The course deals with current policy issues in international trade and economic integration. We give special attention to specific institutional settings such as: NAFTA, the European Union, and the World Trade Organization, and to specific issues in trade policy such as the role of foreign direct investment and trans-national corporations, regionalism and multilateralism, development North-South […]
This course stresses translation practice from and into Japanese, dealing with texts taken from various fields and sources. The focus is on discourse organization, cross-cultural differences and stylistics. Prerequisites: AS/JP 4000 6.00, or equivalent, or AS/JP 3000 6.00, with permission of the instructor; permission of the department.Course credit exclusions: AS/JP 4800A 6.00 (prior to Fall/Winter […]
This course offers comprehensive teacher education and training for the Japanese language. The main objective is to familiarize teachers with current theories, methodologies, and their practical applications developed in the relevant areas, with strong focus on the communicative approach, and computer assisted language learning and teaching. Prerequisites: AS/JP 4000 6.00 or equivalent (for non-native speakers […]
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.Prerequisite: FA/MUSI 3096 3.0. Open to all majors/non-majors/minors.
This course explores the history of migration within China and the migration of Chinese people to other parts of the world, primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries.Course Credit Exclusion: Prior to Fall 2009: AS/HIST 4072 6.0; AS/HIST 4930B 6.00 (prior to Fall/Winter 2003-2004).
CROSSLISTED COURSE: AP SOSC 4051In 20th century China, education reform has been an important factor in social, political and ideological upheavals. This course examines education and society in China since the 18th century; other East Asian societies may be brought in for comparison.Course Credit Exclusion: Prior to Fall 2009: AS/HIST 4071 6.0. Prior to FallWinter […]
This course provides students with linguistic proficiency at a level that allows them to conduct business activities as well as practical information they need in coping with Korean business settings. In particular, we introduce specialized vocabulary and expressions used in a wide range of business settings in Korea while covering current topics of business and […]
The course deal with the specialized language of business-related subjects, including business etiquette. Materials include a text of formal conversations on typical business transactions, newspaper and journal articles, as well as TV news broadcasts on foreign trade and economic development.Prerequisite: AP/CH 3000 6.0, AP/CH 3010 6.0, or equivalent, or permission of the DepartmentCourse Credit Exclusion: […]
Offers 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 3048 3.0.Prerequisite: Permission of the course director. Open to majors and non-majors.
Offers 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 3047 3.0.Prerequisite: Permission of the course director. Open to majors and non-majors.