29 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-EASIA.html
An introductory survey of East Asia. This course examines common grounds and differences in the historical, cultural, economic, and political foundations of East Asian societies and states. [Note: Formerly EASIA 201R]
Antireq: EASIA 201R
LEC · Course ID 004871On ucalendarEASIA 100R today
This is an introductory survey course on China as a modern nation-state. The course provides a broad overview of the country by looking at major aspects of modern China, including the trajectory of China's rise since the 1980s.
LEC · Course ID 015612On ucalendarEASIA 110R today
An examination of the roles played by monsters, magic, and supernatural creatures in Japanese popular culture, with attention to their treatment in Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism, and folk practices. Topics include modern-day creations such as Godzilla and Pokemon and traditional beings such as deities, ghosts, angry spirits, goblins, and shapeshifters. [Note: This course fulfils an Area 1 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
LEC · Course ID 015272On ucalendarEASIA 120R today
The course explores the interface of tradition and modernity in Chinese life. Topics include traditional and modern Chinese culture, language, education, art, technology, and business. [Note: Formerly CHINA 272R.]
Antireq: EASIA 202R/CHINA 272R
LEC · Course ID 013999On ucalendarEASIA 202R today
The course explores the interface of tradition and modernity in Japanese life. Topics include traditional and modern Japanese culture, language, education, art, technology, and business. [Note: Formerly JAPAN 272R.]
Antireq: EASIA 203R/JAPAN 272R
LEC · Course ID 014000On ucalendarEASIA 203R today
The course explores the interface of tradition and modernity in Korean life. Topics include traditional and modern Korean culture, language, education, art, technology, and business. [Note: Formerly KOREA 272R.]
Antireq: EASIA 204R/KOREA 272R
LEC · Course ID 013998On ucalendarEASIA 204R today
An examination of the leading religious and philosophical ideas that have shaped the cultures and histories of East Asia: China, Korea, and Japan. Folk, Shamanic, Confucian, Daoist, Shinto, and Buddhist traditions are examined. [Note: This course fulfils an Area 1 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
LEC · Course ID 004872On ucalendarEASIA 205R today
An examination of religious phenomena in the history of Japan, including their impact on art, literature, philosophy, and politics. Buddhism, Shinto, Confucianism, folk beliefs, new religious movements, and other traditions are explored. [Note: This course fulfils an Area 1 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 012997On ucalendarEASIA 206R today
This course examines the evolution of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean communities in Canada as well as their significance for Canadian economic, social, and political life in the 19th and 20th centuries.
LEC · Course ID 011391On ucalendarEASIA 220R today
Exploring the history of Islamic and East Asian calligraphic arts and the study of Eastern and Western artists, this course examines multiple ways in which writing and other forms of visible language are incorporated into visual arts. Through studio projects, students explore conceptual approaches to text-based image making.
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: FINE 204 (STU 001) taken winter 2014 or SI 375R (LEC 001) taken winter 2014
LEC · Course ID 014876On ucalendarEASIA 231R today
From elaborate geometric patterns to sinuous dragon motifs, ornamentation is one of the most essential artistic modes in Islamic and East Asian cultures. This course examines the aesthetic, visual, and cultural importance of design elements in decorative works of the past and of contemporary artists.
LEC · Course ID 016100On ucalendarEASIA 232R today
This course investigates the notion of living between cultures brought about by the act of migration. Applying theories of cultural translation to the realm of visual arts, it focuses on Muslim and East Asian contemporary artists in diaspora.
LEC · Course ID 016099On ucalendarEASIA 233R today
An intensive study of the culture and language of an East Asian country. With the guidance of a course director, students complete readings, attend lectures, and visit cultural sites for six weeks or more on location. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times. There will be interview and information sessions to confirm that a prospective student has the appropriate background for participation in this course. An appropriate first-year East Asian language course is also required.]
LEC · Course ID 012075On ucalendarEASIA 250R today
The course examines how religious beliefs and values in Japan are explored in the medium of film. [Note: This course fulfils an Area 3 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
LEC · Course ID 014245On ucalendarEASIA 275R today
This course explores key topics in the international relations of East Asia after World War II. Classes examine literature on major developments of East Asian relations, including the Cold War, East Asian regionalism, and the foreign policies of China, Japan, and Korea.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 013313On ucalendarEASIA 277R today
This course deals with selected topics in East Asian studies. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
LEC · Course ID 015125On ucalendarEASIA 291R today
This course surveys several key topics in the politics and diplomacy of contemporary Japan, particularly in its relations with its Asia-Pacific neighbours. Topics may include the Pacific War and its legacies, the Japan-US security alliance, the Okinawa problem, and Japan-Canada relations.
Prereq: Level at least 3A
SEM · Course ID 012208On ucalendarEASIA 300R today
This course explores the rise of the East Asian economy since the end of World War II. The subject is pursued through examining some of the most important aspects of the so-called Asian miracle/model, including the historical background of the Asian miracle, the role of the state in the region's economic development, the relationship between Asian culture and economic development, social development, and East Asia's business system and practice.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 012707On ucalendarEASIA 301R today
This course examines the major elements and evolution of Chinese foreign policy since 1949 and China's external relations in the context of rising Chinese power.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 014883On ucalendarEASIA 302R today
The course introduces students to the cultural, social, economic, political, and legal environment for business in East Asia. It covers major economies, such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The course helps students acquire comprehensive understanding of the business environment of this dynamic region.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015508On ucalendarEASIA 303R today
This course examines the legal system, legal culture, and socio-cultural traditions of the Republic of Korea from a comparative legal perspective.
Prereq: EASIA 204R/KOREA 272R
LEC · Course ID 015056On ucalendarEASIA 304R today
This course explores elements of popular culture such as film, music, television, and video games in relation to social, cultural, and political developments in contemporary South Korea. Students critically analyze readings and non-print media to consider South Korean popular culture in national, regional, and global contexts.
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: EASIA 391R taken fall 2016
LEC · Course ID 015544On ucalendarEASIA 336R today
This course explores the literature and culture from one or more global Asian diasporas, with particular emphasis on cultures of East Asian origin. Topics may include identity, transnationalism, imperialism, war, labour, migration, and popular culture.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015354On ucalendarEASIA 346R today
This course is an introductory survey of the main genres of classical and pre-modern Chinese literature. Individual works are related to the evolution of the literary tradition and its interaction with history, philosophy, and politics. Classical and historical writing, poetry, drama, and novels are introduced. [Note: Formerly EASIA 210R.]
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: EASIA 210R
LEC · Course ID 010193On ucalendarEASIA 360R today
This survey course explores modern Chinese literature beginning from 1917 and the New Culture movement. Selected works and relevant critiques are used to prompt discussion of cultural and literary topics, particularly of changes in Chinese culture and literature from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. [Note: Formerly EASIA 260R.]
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: EASIA 260R
LEC · Course ID 014789On ucalendarEASIA 361R today
Students study a selection of works of early Japanese literature from its beginnings to the 17th century and examine a wide variety of genres, including poetry, diaries, military tales, and philosophical tracts composed during that time period.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015057On ucalendarEASIA 362R today
A study of a selection of works of Japanese literature from the 17th century to the early 20th century, examining a wide variety of genres in early modern Japan.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 015058On ucalendarEASIA 363R today
This course examines the origins, developments, and contemporary implications of the Cold War in East Asia.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 014875On ucalendarEASIA 377R today
This course deals with selected topics in East Asian studies. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
Prereq: Level at least 3A
LEC · Course ID 012154On ucalendarEASIA 391R today