East Asian Studies at Bryn Mawr College
PS#CRS#CRTITLE OF COURSEProfessor(s)/Instructor(s)DIV
1131B225 011.0Topics in Modern Chinese Lit
Modern China through Literature, Art and Film
Cross Listed with HART B225 and HIST B220.
Lin
TTH 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
HU III
TH104
1417B229 011.0Comparative Urbanism
Global Suburbia
This research/writing seminar engages a theme of global urban importance through comparative case studies that also facilitate development of research, analytic and writing skills. In 2009, we look at peri-urban society and culture worldwide, contrasting American forms, myths and experiences with related and alternative developments in China, France and Argentina. Enrollment limited to 25 students with preference to Cities majors. Counts toward Environmental Studies concentration and towards the Latin American, Latino and Iberian Peoples and Cultures Concentration. Cross listed with EAST B229, HART B229 and ANTH B229.
McDonogh
MW 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Global Suburbia
SO I
TAYG
1132B263 011.0The Chinese RevolutionJiang
MW 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
SO I
TH102
1647B264 011.0Human Rights in China
New Course: This course will examine the human rights issues in 20th Century China from a historical perspective. The topics include diverse perspectives on human rights, historical background, civil rights, religious practice, justice system, education, as well as the problems concerning some social groups such as migrant laborers, women, ethnic minorities and peasants. Cross listed with HIST B260. Enrollment limited to 35 students, selected first by major, then by seniority, then random.
Jiang
MW 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
SO I
TAYF
1467B267 011.0Dev of Modern Japanese Nation
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Preference given to Sociology majors and minors; ANTH majors and minors and East Asian Studies concentration. Cross listed with ANTH B267 and SOCL B267
Takenaka
MW 2:30 AM-4:00 AM
SO I
DAL2
1403B354 011.0Ident,Ritual&Cult in Vietnam
Cross listed with ANTH B354. Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Pashigian
T 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
SO I
DAL1
East Asian Studies at Haverford College
H132B011.0Japanese Civilization
M.Kaneko
TTh 1:00-2:30

SO I
 
 
 
H200B011.0Sophomore Seminar: Methods and Approaches in East Asian Studies
Cross-listed in History
Required of East Asian Studies majors and minors; open to History majors and other interested students.
Enrollment limited to 25 students.
P.Smith
TTh 2:30-4:00

HU III
 
 
 
H228B011.0The Logos and the Tao
Cross-listed in Philosophy and Comparative Literature
One 100 level course or its equivalent, or consent.
K.Wright
TTh 10:00-11:30

HU III
 
 
 
H240B011.0Economic Development and Transformation: China vs. India
Cross-listed in Economics
Prerequisite: Econ H101, or 102, or 100 or B105 or equiv.
S.Jilani
TTh 1:00-2:30

SO I
 
 
 
H244B011.0Anthropology of China
Cross-listed in Anthropology
Prerequisite: One course in ANTH or EAST or consent.
M.Gillette
MW 2:30-4:00

SO I
 
 
 
H310B011.0Sex and Gender in Japanese Buddhism
Cross-listed in Religion

In this seminar we will examine the intersection of religion & gender in Japanese literature from the 8th to the 16th centuries. The course assumes no prior academic experience in gender, literature, religion, or Japanese culture. It does require openness, curiosity, and a willingness to talk and listen.
M.Kaneko
W 1:30-4:00

HU III
 
 
 
H342B011.0Topics in Asian Philosophy: Japanese Zen in Global Context
Cross-listed in Philosophy
One 200 level course plus junior standing, or consent.
A.Gangadean
TTh 11:30-1:00

HU III
 
 
 
H349B011.0West Meets East: Research Workshop on EuroAmerican--East Asian Interactions
Cross-listed in History

TOPIC: This research workshop will sample English-language sources on the history of East Asia and its relation to the West, with particular emphasis on Quaker and missionary archives in Tri-Co and the Philadelphia region; travel diaries and observer accounts; government and diplomatic records; and East Asian coverage in 19th and 20th century print media.
P.Smith
F 1:30-4:00

SO I
 
 
 
H382B011.0Syntax and Semantics of Mandarin Chinese
Cross-listed in Linguistics
Intro to Syntax or Intro to Semantics or Structure of Chinese. Soph standing or above.
An examination of the core issues in the study of Mandarin Chinese in terms of its syntactic and semantic structures. The aim is to look at a rich array of data as analyzed by practicing theoreticians & appreciate the inner workings of the language & their theoretical implications.
S.Huang
Th 1:30-4:00

HU III