September 26, 2019
Provides a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary examination of romantic and economic issues related to marriage, drawing on seminal texts from the fields of history, anthropology, feminist literary criticism, and cultural studies
November 5, 2018
Examines religion as a framework through which individuals and communities understand life, values, and belonging. Using Judaism as a primary example, explores Judaism’s stories, rituals, laws, holidays, and beliefs as
October 11, 2018
The past few decades have seen China increasingly rising as a political as well as economic superpower. Some economists have predicted China to surpass the United States as the world’s
June 16, 2015
Course surveys Japan’s early modern age, from the end of the warring-states period in the late 1500s through the Meiji revolution and creation of a modern state in the late
June 16, 2015
This course is designed to bring students beyond survival level Khmer to a level of speaking, listening, reading, and writing proficiency on a variety of topics. These topics include religion,
June 16, 2015
This course is designed to provide basic communication skills in standard spoken and written Khmer on a variety of topics. Topics include introductions/pleasantries, items and activities on the classroom, family
June 1, 2015
Political and economic problems of Japan since 1945. Utility of competing theoretical approaches to analysis of government and economy of Japan. Policy-making processes and effects of policies adopted. Some knowledge
May 26, 2015
Builds upon themes and topics introduced in JSIS A 301. Provides rigorous and specialized investigation of European political institutions, societies, and cultures in the modern era.
May 26, 2015
History of religions, concentrating on religions that have developed in South Asia and East Asia. Primary attention to Hinduism and Buddhism; other important Asian religions are discussed in relation to
May 15, 2015
Deals with distinct patterns of social change under late industrialization, such as Japan, South Korea, Germany and the Soviet Union. Analyzes the social and institutional implications of economic policies by