Studies the microeconomic aspects of international trade, tracing its historical development from the theory of comparative costs to the theory of customs unions and tariffs. Topics include trade patterns, trade barriers and free trade versus protectionism, economic growth and development in the international economy, and international institutions.Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or […]
The course examines the linguistic structure of the modern standard Japanese language. Topics include lexicon, phonology (sound structure), morphology (word structure), and syntax (sentence structure).Prerequisites: AP/JP 1000 6.00 or AP/LING 1000 6.00. Course credit exclusions: None.
Offers practical instruction in the folk repertoires of Korean ensemble drumming. Students study the technique and rhythmic patterns for various instruments: the jango (hour-glass drum), buk (bass drum), sogo (fan drum) and small gongs. Traditional singing and dancing are included.Prerequisites: FA/MUSI 2096 3.0. Open to all majors/non-majors/minors.
This course examines the use of the Japanese language in different media in contemporary Japan. The course starts by discussing how media discourse is different from everyday interaction, and how differently language is used in different types of media. It then focuses on the characteristics of Japanese found in the media. Specific words, sentence structures, […]
Set at York and Nanjing Universities, this summer course aims at improving students' Chinese language ability and introduces them to basic aspects of classical and modern Chinese civilization. The course begins with three weeks of language training at York U, and is followed by a month's program in Nanjing, China, where students will be immersed […]
Provides practical and repertoire studies in traditional instrumental techniques (shakuhachi, koto etc.) Students concentrate on issues of performance such as tone colour, rhythmic accuracy and nuance, and ensemble performance. A continuation of FA/MUSI 2048 3.0.Prerequisite: Permission of the course director. Open to majors and non-majors.
Provides practical and repertoire studies in traditional Chinese orchestral techniques (chin, erhu etc.) Students learn and perform pieces from the repertoire while concentrating on appropriate instrumental techniques. A continuation of FA/MUSI 2047 3.0.Prerequisite: Permission of the course director. Open to majors and non-majors.
The course is in four parts: (1) The basic sounds and the pinyin system, and the simplified characters; (2) Language reform in Modern China; (3) The development of modern literary Chinese as illustrated by selections from works of modern Chinese literature; (4) Comprehension and practice of the standard spoken language. Students learn to hold conversations […]
This course continues the work of AS/KOR 2000 6.0 to the level at which the students can function independently using everyday continuous texts in various fields. The main focus is on discourse structure in all four-skill areas. Original and edited texts are read, summarized, translated and discussed. Socio-cultural aspects are particularly emphasized to deepen the […]
The aim of the course is to continue the work of AP/JP 2000 6.0 to the level at which students can function independently with everday continuous texts in various fields. The main focus is on discourse structure in the four skill areas; original and edited texts on various topics are read, summarized, translated and discussed. […]