School of Liberal Arts: Asian Studies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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ASTA 305 Advanced Chinese Language I
Staff. First semester advanced instruction in the Chinese language, including
conversation, reading, and writing. Prerequisites include completion of the first
two years of Chinese instruction, or equivalent, plus permission of instructor.
ASTA 306 Advanced Chinese Language II
Staff. Second semester advanced instruction in the Chinese language, including
conversation, reading, and writing. Prerequisites include completion of first
semester advanced Chinese, or equivalent, plus permission of instructor
ASTA 318 Peoples of South Asia (3)
Prof. Marksbury. A survey of the peoples and cultures of India, Pakistan, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Sri Lanka. Emphasis is placed upon the social
organization and cultural history of the diverse peoples who have inhabited the
Indian Triangle.
ASTA 351 Pre-modern Japanese Culture
Staff. An examination of the culture and society of Japan before the modern era.
ASTA 352 Modern Japanese Culture
Staff. Study of contemporary Japanese culture and society
ASTA 450. Special Topics in Japanese Literature
Staff.
ASTA 391, 392 Special Offerings in Asian Studies (3, 3)
Staff. Courses offered by visiting professors.
ASTA H491, H492 Independent Studies (3, 3)
ASTA H499-H500 Honors Thesis (3, 4)
CHINESE
ASTC 101 Beginning Chinese I (4)
Staff. Designed for students to acquire a knowledge of the fundamentals of the
Chinese language to be demonstrated in four areas of basic language skills: oral
and listening comprehension, speaking, writing (Chinese characters), and some
reading ability.
ASTC 102 Beginning Chinese II (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: ASTC 101 or placement. A continuation of the objectives
presented in Beginning Chinese I. Attention is given to practical and topics-
oriented conversational skills, moods of speech, and complex level of syntax.
ASTC 203 Intermediate Chinese I (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: ASTC 102 or passing proficiency test. An intensive study of
conventional Chinese characters, additional grammar, and an exposure to
simplified Chinese characters. Continued emphasis on reading, writing, listening,
and speaking abilities.