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Regular Studies

Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres

Examines fundamentals of informative and persuasive communication in the engineering field, in order to assist in critical thinking about various contemporary technical, social, and ethical issues. The focus is on library research, communicating technical information clearly and concisely, managing...

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Introduction to Engineering II

A seminar course for all students in the engineering transfer program.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the engineering transfer program.

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Introduction to Traditional Asia

A study of the origins of Asian cultures, focusing on the great civilizations of India and China, how these centers interacted together, and why the resulting "Asian" culture spread to Korea, Japan, Central Asia, Tibet, and Southeast Asia.

Regular Studies

Introduction to Modern Asia

A survey of selected aspects of the emergence of modern Asia. An introduction to the basic conceptual tools needed to understand how, despite the political, economic, social, and cultural changes of recent centuries, the various peoples of Asia have maintained distinctive cultural identities.

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Religions of the East

An introduction to the study of the origins, ideas, practices, and evolution of Hinduism, Buddhism (including Zen), Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 or RELS 1120.

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Introduction to East Asia (China)

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of China. Ideological, social, and political aspects of China's development placed in historical context.

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Introduction to Southeast Asia

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of Southeast Asia. Ideological, social, and political aspects of the major countries of the region placed in historical context.

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Introduction to East Asia (Japan)

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of Japan. Ideological, social, and political aspects of Japan's development placed in historical context.

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Cross-Cultural Perspectives I

Comparative analysis of selected cultures and societies. Topics include language and communication, cultural diversity, family and kinship, myth and religion, power and authority, business and social practices, social and economic inequality, technological impact, and conflict and control.

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Introduction to East Asia - Korea

Korea has become an economic powerhouse and cultural superpower with K-pop, film, and drama dominating international markets. In this course, students study long term Korean history, starting from the early formation of Korean polities and civilization to modern times in early 20th century. The...