Discipline ID
51014742-2282-4ae4-803e-fc0fbff3c1c1
COURSE DETAIL
BUDDHIST CULTURE IN EAST ASIA
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Seoul National University
Program(s)
Seoul National University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
54
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BUDDHIST CULTURE IN EAST ASIA
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUDDHIST CULTR/ASIA
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines the impact of Buddhism on East Asia by examining some of the key visual legacies of this tradition, including Buddhist imaginings of the afterlife, the development of the stupa, and the art of Zen Buddhism. The main focus is on the pre-modern era, but the course also covers the current manifestations of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
055.008
Host Institution Course Title
BUDDHIST CULTURE IN EAST ASIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Liberal Education
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
COURSE DETAIL
CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
81
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHINESE TRAD CULTUR
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course examines Chinese traditional culture. Topics include origin and context, social background, historical influence, core elements, and future developments.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
PTSS110081
Host Institution Course Title
CHINESE EXCELLENT TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Mingyan TANG
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Marxism
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
COURSE DETAIL
NATIONALISM, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Ethnic Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
129
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NATIONALISM, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA
UCEAP Transcript Title
ETHNICITY/CHINA
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers an overview of China's various ethnic minorities and government policies toward these groups. The PRC officially recognizes fifty-five ethnic “minorities”, such as the Uyghurs, Tibetans or Mongolians, based on a Soviet definition of ethnicity. This course focuses on the historical and current traits of these groups, the assimilation policies undertaken by the Chinese government, and how minority groups have negotiated their social and cultural positions in the PRC since 1949.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SINO2017
Host Institution Course Title
NATIONALISM, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
China Studies
Course Last Reviewed
COURSE DETAIL
URBAN CHINA
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
URBAN CHINA
UCEAP Transcript Title
URBAN CHINA
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines the socioeconomic, political, and cultural facets of urbanization with a regional focus on China, probably the best living laboratory to study urban development in today's world. The course introduces urban studies, and develops critical observation and analysis regarding the process of urbanization and its lived experiences in the Chinese context. Comparative lessons from other regions are drawn to encourage a comparative understanding of the complex processes of urbanization across the globe. Topics include urban issues ranging from land politics, urban planning, urban governance, citizen rights, urban space, and urban culture. Two sets of readings are introduced: classic writings in the field of urban anthropology/geography/sociology, and empirical studies specific on China.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CCSS3700
Host Institution Course Title
URBAN CHINA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Contemporary Chinese Studies
Course Last Reviewed
COURSE DETAIL
INFLUENCE OF ZEN BUDDHISM ON JAPANESE AESTHETICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
17
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INFLUENCE OF ZEN BUDDHISM ON JAPANESE AESTHETICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ZEN: JNSE AESTHETIC
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the impact of Zen thought and practice on Japanese culture. It covers proto-Zen from India to China; the transmission and development of Zen in Japan; and Zen’s influence on the aesthetics of everyday objects, experience, and judgments including architecture, landscaping, arts, literature, spirituality, and lifestyle.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BSTC2003
Host Institution Course Title
INFLUENCE OF ZEN BUDDHISM ON JAPANESE AESTHETICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
COURSE DETAIL
NORTH KOREAN POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
150
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NORTH KOREAN POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY
UCEAP Transcript Title
N KOREAN POLITICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course aims to provide knowledge on how to view North Korea, how to evaluate North Korea's provocations, and how to deal with North Korea. Methodologically, this course relies heavily on perceptional approaches to decision making thereby focusing on top leadership's threat perceptions. In the first half of the course, focuses are given to Kremlinology, leadership analysis, and the succession of the Kim dynasty. In the latter half, historical reviews on North Korea's foreign policy during the Cold War period as well as post-Cold War period demonstrate how North Korea's threat perception influences its provocative foreign policy. North Korea's nuclear diplomacy vis-a-vis the United States is the core part of this lecture. Then, the course moves to discuss influences of surrounding countries, namely, China, Japan and Russia. Lastly, class discussions are held on the future of North Korea, unification and inter-Korean relations.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
POL4110
Host Institution Course Title
NORTH KOREAN POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Political Science
Course Last Reviewed
COURSE DETAIL
PRE-QIN (CLASSICAL) CONFUCIANISM AND LEGALISM
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Philosophy
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PRE-QIN (CLASSICAL) CONFUCIANISM AND LEGALISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONFUCIANISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
Is Chinese philosophy incommensurable with Western philosophy, or is there a philosophy in general? There are stereotypes (opinions) about Chinese philosophy, and this course examines the truth of Chinese philosophy in particular and the truth of philosophy in general. This course introduces classical (pre-Qin) Confucianism and Legalism; investigates the problems the pre-Qin Confucian and Legalist philosophers try to answer, what their answers are, whether the answers are coherent within one text and how these answers are related to each other; and examines how these philosophical texts address philosophical problems, that is, problems that transcend a particular people, a particular time, and a particular locale. By comparing these philosophers' answers to those by other philosophers (Chinese or non-Chinese), students see the merits and problems of these answers that are still relevant today.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHIL110031.01,PHIL110049.01
Host Institution Course Title
PRE-QIN ( CLASSICAL) CONFUCIANISM AND LEGALISM
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Fudan University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Philosophy
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
COURSE DETAIL
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY IN CHINA
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY IN CHINA
UCEAP Transcript Title
SCI & TECH IN CHINA
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
Many students in the Faculty of Arts tend to think of “science” and “technology” as irrelevant to them. Typical reactions range from “I am not a science major,” “science is boring,” or “it's too technical.” However, science and technology actually interact with the contemporary history and society of China in significant ways. For example, how many of you are using Lenovo laptop computers? Do you know the history behind Lenovo, IBM, and the entrepreneurial initiative of the Chinese Academy of Sciences since the 1980s? When you go grocery-shopping at a local supermarket, do you actively accept or reject genetically modified foods? How do new health and reproductive technologies (vaccines, new drugs, contraceptives) transform the healthcare system in China, for better or worse? These are some of the questions explored in the course. This course will introduce students to the multiple ways in which science, technology, and society mutually shape one another in modern and contemporary China. Instead of giving a celebratory history of science and China (i.e. China is so great now because of science), the course will take a balanced approach to discuss the beneficial as well as destructive powers of science. The key is to develop the ability to critically understand the good and bad aspects of science and technology. Instead of asking “why do I need to understand science?” as some of you might ask, I want students to consider “how could we understand contemporary China without science?” This course offers a general foundation for China studies majors, minors, and students in other faculties who are interested in thinking the intersection between science, technology, and society in contemporary China.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SINO3005
Host Institution Course Title
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY IN CHINA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
China Studies
Course Last Reviewed
COURSE DETAIL
BUDDHIST ART IN SOUTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
Country
Taiwan
Host Institution
National Taiwan University
Program(s)
National Taiwan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
Art History
UCEAP Course Number
150
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BUDDHIST ART IN SOUTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUDDHIST ART ASIA
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course introduces the spread of Buddhist art and culture throughout South, Central, and Southeast Asia, including Tibet, by examining related architectures, sculptures and paintings. Each art history period from each region is closely examined throughout the duration of the course. Lecture topics include South Asia: the Early Period, Gandhara, Gupta period, Amaravati, Pala Period, Anuradhapura; and Polonnaruwa; Central Asia topics include areas include Afghanistan and West Turkistan; Southeast Asia topics include the Early Period, Sumatera and Java, Bagan, Angkor and Champa, and Thailand. The course concludes with discussion on Nepal and Tibet.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ARHY7091
Host Institution Course Title
BUDDHIST ART IN SOUTH/CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST ASIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
ART HISTORY
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
COURSE DETAIL
MODERN EAST ASIA
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong Summer, HKUST
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
20
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
MODERN EAST ASIA
UCEAP Transcript Title
MODERN EAST ASIA
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course is a survey of the history of political, social, economic, and cultural changes in East Asia—primarily China, Japan, and Korea, to a lesser extent Taiwan and Vietnam—from the 1800s to the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s. We examine the tumultuous interactions of these East Asia countries with the West and with each other. To locate the historical origins of twenty-first-century East Asia, we study the internal and external dynamics that undermined the Confucian orders, fomented revolutions and wars, brought unprecedented human suffering and economic disasters, generated extraordinary prosperity, developed democratic and authoritarian institutions in different societies.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
HUMA1520
Host Institution Course Title
MODERN EAST ASIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Humanities
Course Last Reviewed