AMES3001
AMES 3001 - Concepts in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (3 Cr.)
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (10954)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
AMES 3001 - Concepts in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (3 Cr.)
Course description
Introduction to questions of modernity in Asia and the Middle East and foundational course for the major and the minor in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Reflecting the range of geography covered by the department, it will cover topics related to the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia, and highlight connections among them. Our primary goal is to become versed in a number of key concepts and issues that are essential to being a successful student in upper-division AMES courses. Furthermore, we will engage with theoretical, literary, and filmic texts concerning various regions of the Asian continent and develop the ability to respond to major questions in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies through the close reading of primary and secondary materials and the practical employment of key terms and concepts. There will be a strong focus on proper definitions and historical contextualization, and on analytical application and interpretation.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Discussion
Lecture
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall