation in some international regions, with an emphasis in the case of China. It deals with the social and cultural topics related with urban and architectural environment, both historical and contemporary. UNESCO has missions in global management in social and cultural development. Especially, the determination of the selected items on the list of world heritage provides guidance for the effective work of historic preservation. China has more than forty sites on the world heritage list. The rapid growth in economy brought dramatic changes to the nation, but challenges the environment in many ways. This seminar provides discussions most related cultural and historic preservation. Cities, towns, and villages will be studied. The ways of preserving architectural heritage of international significance will be compared.
ARH 7602: World Buddhist Architecture
3 credits, Yunsheng Huang
Tu 3:30PM - 6:00PM
Studies the history of Buddhist architecture and allied arts in the Buddhist world, including East, South, and Southeast Asia. Lecture starts from the Indian stupas and ends in Japanese Zen gardens.
ARTH 2861: East Asian Art
4 Credits, Dorothy Wong
TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM
Introduces the artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Surveys major monuments and the fundamental concepts behind their creation, and examines artistic form in relation to society, individuals, technology, and ideas.
ARTH 2862: Arts of the Buddhist World- India to Japan
3 Credits, Daniel Ehnbom
TuTh 5:00PM - 6:15PM
Surveys the Buddhist sculpture, architecture and painting of India, China and Japan. Considers aspects of history and religious doctrine.
CHIN 1020 Elementary Chinese
4 Credits
MTuWThF 10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, 12:00-12:50, 1:00-1:50, 2:00-2:50
Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test). Chinese 102 is the
continuation of Chinese 1010. It is a 4-credit elementary level course in Modern Standard Mandarin
Chinese. Those who take this course should have taken Chinese 101 or the departmental placement test
in order to be placed in 1020. Native or near-native speakers of Chinese are not eligible for this course. The course helps students gain constant training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis. Students are expected to attend the class five days per week. Homework and quizzes are
completed on a weekly basis. In addition to daily preparation, two-hour individual lab work per week by
working on digital files is required outside of the class.
CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese
4 Credits
MTuWThF 9:00-9:50, 10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, 12:00-12:50
Prerequisite: CHIN 2010. This is the continuation of CHIN 201. Native or near-native speakers of Chinese
are not eligible for this course. The goals of this course are to help students improve their spoken and
aural proficiency, achieve a solid reading level and learn to express themselves clearly in writing on a
variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. These goals are approached
through grammar and reading-writing exercises, classroom drills, listening and speaking activities, and
written quizzes and exams.
CHIN 2060 Accelerated Intermediate Chinese
4 Credits
MTuWF 1:00-1:50
This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed CHIN 102. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve a basic level of reading competency with a vocabulary of 1000 characters; (b) express themselves clearly in written Chinese on a variety of topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. Prerequisite: CHIN 106 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 3020/5020 Readings in Modern Chinese
3 Credits
MWTh 11:00-11:50, Hsin-Hsin Liang
MWF 1:00-1:50, Shu-Chen Chen
CHIN 3020/5020 is the continuation of CHIN 301/501. Native and near-native speakers of Chinese are not
eligible for this course. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally stressed.
Students are required to listen to audio tapes everyday and actively participate in class activities. Student work is evaluated on the basis of daily attendance, exercises, dictations, quizzes, oral performances and exams. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese.
CHIN 3025: Language House Conversation
1 Credits, Ran Zhao
Day/Time TBA
For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission..
CHIN 4020/7020 Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese
3 Credits, Hsin-Hsin Liang
MWTh 10:00-10:50 AM, 11:00-11:50 AM
This 3-credit course is the continuation of CHIN 401/CHIN 701. Students who have not had CHIN
401/701 are required to take a placement exam. There is no textbook. Students will learn to read or
understand various styles of modern Chinese, including essays, documentaries, prose fiction, and movies.
Readings will be lengthier and more challenging than those in CHIN 401/701. Student work is evaluated
on the basis of dictations, quizzes/tests, oral performance, frequent essays, class participation, and
attendance. The class is conducted solely in Chinese.
CHIN 4030/7030 Business Chinese
3 Credits, Staff
MoWeFr 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficiency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macro and micro business environment and culture in contemporary China.
CHIN 4060 Accelerated Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese
3 Credits, Miao-Fen Tseng
MoWeFr 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Prerequisite: CHIN 3060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
The goal of CHIN 4060 is to continue enhancing students' reading comprehension and writing skills by systematically exposing them to formal written Chinese, works of literature, and vigorous writing exercises. By the end of the course the students should be able to read authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and be able to write essays of 500 words in length on assigned topics.
CHIN 4840/5840: Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry
3 credits, Anne Kinney
TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM
Prerequisite: for CHIN 5830 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese.
CHIN 4993/8993: Independent Study in Chinese
1-3 credits
CHTR 3020/5020: Survey of Modern Chinese Literature
3 credits, Charles Laughlin
MoWe 2:00-3:15 PM
A general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
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Comm 4390: Global Commerce Immersion: Market Insights in China
4 credits, James Maxham
We 5:00-6:45 PM
A second research-oriented course in the Marketing concentration, curriculum that blends relevant classroom discussions, executive presentations, company visits, and marketing research to explore global consumer behavior, market dynamics, and cross-cultural marketing strategies. The course will expand some of the topics addressed in COMM 3020 and 3330, with special attention given to the different aspects of marketing in specific global markets.
EAST 1010 - 001 (Lecture): East Asian Canons and Cultures
3 credits, Gustav Heldt
TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.
EAST 4993: Independent Study
1-3 credits, Staff
Independent study in special field under the direction of a faculty member in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Culture
EAST 4998 - 001 (Independent Study): Senior Thesis
3 credits
Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures.
A two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures.
EAST 4999 - 001 (Independent Study): Senior Thesis
3 credits
Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures.
A two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures.
EAST 8998: (Independent Study): Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Research
1-12 credits
For students in the East Asian Studies Masters program needing non-topical research hours for thesis research.
EAST 8998: (Independent Study): Non-Topical Research
1-12 credits
For students in the East Asian Studies Masters program needing non-topical research hours for thesis research.
EDLF 7606 - 002 (Lecture): Comparative Education
3 credits, Diane Hoffman
TuTh 11:00-12:15
Both similarities and differences in educational practices, problems, and cultures abound in the world today. We will focus throughout the course on the socio-cultural context of education, addressing values, ideology, practices and policies as they are found across a diverse selection of nations and societies. What can we learn from comparisons? What theories currently shape international educational developments? By gaining knowledge about how other countries approach key issues in education, it is hoped that students can broaden their understanding of their own educational practices, beliefs, and policies, and work toward more effective educational practice in an increasingly global educational arena.
GBUS 8305: Strategic Thinking: Integrating East and West
1.5 credits, Ming-Jer Chen
As economies and businesses become more global, companies worldwide will increasingly need to examine their economic practices and beliefs. The purpose of this seminar is to help participants 1) develop a deep understanding of the strategic concepts and business models underlying foreign (in this case, Chinese) business, based on a thorough knowledge of cultural and institutional differences. Prerequisites: Restricted to Darden Students.
HIEA 1501 - 001 (Seminar): Introductory Seminar in East Asian History: Peasant Rebellion in China
3 credits, Brad Reed
Mo 3:30-6:00 PM
HIEA 1501 is a challenging seminar designed for, and limited to first and second year students. In addition to covering the topic through weekly readings of secondary and translated primary material, it is also introduces students to the concerns, methods, and practice of historical writing and inquiry. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills of critical reading, clear writing, and cogent discussion. Evaluation will be based on the completion of weekly readings (20%), the quality of participation in seminar discussions (40%), and a 10 12 page interpretive essay (40%). The course neither assumes nor requires any previous study of Chinese history.
HIEA 2011 - 001 (Lecture): History of Chinese Civilization
3 credits, Cong Zhang
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
This is an introductory course to Chinese history. The first half of our class deals with the formation of the country’s intellectual traditions, efforts of empire-building, and the characteristic orientation of Chinese society to family, locality, and education. We will also look at how the successive government of late imperial China dealt with the strains of a growing and changing society. The second half of the course will consider how China met and mastered the challenges of the 19thcentury, and what the particular challenges of the 20th century were. We will conclude the class by discussing the government and society of the People’s Republic of China against the background of these challenges. Required reading for the class includes Patricia Ebrey, China: A Cultural, Social, and Political History and Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook. Final grades for the class will be based on four quizzes, one term paper, and the final exam.
HIEA 2559-001: Social & Cultural History of Imperial China
3 credits, Cong Zhang
TuTh 9:30-10:45 PM
This survey course explores some of the major characteristics of Chinese culture and society in the imperial times and the forces that have shaped them at various historical stages. Topics include intellectual development, institutional and popular religions, urban and rural life, family relations and kinship organizations, and etc. Students read both primary sources (in English translation) and secondary literature and develop their skills at critical thinking, analysis, and oral and written argument. No prior knowledge of Chinese history is required.
HIEA 2559-002: Korea, Late 14th Century to Present
3 credits, Ronald G. Dimberg
MWF 10:00-10:50
HIEA 2559 will cover the history of Korea from the dawn of the Choson period into the second decade of the 21st century. Along the way we shall consider the social, political, economic, and cultural character of Choson (1392-1910), the consequences for inhabitants of the peninsula of the end of the traditional East Asian order in the late 19th century, the character and consequences of the period of Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945), the divergent routes followed by the north and the south following liberation and partition in 1945, developments within the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, relations between the two countries, and prospects for reunification.
Reading material will include Korea: Old and New; Sources of Korean Tradition; Korea: A Religious History; Lost Names: Scenes from a Korean Boyhood; excerpts from such books as Inter-Korean Relations: Problems and Prospects; Korea at the Center; and Protestantism and Politics in Korea; and articles from The Journal of Korean Studies, and other periodicals.
HIEA 3112 - 100: Imperial China: 1000 to 1900
3 credits, Bradly Reed
MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
HIEA 3112 covers the late imperial period of Chinese history, from the founding of the Song dynasty in the tenth century to the final decades of the imperial system in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although the course covers the basic elements of social, political, and cultural history, emphasis is placed on analyzing events and trends in an attempt to come to grips with two rather thorny questions: 1) How can we account for the remarkable stability and longevity of the late imperial system of government as well as its basic patterns of social economic relationships? 2) Given the durability of the late imperial system, how can we account for its fragmentation and ultimate demise when it faced fundamentally new challenges, from both within and without, in the nineteenth century? These and other questions will be considered through an investigation of several inter related issues: The ideological and philosophical foundations of the authoritarian state; the linkage and tension between elite and popular culture and life styles; the cultural assimilation of non Chinese peoples; the formation of popular traditions of religious faith, protest and rebellion; and problems of systemic decline.
Although HIEA 3112 is the second of a two semester sequence on Imperial China, neither HIEA 3111 nor any previous study of Chinese history is required. The course is based on lectures along with discussions. Readings, drawn from a basic text and translated primary materials, average between 100 150 pages per week. Evaluation is based on an essay (35%), a mid term exam (25%), a final exam (30%) and participation in discussion section (10%).
JAPN 1020 First Year Japanese
4 Credits, Mieko Kawai
MTuWThF 10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, 12:00-12:50
Prerequisite: JAPN 1010, or equivalent.
Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the
polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana,
katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced.
JAPN 2020 Second Year Japanese
4 Credits, Tomoko Marshall
MTuWThF 10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, 12:00-12:50
Prerequisite: JAPN 2010 or equivalent.
Continuation of Elementary Japanese introducing more complex sentence patterns, idioms, and
vocabulary to prepare students for an intermediate-level communication. Reinforces spoken Japanese
skills with writing and reading exercises, and 250 kanji are introduced.
JAPN 3020/5020 Third Year Japanese
3 Credits, Tomomi Sato
TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM, 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese culture and society are introduced.
JAPN 3025 - 001 (Lecture): Language House Conversation
1 credit, Staff
Day/Time TBA
For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
JAPN 3110 Supplementary Reading in Japanese II
1 Credit, Tomomi Sato
Mo 3:00PM - 3:50PM
The second of a two-part reading course, to be taken in conjunction with JAPN 3020. In-depth study of authentic materials such as newspapers, short essays, and brief articles. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent background.
JAPN 4710/5710 Introduction to Literary Japanese (Bungo)
3 Credits, Gustav Heldt
We 2:00-4:30 PM
Prerequisite: JAPN 301 or equivalent.
An introduction to the Japanese language as it was written from earliest times up until the mid-twentieth century. In addition to familiarizing students with grammatical fundamentals of literary Japanese and their differences from the modern language, the course will introduce students to representative writing styles from a wide variety of genres and historical periods.
JAPN 4800: Lost and Found in Translation
3 credits, Michiko Wilson
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
This course is an advanced language seminar in which students will read, analyze, and translate works by leading contemporary Japanese fiction writers. By comparing translations with those of others (including professionals), students will also learn to appreciate not only the inevitability of losing something in translation, but also the pleasure of unearthing something unintended even by the author. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent background
JPTR 1020/5020: Survey of Modern Japanese Literature
3 credits, Michiko Wilson
We 3:30PM - 6:00PM
Introduction to the modern Japanese cannon (1890's to the present). Writers studied include Natsume Sseki, the first modern writer to delve into the human psyche; Mori gai, the surgeon-turned writer; Rynsuke Akutagawa, the consummate writer of short stories; Shiga Naoya, the "god" of "I-Novel" Japanese fiction; Yukio Mishima, whose seppuku suicide caused a sensation world-wide; End Shsaku, the Christian writer; two Nobel laureates, Yasunari Kawabata, the pure aesthetician, and Kenzaburo E, the political gadfly.
KOR 1020 Elementary Korean
4 Credits, Junghee Kim
MTuWThF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, 12:00-12:50 PM
KOR 1559:001: Accelerated Elementary Korean
4 Credits, Junghee Kim
MTuWThF 9:00-9:50 AM
This course will cover first year Elementary Korean in one semester. KOR1559 is designed for Korean heritage students who have a Korean language background but who do not have formal training in reading and writing. The focus of the class is to promote students’ literacy skills. Students in this class will start learning basic Hangeul writing and principles, and practice basic sentence structures in order to build fundamental grammar skills in Korean. The course will also cover discussions of cultural topics such as Korean traditions, customs, and Korean culture in order to enhance students’ understanding modern Korean society.
KOR 2020 Intermediate Korean
4 Credits, Teresa Lee
MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 AM, 11:00-11:50 AM
KOR 3020 Advanced Korean
3 Credits, Teresa Lee
TuTh 12:30-1:45PM
KRTR 3559/5559-001: Women Modern Korean Literature and Film
3 credits, Susie Kim
Tu 3:30-6:00 PM
This course examines representations of women in Korean film. No prerequisites. This course fulfills the Second Writing requirement.
KRTR 3800/5800: Seminar on Korea: Division North and South
3 Credits, Susie Kim
Mo 3:30PM - 6:00PM
This course examines narratives of division through films and literary texts. Sub-topics will include the Korean War, national division, generational conflict, and gender.
TBTN 1020/8020: Elementary Tibetan II
4 Credits, Tsetan Nepali
MoTuWeThFr 9:00AM - 9:50AM
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 1010 Elementary Tibetan I.
TBTN 2020/8021: Intermediate Tibetan II
4 Credits, Tsetan Nepali
MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2010 Intermediate Tibetan I.
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills.
TBTN 3030/8030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III
3 Credits, Tsetan Nepali
MoWeFr 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3020 Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
TBTN 3040/8040 Advanced Modern Tibetan IV
3 Credits, Tsetan Nepali
MoWeFr 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III.
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses.
TBTN 8060: Advanced Modern Tibetan for Research and Fieldwork
3 credits, Tsetan Nepali
MWF 12:00-12:50
PLIR 4500-002: Power Transition and US-China Relations
3 credits, Brandon Yoder
Tu 6:00-8:30PM
PLIR 5710: China in World Affairs
3 credits, Brantly Womack
Tu 7:00-9:30 PM
Includes international relations of China; conditioning historical, political, economic, and social forces; and the aims, strategy, and tactics of China's foreign policy. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations and/or the history of China.
RELB 2054 Tibetan Buddhism Introduction
3 Credits, Lecture: Michael Schuman, Discussion: Natasha Mikles
Lecture: MW 11:00-11:50AM
Discussion: one of the following: W 6:00-6:50 PM, W 7:00-7:50 PM, W 8:00-8:50 PM
Provides a systematic introduction to Tibetan Buddhism with a strong emphasis on tantric traditions of Buddhism - philosophy, contemplation, ritual, monastic life, pilgrimage, deities & demons, ethics, society, history, and art. The course aims to understand how these various aspects of Tibetan religious life mutually shape each other to form the unique religious traditions that have pertained on the Tibetan plateau for over a thousand years.
RELB 2165: Buddhist Meditation
3 Credits, David Germano, Kurtis Schaeffer
Lecture: TuTh 11:00-12:15
Discussion: one of the following: Th 4:00-4:50PM, Th 3:30-4:20PM, Th 3:30-4:20PM, Th 2:00-2:50PM, F 10:00-10:50AM, F 11:00-11:50AM, F 12:00-12:50PM, F 1:00-1:50PM, F 3:00-3:50PM
RELB 2715/5715: Chinese Religions
3 credits, Clarke Hudson
Tu 5:00-7:30 PM
This course serves as a general introduction to the religions of China, including Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and popular religion. By emphasizing the reading of primary texts in translation, we will explore the major ideas and practices of these traditions, making special note of the cultural, historical, political and material contexts in which they were conceived and expressed.This course satisfies the Non-Western Perspectives Requirement, and there are no prerequisites.
RELB 3150: Buddhism and Gender
3 Credits, Karen Lang
Th 3:30-6:00 PM
This seminar takes as its point of departure Carolyn Bynum's statements: "No scholar studying religion, no participant in ritual, is ever neuter. Religious experience is the experience of men and women, and in no known society is this experience the same." The unifying theme of this seminar is gender and Buddhism. We will explore historical, textual and social questions relevant to the status of men and women in the Buddhist world from the time of Buddhism's origins to the present day. We will consider the issue of gender in relation to Buddhist views on sexuality, celibacy, and the formation of ideas about compassion, wisdom, selflessness, and non-duality.
RELB 5390 Tibetan Buddhist Tantra Dzokchen
3 Credits, David Germano
Tu 2:00-4:30 PM
Examines the Dzokchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhist Tantra focusing on its philosophical and contemplative systems and its historical and social contexts.
RELB 5480 - 001 (Lecture): Literary and Spoken Tibetan VI
3 Credits, Steven Weinberger
MW 6:00PM-7:15 PM
Prerequisite: RELB 5000, 5010, 5350, 5360, or equivalent.
Advanced study in the philosophical and spiritual language of Tibet, past and present.
RELB 5559: Buddhist Ethics
3 credits, Karen Lang
M 3:30-6:00 PM
This seminar will explore the place of ethics and moral reasoning in Buddhist thought and practice. The major focus will be on Buddhism but we will also consider how Buddhist attitudes were shaped by Hindu and Jain views. Materials to be examined will be drawn from a wide range of sources, from classical Buddhist and Hindu scriptures to contemporary narratives. Among the topics to be explored: karma and rebirth, peace/nonviolence and war, human and animal rights, suicide and euthanasia, abortion and contraception, gender and sexuality.
RELB 5600: Elementary Pali
3 credits, Karen Lang
Time: TBA
An introduction to reading Pali Buddhist texts. Some knowledge of Sanskrit useful but not necessary.
RELB 5810: Literary Tibetan VIII
3 Credits
Examines the Yogachara-Svatantrika system as presented in Jang-kya's Presentation of Tenets, oral debate, and exercises in spoken Tibetan. Prerequisite: RELB 5000, 5010, 5350, 5360, 5470, 5480 or equivalent
RELB 8230: Advanced Literary and Spoken Tibetan
3 Credits, David Germano
Th 3:30-6:00 PM
Examines selected topics and techniques of Tibetan education.
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