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AMES 91
offered once a year
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Research Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
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This seminar is intended for advanced AMES students.
In 07W, The Political Economy of Development in Asia and Southeast Asia (Identical to Government 81.14). Vandewalle.
In 08S, Nationalism in Asia and the Middle East. Rudelson.
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Middle East, East Asia, South/Southeast Asia, Global Studies |
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Chinese 81
08S: 2 |
Lu Xun and Hu Shi
Mowry
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Through the writings of Lu Xun (1881-1936) and Hu Shi (1891-1962), two of the most important scholar-writers of the twentieth century, this course will examine several issues that were raised during the first two decades of this century by Chinese intellectuals who felt an acute, ever-increasing inadequacy of their own cultural heritage in the face of Western democracy and technological and scientific advancements. Those issues, raised more than seven decades ago, have persistently engaged the central attention of modern Chinese intellectuals, and include discussions of China's modernization (or Westernization) and of China's vernacular language movement, debates about various political and social philosophies, questions surrounding the so-called new culture movement, and other such issues. The seminar will be conducted in English; however, readings will include several original articles in Chinese. Permission of instructor required. Dist: LIT; WCult: NW.
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East Asia |
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Chinese 83
07S: 12
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Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture: Key Concepts of Confucian and Daoist Philosophical Thought
Kam
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In this course, we will examine the imagery at the root of certain key concepts in early Chinese philosophy and explore the relationship between these images and the structure of early Chinese philosophical thought. Students will do some reading in metaphor theory, as well as of early Chinese philosophical texts, such as the Analects, Mencius, Laozi Daodejing, and Zhuangzi.
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East Asia |
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Japanese 81 |
Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture
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This seminar is designed to examine closely literary and cultural texts employing theoretical and historical sources. Topics vary according to instructor, but might range from studies of single authors to broader comparative themes. Where possible students will be urged to incorporate readings in the original language.
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08W: 10A
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Inventing Japan: The Fabrication of Modern National Identity
Dorsey
Modern Japan has sought constantly to define itself and its place in the world, associating itself sometimes with Europe and sometimes with Asia. It has turned to its language, literary traditions, creation myths, sense of style, and even climate in establishing a national essence. This course will focus on 1) theoretical material concerning cultural nationalism and ethnic identity and 2) a wide range of philosophical, historical, critical and literary texts in a pursuit of an understanding of the 'invention' of Japan.
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East Asia |
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Government
81.03
07S, 08S: 10A
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Economic Growth and Reform in the Third World
Vandewalle
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Financial and trade relations between countries and regions of the world during the last quarter century have become truly globalized. Economic problems in the industrialized and developing worlds affect each other in ways that are both unexpected and unimagined previously: crises in East Asia have ripple effects on Wall Street, while the unification of Europe has important trade ramifications for the Third World and financial implications for the United States. This seminar investigates these new developments in the world economy, and their impact on the economic and political fate of different countries and regions of the world in the so-called developing world. What strategies can countries adapt in order to develop most efficiently in a global market-oriented economy? What are the challenges and opportunities each faces as they adopt different or converging strategies? How can a country maximize its chances for success while attempting to ensure global equity? And what will the precise role of international financial institutions and their impact on developing and transition countries be in this newly emerging global economy? Dist: SOC or INT. Prerequisite: Government 5. Recommended: Government 58 and course work in international economics.
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East Asia, Middle East, South/Southeast Asia, Global Studies |
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Government
81.11
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Economic Development and Reform in the Middle East
07S, 08S: 2A Vandewalle
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Middle East |
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Government
84.10
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The 1989 Revolutions
07W, 07F Dimitrov
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East Asia |
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Government
84.15
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State-Building, Oil, and Islam in the Arab Gulf States
(Not offered in 2006-2007; may be offered in 2007-2008) Vandewalle
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Middle East |
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Government
84.17
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The Rule of Law
07S, 08S: 2A Dimitrov
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East Asia |
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Government
85.05
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American Foreign Policy Toward Asia
(Not offered in 2006-2007; may be offered in 2007-2008) Kang
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Over the past fifty years Asia has become important to the US in terms of both security and economics. From the Korean War, Vietnam, the rise of Japanese economic power, and to the current IMF crisis and rise of China, Asian issues are now a central part of US policy circles. This course will discuss how the US formulates its policy towards Asia, and treat three major themes. First what are the domestic sources of US policy towards Asia? How do these internal politics play themselves out? Second, how has the US acted toward and negotiated with Asian Nations? Has the interaction benefited the US and has the US "understood" the implications of the policies it undertook? Finally, what are the lessons and implications for current and future US policy towards Asia? The course will treat both economic and security issues, historical and current. Dist: SOC or INT.
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East Asia |
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Government
85.15
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Globalization and the Future of Asia
(Not offered in 2006-2007; may be offered in 2007-2008) Kang
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East Asia |
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History 96
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The Arab-Israeli Conflict
06F: 2A Garthwaite
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An advanced seminar in history open, with written permission of the instructor, to juniors and seniors.
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Middle East
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History 96
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Empires, Imperialism and the United States
07W Miller
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Middle East, South/Southeast Asia, Global Studies
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History 96
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Topics in Modern Japanese History: The American Occupation of Japan, 1945-1952
07S: Arrange Ericson
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Permission of the instructor required.
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East Asia |
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