| Japanese Studies
Courses
Courses with * fulfill General
Education requirements
(A-AP) = Arts - Applied
(A-TH) = Arts - Theoretical/Historical
(A-AR) = Analytical - Abstract
Reasoning
(A-QR) = Analytical - Quantitative
Reasoning
(CP) = Comparative Practices
(D-D) = Diversity - Domestic
(D-I) = Diversity - International
(D-L) = Diversity - Language
(ES) = Earlham Seminar
(IP) = Interpretive Practices
(SI) = Scientific Inquiry
(W) = Wellness
(AY) = Offered in
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*JPNS 118 JAPANESE ARTS (3 credits)
An introduction to the study of Japanese culture through the arts, emphasizing
the interrelationships of culture, context and the arts. Studies
selected topics, media and historic periods from the Jomon period
through the Edo period in Japan. Explores the role of cultural
form and conventions in relation to artistic vision and production,
the assimilation of influences in cultural expression and the
relationship of patronage and form in art. Also listed as ART
118. (A-TH, D-I)
*JPNS 150 EARLHAM SEMINAR (4 credits)
Offered for first-year students. Topics vary. (ES)
*JPNS 171 HINDU TRADITIONS OF INDIA
(4 credits)
An encounter with the poets, pilgrims, gurus, gods, goddesses
and ordinary devotees of "Hinduism." Explores the sacred texts
of the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita; the epic
Ramayana that Hindus still learn as children and watch on television;
everyday worship practices at home, the temple and on the road; contemporary
sages; and Hindu nationalism. Attention to the emergence of Buddhism.
Includes viewing several films, including Gandhi and episodes of Peter
Brook's Mahabharata. Also listed as REL 171. (D-I)
*JPNS 172 BUDDHIST TRADITIONS OF THE WORLD (4 credits)
An introduction through texts and videos to the history, scriptures and practices of the three primary Buddhist "turnings of the wheel": Theravadan Buddhism in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia; Tantric Buddhism in India and Tibet; and Zen in Japan. Examines the Buddha's earliest teachings in the Pali Canon; the Jataka Tales of the Buddha's life; the forest tradition of Southeast Asia; key Tantric texts like The
Life of Milarepa and The Words of My Perfect
Teacher; and the contemporary classic Zen Mind,
Beginner's Mind. Includes films Kundun and Fall,
Winter, Spring, Summer. Also listed as REL 172. (D-I)
*JPNS 226 TRADITIONAL EAST ASIA (3 credits)
A survey of traditional culture in China, Viet Nam, Korea and Japan, with emphasis on China and Korea, and on East Asia as an international system. Attention to the historical development of the great tradition in literature, art, religion, politics and social institutions. Also listed as HIST 226. (D-I) (AY)
*228 MODERN EAST ASIA (3 credits)
A survey of East Asia since about 1800, with emphasis on China and Korea, and on East Asia as an international system. Special attention to the historical development of politics, economics, society and social institutions, literature, thought and international relations. Prerequisite: An Earlham Seminar, an Interpretive Practices course or consent of the instructor. Also listed as HIST 228. (CP, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 236 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF JAPAN (3 credits)
A broad general introduction to the history and culture of Japan, emphasizing intensive class discussion of representative readings in Japanese history, literature and other fields. A survey of the major patterns and processes of Japanese history and the main issues in the study and interpretation of Japan from both Humanities and Social Science perspectives. (D-I)
*JPNS 237 EAST ASIAN CINEMA (3 credits)
A survey of films from China (Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan), South Korea and Japan. Develops basic skills for visual analysis and familiarizes students with film theories and cultures of modern East Asia. Prerequisite: An Earlham Seminar, an Interpretive Practices course or consent of the instructor. Also listed as FILM 237. (CP, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 238 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN LITERATURE (3 credits)
A survey of literary texts from Asia, especially China (Mainland,
Hong Kong, Taiwan), South Korea and Japan. Readings and discussions
of short stories, novels, poems and essays in English translation that
reflect each society's changing views of traditions, modernization and
literary values. Prerequisite: An Earlham Seminar, an Interpretive Practices
course or consent of the instructor. (CP, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 341 JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE (3 credits)
Introduces academic approaches to contemporary popular culture in Japan, such as anime and video games. Develops analytical skills for visual narratives and helps students better understand Japanese culture in the post-industrial era. Also listed as FILM 341. (A-TH, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 342 JAPANESE CINEMA (3 credits)
A survey of Japanese cinema from early films to anime, comparing the development of Japanese cinema with other national contexts. Develops analytical skills that focus on technical details of films and how they inflect narration, character and theme. Also listed as FILM 342. (A-TH, D-I)
*JPNS 343 MODERN JAPANESE LITERATURE (3 credits)
Introduces representative literary texts from modern Japan, mostly from 1900 to present. Develops more advanced skills for literary analysis. Some topics include: I-novel autobiographical fiction, women's writing and modern poetry. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 344 TRADITIONS IN JAPANESE LITERATURE (3 credits)
Introduces representative classic texts from premodern Japan,
approximately from 9th to 19th century. Develops more advanced
skills for literary analysis. Some topics include: Heian women's literature,
war epics, waka/haiku poetry, and Edo popular literature and
theater. (D-I) (AY)
JPNS 351 TEACHING JAPANESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (3
credits)
Introduction of basic current principles of language learning
and teaching, and unique features of Japanese. Students practice
teaching in drill sessions in Basic and Intermediate Japanese
courses on campus and/or teaching in elementary schools. Taught
in Japanese and English. Prerequisite: Advanced language courses
or consent of the instructor. Also listed as JAPN 351.
*JPNS 353 POLITICS OF CHINA (3 credits)
Focusing on Chinese culture, society and political economy, surveys the development of Chinese postwar domestic and foreign policy. How did the Chinese Communist Party gain its power, and how has it governed the nation? What were the significant changes in Chinese politics due to economic reform in the 1970s? Analyzes the relationships with countries such as the United States, Russia and Japan to help understand Chinese foreign policy-making and objectives. Prerequisite: 105 or consent of the instructor. Also listed as POLS 353. (D-I with appropriate topic) (AY)
*JPNS 356 POLITICS OF JAPAN (3 credits)
Focusing on Japanese culture, political institutions and such processes as political parties, interest groups and Japanese bureaucracies, examines the development of Japanese postwar domestic and foreign policy. How can we best understand what is going on in Japanese government and politics? How is Japanese politics unique in the world arena? Analyzes relationships with the United Sates and other countries to help understand Japan's foreign policy making and objectives. Prerequisite: JPNS 105 or consent of the instructor. Also listed as POLS 356. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 362 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
Examines the relationship of individual psychological functioning and cultural systems, utilizing a cross-cultural analysis of Japan vs. the U.S. as an illustrative case. Includes a major project focused on the culture(s) of a student's choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 115, 237, 238 or 239. Also listed as PSYC 362. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 364 MUSICS OF JAPAN (3 credits)
Also listed as MUS 364 (A-TH, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 366 THE FAMILY: EAST AND WEST (3 credits)
A seminar engaging in an interdisciplinary approach to the family from a psychological perspective. Comparative analysis of Japanese and American families allows examination of the universality of psychological processes and concepts and their dependence on the contexts of culture, social class, ethnicity and gender. A major project allows students to investigate the family in a culture of their choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 115, 237, 238 or 239. Also listed as PSYC 366. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 372 ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY (3 credits)
A survey of the history of Asians and Americans of Asian ancestry in the United States from the 18th century to the present, with emphasis on phases of immigrant history and interactions with recipient communities in the context of U.S. historical development, and on issues of race, ethnicity, gender, naturalization and citizenship, and racial, ethnic and cultural identity. Prerequisite: An Earlham Seminar, an Interpretive Practices course or consent of the instructor. Also listed as HIST 372. (CP, D-D) (AY)
*JPNS 374 AMERICA'S WARS IN ASIA (3 credits)
Examines American perceptions and diplomatic and military conduct in Asia in the 20th century, from the Philippine War to the War on Terror, focusing on the bilateral relations between Asian countries and the United States, and on American behavior in the context of U.S. domestic culture and politics. Examines the future of U.S. foreign policy towards Asia. Prerequisite: An Earlham Seminar, an Interpretive Practices course or consent of the instructor. Also listed as HIST 374 and POLS 374. (CP, D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 380 RELIGIONS OF EAST ASIA (4
credits)
An exploration of the religious and philosophical thought and practice of East Asia, focusing on Popular, Shinto, Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist traditions as manifested in the classical periods of cultural development as well as contemporary society. Prerequisite: One course in Religion, one course in Japanese Studies or consent of the instructor. Also listed as REL 380. (D-I)
*JPNS 382 TOPICS IN JAPANESE (3 credits)
A study of aspects of Japanese language and culture through a
variety of media, literatures and films. Students engage in
projects and build independent research skills. Taught in English
and Japanese. Reading materials in English and Japanese. Prerequisite:
Advanced language skills or consent of the instructor. Also
listed as JAPN 382. (D-I)
JPNS 407 TRANSLATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3
credits)
Students consider several theoretical approaches and address a
variety of issues. In addition to readings, discussion and research
on particular aspects of translation, students design and carry
out individual and group translation projects. Prerequisite:
Advanced level reading skills or consent of the instructor.
Also listed as JAPN 407. (AY)
JPNS 422 JAPANESE LINGUISTICS (3
credits)
An investigation of the origin, writing system, sound system,
word formation and structure of Japanese language as well as
the relationships between language and culture. Taught in Japanese
and English. Prerequisite: Advanced language courses or consent
of the instructor. Also listed as JAPN 422. (AY)
*JPNS 430 JAPANESE LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL
CONTEXT (3
credits)
Examines Japanese language in a social context to develop students'
understanding of and critical thinking about the dynamic relation
between language use and society with particular reference to
Japan. Topics include aspects of Japanese language and the society
and interaction between them, the concept of social group, gender
differences, politeness, influence of foreign languages on the
Japanese language and popular culture. Taught in English and
Japanese; reading materials in English and Japanese. Prerequisite:
Advanced level of language skills in Japanese or consent of the
instructor. Also listed as JAPN 430. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 431 LITERACY IN JAPANESE (3
credits)
Examines the writing system of Japanese from psycholinguistic
and pedagogical viewpoints. Includes an overview of writing
systems around the word and their evolutions. Also listed as
JAPN 431. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 472 MODERN CHINA (4 credits)
Research Credit. A survey of Chinese historical development from the first dynasties to the present day, with emphasis on the period from the mid-14th century through the liberalizing reforms of the post-Mao era. Investigates problems of historical continuity and change, Chinese perceptions of themselves and of the West, attempts at economic and political modernization, the Maoist revolution, and the interplay between institutions and ideas. Also listed as HIST 472. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 473 TRADITIONAL JAPAN (4
credits)
Research Credit. A survey of traditional life and culture in Japan in a historical and institutional framework, from earliest times to around the 18th century. Topics include the state, the relationship between authority and power, social structures, economic life, philosophy, religion, the arts and literature. Also listed as HIST 473. (D-I) (AY)
*JPNS 474 MODERN JAPAN (4
credits)
Research Credit. A study of Japanese historical and institutional development in the early modern and modern periods, from the 15th century to the present. Topics include the Tokugawa period; the Meiji Restoration and modernization; the periods of colonialism, imperialism and militarism; postwar recovery and the economic miracle; and the challenges of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Explores economic, political, social, intellectual and international perspectives. Attention to prominent theories of development as applied to Japan. Also listed as HIST 474. (D-I) (AY)
JPNS 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)
An individually designed advanced study of topics in the history, culture and historiography of Japan, China, Korea and other areas of East Asia, including thought, religion, literature, and literary theory and criticism. Results in a thesis or research paper.
JPNS 488 SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (3 credits)
Seniors complete a thesis and an oral public presentation.
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