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East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies Program is an interdisciplinary
program with a focus on the region that includes China,
Japan, and Korea. The main purposes of the program are to
provide extensive training in East Asian languages as well
as to introduce students to the regional societies, cultures,
and histories through course work in the discipline of anthropology,
art history, ethnomusicology, history, literature, politics
and religion. Since language work is an integral part of
all major programs in East Asian Studies, interested students
are strongly advised to begin language work in their first
or second year at Oberlin. This is especially true of students
who hope to spend time studying abroad.
Major. This interdisciplinary major
program combines course work in disciplines with language
study. Students may choose a program which
1. gives emphasis broadly to East Asian regional studies
or
2. emphasizes either China or Japan (Chinese or Japanese
Studies) or
3. is focused in a discipline (e. g. History, Religion)
or
4. concentrates on Chinese or Japanese
language and literature. Students who choose option 4 must
complete two semesters of 400-level language courses.
Korean Studies option: This concentration
may be completed through course work at Oberlin and study
abroad at an approved institution.
The requirements of the major with any of
the above concentrations include:
1. four semesters of Chinese or Japanese
language, with at least one year of language study done
at Oberlin College. In the case of Korean language, the
equivalent of four semesters taken at an approved institution
will also meet this requirement.
2. six semester-long courses (minimum of
18 hours), including at least one seminar. No more than
two upper-level language courses may count toward this requirement.
All majors must take courses devoted to two or more of the
three East Asian countries, China, Japan, and Korea, at
least two of which must treat subjects outside the main
country of interest.
3. a capstone project:
The capstone project is meant to provide an opportunity
for the student to bring to bear the broad elements of his
or her training in East Asian Studies in a focused intellectual
project. The capstone project will normally be designated
in consultation with the faculty advisor no later than the
beginning of the third semester before the student's expected
graduation. The project must be completed in a scheduled
course taught by an EAS faculty member or in a Winter Term
project overseen by an EAS faculty member. The capstone
project may include, for instance, research papers completed
in seminars or colloquia taught by Program faculty with
permission of the faculty member involved. Alternatively,
students may elect to devote a Winter Term to revising a
paper to comply with the capstone requirement or, with approval
of the advisor, creating a capstone project. Further information
on the capstone can be found at http://www.oberlin.edu/eas.
Students planning to study abroad should complete the capstone
in residence at Oberlin. Successful completion of Honors
fulfills the capstone project requirement.
Students who enter the program with previous
language training are still required to take a minimum of
24 hours to complete the major, even if they place out of
first- and second-year language classes. Students proficient
in Chinese, Japanese or Korean language must study another
East Asian language to fulfill the requirements of the major.
Minor. The minor consists of a minimum
of 15 credit hours of course work. No more than 6 of the
15 hours can be from basic language courses (100- and 200-level),
and a minimum of 6 hours must be in non-language work. Students
interested in a minor should consult with an EAS faculty
member and/or the director in order to assure that the minor
program is coherent.
Placement Tests.
Chinese: Consult with a Chinese faculty
member regarding placement.
Japanese: All incoming students who
have acquired linguistic ability in Japanese elsewhere,
or who wish to qualify for advanced courses, should take
the Placement Test administered during Orientation to determine
the level at which Japanese study should be continued.
Study in China. The East Asian Studies
Program offers the opportunity for study in China under
the auspices of the Associated Colleges in China (ACC)
Program. This program, based at the Capital University
of Economics and Business at Beijing, offers intensive instruction
in the Chinese language. Students may participate for a
summer, one or two semesters, or for a full twelve months.
Students are required to have completed a full year of Chinese
to participate in this program. More detailed information
and applications for the program are available from the
Chinese studies faculty.
Study in Japan. The East Asian Studies
Program offers the opportunity for study in Japan under
the auspices of the following two programs. Students on
financial aid should consult the Study Away Office before
planning to participate in either of these programs.
1. Associated Kyoto Program. This
program, which offers the student a year abroad amidst the
academic and cultural attractions of Japan's ancient imperial
capital, is based at Doshisha University, one of Japan's
leading private universities. Students can earn up to 30
hours of credit which are subject to the Transfer of Credit
fee. Prerequisites for admission include one full year of
Japanese, EAST 131, a 3.00 GPA, a B average in Japanese,
and an interview.
2. GLCA-ACM Japan Study Program. This
program is based at Waseda University in Tokyo, one of Japan's
leading private universities, and includes language study
and independent research. Students admitted to this program
can earn up to 30 hours of credit. The Transfer of Credit
fee is also applicable to this program. A minimum GPA of
3.0 and one semester of Japanese are required for admission.
Transfer of Credit. The transfer of
credit is not automatic. Students wishing to apply transfer
credit to the major should be advised that a minimum of
18 hours must be completed at Oberlin, including at least
one year of language study and the capstone project. For
the minor, no less than half of the course work, including
3 hours in non-language course work, must be completed at
Oberlin
Honors. Admission to the Honors Program
will be by invitation of the EAS faculty at the end of the
second semester of the junior year. Students interested
in being considered for Honors are encouraged to indicate
their interest and discuss the details of the program with
any member of the East Asian Studies faculty by early in
their junior year. By May 1 of the junior year, the candidate
will submit a tentative written proposal and bibliography.
Students admitted to Honors will present a progress report
at mid-year to the faculty. The final written project will
be submitted in May of the senior year, when the senior
oral examination will be scheduled, both the thesis and
the oral examination will figure in the awarding of honors.
Newton Prize. The annual Newton Prize
competition is open to all students in the College. Monetary
prizes are awarded for the best essays, research papers,
translations, etc., on Asian themes that promote better
understanding between East and West. Works submitted are
evaluated by the EAS faculty. Deadline for submission of
entries is late March.
Asia House. Asia House is the program
dormitory for students who demonstrate an interest in Asia.
In an atmosphere of co-ed living, student-oriented programs
about Asia are sponsored annually, including formal lectures,
workshops, political discussions, films, performances, Asian
cooking, martial arts, calligraphy, concerts, exhibits and
entertainment of all kinds. Students play a major role in
planning and coordinating these events. Chinese and Japanese
language assistants live in Asia House or nearby. Chinese
and Japanese language tables meet several times a week at
the associated Stevenson Dining Hall.
Winter Term. The following faculty
are willing to sponsor Winter Term projects as indicated.
Ms. Davis: Asian Art. Mr. Dicenzo: Japanese
history, modern Japanese literature, travel in Japan. Ms.
Gay: Japanese language and literature. Mr. Kelley:
Chinese history. Mr. Li: Chinese language. Ms.
Ma: Chinese language and literature. Ms. Sherif:
Japanese language and literature.
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Chinese
Language and Literature Courses
101. Beginning
Chinese I 5 hours
5HU, CD
First-year Chinese. Pronunciation and grammar of modern
standard Chinese and an introduction to the writing system.
Within the first year of study, students will be introduced
to approximately 500 characters and the reading of simple
texts in the vernacular style. Enrollment Limit:
20.
Sem 1 CHIN-101-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Ms.
Ma , Staff
CHIN-101-02 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Ms. Ma, Staff
102. Beginning
Chinese II 5 hours
5HU, CD
First-year Chinese. Continuation of CHIN 101. Prerequisites:
CHIN 101 or consent of instructor. Enrollment Limit:
20.
Sem 2 CHIN-102-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Ms.
Ma, Staff
CHIN-102-02 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Ms. Ma, Staff
106. Chinese
Fiction in Translation 3 hours
3HU, CD
See supplement for topic and description.
Sem 1 CHIN-106-01 MWF 1:30-2:20 Staff
108. Chinese
Poetry in Translation 3 hours
3HU, CD
Next offered 2002-03
109. Topics
in Chinese Film 3 hours
3HU, CD
This course is a survey of important Chinese films made
after the Cultural Revolution, with a special emphasis
on the critically acclaimed "Fifth Generation" filmmakers,
such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Huang Jianxin. The
course pays particular attention to how the political,
social, and cultural upheavals of twentieth-century China
both shape and constitute a central theme in contemporary
Chinese cinema. Enrollment Limit: 50.
Sem 2 CHIN-109-01 MWF 1:30-2:20 Staff
120. Chinese
Calligraphy 2 hours
2HU, CD
This course is an introduction to Chinese calligraphy,
focusing on the mastery of the standard script kaishu.
It will also cover the historical development and aesthetics
of Chinese calligraphy. Prerequisites: Some knowledge
of Chinese characters. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 15.
Sem 1 CHIN-120-01 W 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mr.
Li
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Chinese:
Intermediate and Advanced Courses
201. Intermediate
Chinese I 5 hours
5HU, CD
Second-year Chinese. Development of skills in the vernacular
language through oral recitation and reading of texts, with
drills on special features of grammar and emphasis on vocabulary
in the vernacular idiom. Students will be introduced to
approximately 600 additional characters. Prerequisites:
CHIN 102 or consent of instructor.
Sem 1 CHIN-201-01 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Ms.
Liu, Staff
202. Intermediate
Chinese II 5 hours
5HU, CD
Second-year Chinese. Continuation of CHIN 201. Prerequisites:
CHIN 201 or consent of instructor.
Sem 2 CHIN-202-01 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Ms.
Liu, Staff
301. Advanced
Chinese I 3 hours
3HU, CD
Third-year Chinese. This course aims to develop skills in
reading, aural comprehension, speech, and writing. Vocabulary
expansion and control of grammatical patterns are emphasized.
Materials to be used include movies and screenplays, newspapers,
and readings in expository prose. Conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisites: CHIN 202 or consent of instructor.
Sem 1 CHIN-301-01 MWF 3:30-4:20 Mr. Li
302. Advanced
Chinese II 3 hours
3HU, CD
Third-year Chinese. The Chinese language skills learned
in CHIN 301 will be developed in this course through readings
in literature and culture. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisites:
CHIN 30l or consent of instructor.
Sem 2 CHIN-302-01 MWF 3:30-4:20 Mr. Li
305. Introduction
to Literary Chinese 3 hours
3HU, CD
An introduction to literary Chinese through readings selected
from basic classical sources in philosophy, history, and
literature. Consent of instructor required.
Sem 2 CHIN-305-01 MWF 1:30-2:20 Mr.
Li
401. Seminar
in Chinese Literature 3 hours
3HU, CD
Fourth-year Chinese. Readings from contemporary Chinese
literature, discussions, and writing assignments will further
develop advanced skills in Chinese. Conducted in Chinese.
Prerequisites: CHIN 302 or consent of instructor.
Sem 1 CHIN-401-01 Tu 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ms. Ma
Plus one hour to be arranged
402. Readings
in Society, History and Contemporary Events 3 hours
3HU, CD
Fourth-year Chinese. Advanced skills in reading, writing,
speaking, and aural comprehension will be developed in this
course through readings in expository prose, discussions,
and writing assignments. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisites:
CHIN 401 or consent of instructor.
Sem 2 CHIN-402-01 Tu 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ms. Ma
Plus one hour to be arranged
500. Capstone
Project 0.5 hours
0.5HU
CR/NE
grading only. Consent: Consent of instructor required.
995. Private
Reading 1-3 hours
1-3HU, CD
Independent study of a Chinese subject beyond the range
of catalog course offerings. Consent of instructor required.
Private Readings sponsored by Mr. Li, Ms. Liu and Ms. Ma.
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Japanese
Language and Literature Courses
101. Elementary Japanese I 5
hours
5HU, CD
First-year Japanese. An introduction to basic grammar, sentence
patterns, and vocabulary of the modern language. Attention
to the written component of modern Japanese will include
the hiragana and katakana syllabaries. This course is designed
for students with no previous knowledge of Japanese. No
auditors. See instructor for correct placement. Enrollment
Limit: 20.
Sem 1 JAPN-101-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Staff
JAPN-101-02 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Staff
102. Elementary Japanese II 5
hours
5HU, CD
First-year Japanese. Continuation of JAPN 101. Attention
to the written component of modern Japanese will include
175 kanji. Prerequisites: JAPN 101 or consent of
instructor. Enrollment Limit: 20.
Sem 2 JAPN-102-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Ms.
Gay, Staff
JAPN-102-02 MTuWThF 11:00-11:50 Ms. Gay, Staff
116. Traditional Japanese Literature
in Translation 3 hours
3HU, CD, WR
This course explores the major genres of Japanese literature
including myths, poetry, tales, diaries, drama, etc. The
approach is chronological from earliest times to the mid-nineteenth
century, placing the literature in the historical and social
context of each age -- ancient, medieval, and early modern.
Course format is lecture and discussion based on readings
and films. No prior knowledge of Japanese language or history
is required. Enrollment Limit: 35.
Sem 1 JAPN-116-01 TuTh 1:30-2:45 Ms. Gay
118. Modern Japanese Literature
in Translation 3 hours
3HU, CD, WP
An examination of significant Japanese literary texts and
cultural trends of the Meji Period (1868-1912) to the 1990s.
We will do close readings of prose fiction, poetry, and
film, and study the changing reception of these works in
relation to notions of gender, aesthetics, ethnicity, and
nationalism. No knowledge of Japanese language is required.
Sem 2 JAPN-118-01 TuTh 1:30-2:45 Ms.
Sherif
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Japanese:
Intermediate and Advanced Courses
201. Intermediate
Japanese I 5 hours
5HU, CD
Second-year Japanese. Primary emphasis on the development
of oral skills and secondary emphasis on reading skills.
Students will continue to learn basic grammatical patterns,
expand vocabulary, and improve communicative skills in modern
Japanese through oral-aural drills and exercises. An additional
200 kanji will be introduced. Prerequisites: JAPN
l02 or consent of instructor. Enrollment Limit: 20.
Sem 1 JAPN-201-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Ms.
Sherif, Staff
202. Intermediate
Japanese II 5 hours
5HU, CD
Second-year Japanese. Continuation of JAPN 201. An additional
l75 kanji will be introduced. Prerequisites: JAPN
20l or consent of instructor. Enrollment Limit: 20.
Sem 2 JAPN-202-01 MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 Staff
301. Japanese
Reading and Conversation I 3 hours
3HU, CD
Third-year Japanese. This course seeks to reinforce the
vocabulary and grammatical patterns learned in the first
two years and to improve speaking and reading skills through
task-oriented conversational practices, reading practices,
and group discussion. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisites:
JAPN 202. Consent of instructor required.
Sem 1 JAPN-301-01 TuTh 3:00-4:15 Ms.
Sherif
302. Japanese
Reading and Conversation II 3 hours
3HU, CD
Third-year Japanese. Continuation of JAPN 301. Prerequisites:
JAPN 301 or consent of instructor required.
Sem 2 JAPN-302-01 TuTh 1:30-2:45 Ms. Sherif
310. Love,
War, and Gender in Japanese Literature 3 hours
3HU, CD, WR
Next offered 2002-2003.
320. The
Avant-Garde in Japanese Literature 3 hours
3HU, CD, WRI
In this course, we will study the notion of the avant-garde
in Japanese culture, and in particular in the literature
and film of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) to the present.
What was considered aesthetic and ideological innovation
in cultural production in times of radical change, such
as the Meiji period and the post-defeat era, and in times
of relative stability? We will also examine the role of
avant-garde art and political activism in elite and mass
culture, and in nation building. Texts and films that may
be included: Oe Kenzaburo, Tanizaki Jun'ichiro, Tawada Yoko,
Abe Kobo, Hayashi Fumiko, Suzuki Seijun, Shinoda Masahiro,
as well as Buto avant-garde dance. No knowledge of Japanese
language is required. Students who are able are encouraged
to do readings in Japanese. Prerequisites: JAPN116
or JAPN118 or HIST131 or HIST 132. Enrollment Limit:
15.
Sem 1 JAPN-320-01 Th 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ms. Sherif
401. Advanced
Japanese I 3 hours
3HU, CD
Fourth-year Japanese. This course is intended primarily
for students who have completed a period of study in Japan.
It seeks to further improve speaking, reading, and writing
skills through the use of authentic reading materials, group
discussion, and writing exercises. Readings are taken from
modern literary works. Conducted in Japanese. Consent
of instructor required.
Sem 1 JAPN-401-01 Tu 7:00-8:30 p.m. Ms. Gay
Plus 1 hour to be arranged
402. Advanced
Japanese II 3 hours
3HU, CD
Fourth-year Japanese. This course is intended primarily
for students who have completed a period of study in Japan.
It seeks to further improve speaking, reading, and writing
skills through the use of authentic reading materials, group
discussion, and writing exercises. Readings are taken from
newspapers and magazines. Conducted in Japanese. Consent
of instructor required.
Sem 2 JAPN-402-01 Tu 7:00-8:30 p.m. Staff
Plus 1 hour to be arranged
500. Capstone
Project 0.5 hours
0.5HU
CR/NE grading only. Consent: Consent of instructor
required.
995. Private
Reading 1-3 hours
1-3HU, CD
Independent study of a Japanese subject beyond the range
of catalog course offerings. Consent of instructor required.
Private readings sponsored by Ms. Gay, Ms. Sherif and Ms.
Tsuda.
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East
Asian Studies Courses
121. Chinese
Civilization 3-4 hours
3-4SS, CD, WR
Identical to HIST 105.
Sem 1 EAST-121-01 MWF 10:00-10:50 Mr. Kelley
122. Modern
China 3-4 hours
3-4SS, CD, WR
Identical to HIST 106.
Sem 2 EAST-122-01 MWF 11:00-11:50 Mr. Kelley
131. Traditional
Japan to 1868 3 hours
3SS, CD, WR
Identical to HIST-159.
Sem 1 EAST-131-01 MWF 1:30-2:20 Mr. Di Cenzo
132. Modern
Japan, 1868 to Present 3 hours
3SS, CD, WR
Identical to HIST 160.
Sem 2 EAST-132-01 MWF 1:30-2:20 Mr. Di Cenzo
141. Approaches to Chinese Art History 3 hours
3HU, CD
Identical to ARTS 104.
Sem
1 EAST-141-01 MW 12:00-1:15 Ms. Davis
142. Approaches to Japanese Art History 3 hours
3HU, CD
Identical
to ARTS 108.
Sem 1 EAST-141-01 MW 12:00-1:15 Ms. Davis
151.
Chinese Thought and Religion 3 hours
3HU, CD
Identical to RELG 235.
Sem
2 EAST-151-01 MWF 9:00-9:50 Staff
152.
Japanese Thought and Religion 3 hours
3HU, CD
Identical to RELG 236.
Sem
1 EAST-152-01 MWF 9:00-9:50 Mr. Stockdale
162.
Modern Korean History 3 hours
3SS, CD
This survey course will examine the major events, issues
and personalities in Korea's modern history from the late
nineteenth century to the present. Combining the methods
and approaches associated with the discipline of history
and historical anthropology, the aim of this course is to
provide students with a broad knowledge of Korea's modern
history in the context of East Asian development and modernization.
Enrollment Limit: 35.
Sem 1 EAST-162-01 MWF 12:00-12:50 Ms. Jager
241. Living with the Bomb 3 hours
3SS, CD, WR
Next offered 2002-03
261. Gendered
Modernities in East Asia 3 hours
3SS, CD
This course is designed to examine the relationship between
nationalism and gender in Korea, China and Japan. The aim
of the course is to explore how the emergence of the nation
that was linked to the rise of the modern capitalist system
transformed the ways in which Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
perceived themselves as gendered beings. By conceptualizing
gender in terms of the reciprocally constituted and historically
variable of Man and Woman, this course will examine how
gender systems are reciprocally related, in multiple and
shifting ways, to other modes of modern cultural, political,
aesthetic organization and experience. Enrollment Limit:
15.
Sem2 EAST-261-01 TTh 11:00-12:15 Ms. Jager
360. War
and Nation Building in East Asia, 1878-1979 3 hours
3SS, CD
This course will examine the relationship between militarism
and nationalism in East Asia, focusing particularly on the
question of how war--and the discourse about war--has shaped
modern Chinese, Korean and Japanese identities. Although
warfare in East Asia has been an intimate part of the history
of the region, few studies have actually attempted to connect
war with state-building, social and cultural values, gender
issues and ethics in the context of their emerging identities
as modern nations. What historical relationship, if any,
did the building of a modern military have with the creation
of a modern consciousness about nationhood? How did war--or
the threat of war--mold identities and forge alliances to
create a national consciousness? How did public commemorations
of war, and the memory of it in public rituals, literature
and media, shape identities? Enrollment Limit: 15.
Sem2 EAST-360-01 TTh 3:00-4:15 Ms.
Jager
401. Honors
Program 3 hours
3HU
Admission to the Honors program is subject to the approval
of the East Asian Studies faculty during the student's junior
year. Registration limited to seniors. Consent of chair
required.
500. Capstone
Project 0.5 hours
0.5HU
CR/NE grading only. Consent: Consent of instructor
required.
995. Private
Reading 1-3 hours
1-3HU, CD
Independent study of an East Asian Studies subject beyond
the range of catalog course offerings. Consent of instructor
required. Private readings sponsored by Ms. Davis, Mr.
Di Cenzo, Ms. Jager and Mr. Kelley.
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East
Asian Studies: Courses in Various Disciplines
The
following courses may be taken to fulfill the East Asian Studies
major requirements. For questions concerning courses that
are not listed below but which may count toward the major,
consult a member of the East Asian Studies Program faculty.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken for capstone
certification.
Art
104
Approaches to the History of East Asian Art
312*
Seminar in Asian Art
Ethnomusicology
206
Music of East Asia
History
282
The Invention of Asia
284
Cultural History of Medieval Japan
285
Intellectual History of the Meiji Period (1886-1912)
344*
State and Society in China
345
Social Movements in China from Late Imperial Times to the
Present
350*
Women in Modern Japan
351*
National Schizophrenia and the Modern Japanese Novel
360*
History of Vietnam
451*
Research Seminar: Japanese in the Post-World War II International
Arena: 1945-Present
452*
Research Seminar: Japanese Domestic History Since the End
of the Second World War: 1945-Present
Politics
110
Revolution, Socialism and Reform in China
212
The Political Economy of Development in Asia
311
Social Movements in China from Late Imperial Times to the
Present
313*
Seminar: Socialist Reform and Crisis in China
Religion
118
Colloquium: Immanence and Transcendence in Buddhism
319*
Seminar: Taoism
322*
Seminar: Selected Issues in Buddhism
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