The course provides a basic linguistic description of the Hmong language, its sound system, writing system, and grammar. The class examines the relationship between spoken Hmong and emerging literacy for Hmong Americans. Finally, it explores the Hmong-American experience through the traditions of oral literature and chronicles of escape and resettlement. This course is the same as AAST 051 and ENGL 051 which may be substituted. An introduction to Japanese history and geography as well as Japanese art forms, literature, philosophy, education, economy, customs, language, and politics.
Course also includes a comparison of Japanese and American organizational theories.
This is an approved Non-Western Course. This course is the same as JAPN 125 which may be substituted. This course will include a series of in-depth analyses of major issues, current problems, and prospects of Asia. Extensive research, writing, and oral presentations will be required. This is an approved General Education course.