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AN-100. Introduction to Asian Studies. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the geography, history, and cultures of Asia, as well as to Asian studies as an academic discipline.
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AN-113. Elementary Mandarin Chinese I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the tones, pronunciation, characters and basic grammatical principles of Mandarin Chinese. Only for students with no previous Mandarin. Course Type(s): Arts\/Language, Addl Humanities.
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AN-114. Elementary Mandarin Chinese II. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the tones, pronunciation, characters and basic grammatical principles of Mandarin Chinese. Only for students with no previous Mandarin. Prerequisites: AN-113<\/span> OR JP-113 OR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL; Course Type(s): Arts\/Language, Addl Humanities.
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AN-117. Elementary Korean I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the alphabet, sounds, grammar, and vocabulary of Korean, as well as to the life and culture of the Korean people.
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AN-118. Elementary Arabic I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the pronunciation and basic grammatical principles of modern (Egyptian) Arabic.
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AN-119. Elementary Arabic II. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nContinued practice in the pronunciation and basic grammatical principles of modern (Egyptian) Arabic. Prerequisites: AB-118 OR AN-118<\/span>.
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AN-130. Elementary Japanese I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the basic language skills of speaking, reading, listening, and writing Japanese through a variety of media. Course Type(s): Arts\/Language, Addl Humanities.
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AN-131. Elementary Japanese II. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to the basic language skills of speaking, reading, listening, and writing Japanese through a variety of media. Prerequisites: AN-130<\/span> OR JP-130<\/span> OR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL.
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AN-134. Intermediate Japanese I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nFurther practice to mastering the basic concepts of rudimentary communication in Japanese. Prerequisites: AN\/JP-114 OR 2-3 YEARS H.S. JAPANESE OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.
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AN-228. Asian Film. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course introduces students to the history of Asian film industries and landmark films. They will look at the major films and film makers of Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Korea, as well as the popularity of the anime phenomenon and Indian Bollywood films. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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AN-270. History and Culture of Japan. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA survey of Japanese history from its origins to the present and examination of its culture, as expressed through its customs, art, music, film and food. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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AN-320. Asian Philosophy. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn examination of the philosophies of India and China, including a text-based study of the Upanishads, the philosophy of Yoga, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Prerequisites: COMPLETE 6 CREDITS: 1 COURSE FROM COURSES PL-130<\/span> PL-140<\/span> AND 1 COURSE FROM COURSES TH-110<\/span> TH-120<\/span>; Course Type(s): Values, Pluralism.
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AN-325. Marco Polo & the Silk Road. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExploration, through literature, art, film, and music, of Marco Polo's adventures along the Silk Road as he winds his way through Asia. This course may be taken EITHER for Core Modern Language OR for Pluralism, but NOT FOR BOTH. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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AN-340. History & Culture of Thailand. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the geography, history, culture, traditions, foods, and way of life of Thailand. Prerequisites: COMPLETE 6 CREDITS: 1 COURSE FROM COURSES PL-130<\/span> PL-140<\/span> AND 1 COURSE FROM COURSES TH-110<\/span> TH-120<\/span>.
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AN-349. Asian Herbal Medicine & Food Culture. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the many herbs used in Chinese medicine and food culture to promote balanced diet and good health.
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AN-353. K-Pop J-Pop & Boys Love. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExploration of the cultural, economic, and political power of Asian popular culture as expressed in music, film, television, and literature. Course Type(s): Pluralism, Core curriculum course.
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AN-354. Sun Tzu and The Art of War. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the life and times of Sun Tzu and his influential work on strategy, The Art of War.
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AN-355. Cinema of Japan. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the development of Japanese cinema from origins to the present.
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AN-360. History and Culture of the Philippines. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA survey of Filipino history from its origins to the present and examination of its culture, as expressed through its customs, art, music, film, and food. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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AN-362. China: People Culture & Society. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the people and culture of China, both through their history and in the cultural traditions and daily practices of contemporary Chinese society. Course Type(s): International (Travel), Arts\/Language.
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AN-363. History and Culture of China I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the language, traditions, history, and culture of China from its origins through the Ming dynasty.
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AN-364. History and Culture of China II. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the language, traditions, history, and culture of China from the Qing dynasty to the present.
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AN-365. Understanding China-Chinese Through Film. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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AN-368. History and Culture of Korea. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the language, traditions, history, and culture of Korea from its origins to the present. Course Type(s): Arts\/Language, Addl Humanities.
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AN-400. Spanish Literature of the Philippines. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA survey of the literature of the Philippines written in Spanish, this course will explore the nation's Spanish heritage in its aesthetic and sociohistorical context. Prerequisites: SP-134<\/span> OR SP-136<\/span> OR SP-199<\/span> OR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL.
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