An introduction to the people and cultures of Asia, emphasizing India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Course employs a multi-mediated approach to learning. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course. 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.