Courses in South and Southeast Asia (S&SEA) (Division 483)

Culture Courses

225/Rel. 225. Hinduism. (3). (HU).
Introduction to Hinduism, its general history over 3500 years. It studies Hindu religious literature, ritual, social system, et cetera. Also studies Hindu response to changing conditions.

240. Topics in Asian Culture. (3). (HU).
Provides an opportunity for non-specialists to explore a particular area of Asian culture. It aims to give beginning students a background for the study of Asian topics, as well as special insights into the (literary) traditions, philosophies, and beliefs of different peoples within Asia.

250/Asian Studies 253. Undergraduate Seminar in South and Southeast Asian Culture. No knowledge of any Asian language required. (3). (HU). May be repeated with department permission.
This undergraduate seminar offers lower Division LS&A students a small group learning experience. Students explore a subject of particular interest in collaboration with a faculty member in the area of South/Southeast Asia.

303/Rel. 303. Sikhism. (3). (HU).
Sikh religious beliefs, practices, and institutions. Emphasizes the techniques of the founder, Guru Nanak, and major doctrinal developments under subsequent Gurus. Particular attention is paid to the scripture, the Adi Granth, and other Sikh texts to understand the evolution of the Sikh community.

320. Sikh History I (18th-19th Centuries). (3). (HU).
Study of the historical context of North India which provides the basic impetus for the emergence of a new religious tradition in the beginning of the 16th century. The emphasis is on religio-cultural innovation of Guru Nanak (1469-1539) and his nine successors. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the Sikh community (Panth) in tension with Mughals and Afghans. We also examine the influence of Banda Bahadur and the Misals on the Hkalsa as established by Guru Gobind Singh.

321. Sikh History II (19th Century-Present). (3). (HU).
Study of the five phases of Sikh history (1800-1993), beginning with the Sikh Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The emphasis is on religious and cultural transformation that took place under the British Raj. We examine a series of socio-religious movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that gave rise to modern Sikh identity. Particular attention is paid to the Singh Sabha and the Akali movements. We also examine the Sikh situation between 1925 and Independence. We end with the last phase of Sikh history in Independent India (1947-1993).

420. Hindi-Urdu Poetry from 1800 to the Present. S&SEA 206, 316, 366, or 405. (3). (HU).
Intended primarily for learners of Hindi-Urdu, this course seeks to improve their reading proficiency and at the same time give them an introduction to the poetry written over the past two centuries. Course includes writing textual explications in Hindi or Urdu, class discussions, exam, and course paper. While the course required the ability to read Hindi, poetry in Urdu is provided in the Devanagari transcription.

461. Southeast Asian Literature. (3). (Excl).
An introduction to Indonesian literature in English translation.

462. Writing, Culture, and History: Perspectives on Indonesia. (3). (Excl).
The course considers the colonial and postcolonial formation of Indonesia as a subject of scholarly study. How is the Indonesian past recalled and how is Indonesian culture represented?

S&SEA Language Courses

101. Beginning Thai. (5). (LR).
First of the sequential Beginning Thai courses. The emphases are on practicing pronunciation and simple conversations, reading and writing simple Thai, and expanding students' vocabulary. Four hours of language lab are recommended. Evaluations are based on students' progress, midterm, and final.

102. Beginning Thai. S&SEA 101. (5). (LR).
Second of the sequential Beginning Thai courses. The emphases are on practicing pronunciation and simple conversations, reading and writing simple Thai, and expanding students' vocabulary. Four hours of language lab are recommended. Evaluations are based on students' progress, midterm, and final.

103. Beginning Indonesian. (5). (LR).
The first year of a sequence designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the Indonesian language. Classroom readings concentrate on the formal, written style of the language, while a series of taped conversations and exercises keyed to the text emphasizes everyday language use.

104. Beginning Indonesian. S&SEA 103. (5). (LR).
The first year of a sequence designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the Indonesian language. Classroom readings concentrate on the formal, written style of the language, while a series of taped conversations and exercises keyed to the text emphasizes everyday language use.

105. Elementary Hindi-Urdu. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 315 or 365. (4). (LR).
Elementary instruction in the Hindi-Urdu language. Course covers rudiments of grammar and instruction in Devanagari writing system.

106. Elementary Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 105 or 305. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 315 or 365. (4). (LR).
Elementary instruction in the Hindi-Urdu language. Course covers rudiments of grammar and instruction in Devanagari writing system.

107. Beginning Tagalog. (4). (LR).
Beginning Tagalog is a two-term sequence designed to give the student who has little or no knowledge of Tagalog the necessary basis for learning to speak it and to have a functional acquaintance with the cultural context in which it functions. The oral approach is greatly emphasized in the classroom, using questions and answers and short dialogues to develop active use of the language in the most natural way possible. This is complemented by the use of taped lessons in the Language Resource Center.

108. Beginning Tagalog. S&SEA 107. (4). (LR).
Beginning Tagalog is a two-term sequence designed to give the student who has little or no knowledge of Tagalog the necessary basis for learning to speak it and to have a functional acquaintance with the cultural context in which it functions. The oral approach is greatly emphasized in the classroom, using questions and answers and short dialogues to develop active use of the language in the most natural way possible. This is complemented by the use of taped lessons in the Language Resource Center.

109. Beginning Sanskrit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (3). (LR).
Focuses on grammar and involves reading stories in Sanskrit which have been written to fit particular levels of grammar. The goal of the course is to enable the student to read and write basic Sanskrit.

110. Beginning Sanskrit. S&SEA 109. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (3). (LR).
Focuses on grammar and involves reading stories in Sanskrit which have been written to fit particular levels of grammar. The goal of the course is to enable the student to read and write basic Sanskrit.

111. Beginning Punjabi. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 371. (4). (LR).
This course offers an introduction to spoken and written Punjabi, one of the major languages of northern India and of Pakistan. The spoken language and the Gurmukhi script are introduced simultaneously.

112. Beginning Punjabi. S&SEA 111. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 371. (4). (LR).
This course offers an introduction to spoken and written Punjabi, one of the major languages of northern India and of Pakistan. The spoken language and the Gurmukhi script are introduced simultaneously.

113. Elementary Tamil. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 373. (4). (LR).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

114. Elementary Tamil. S&SEA 113. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 373. (4). (LR).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

115. Beginning Vietnamese. (5). (LR).
A thorough grounding is given in all language skills: Speaking, reading and writing.

116. Beginning Vietnamese. S&SEA 115. (5). (LR).
A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading and writing.

125. Hindi-Urdu for Heritage Learners. Permission of instructor. Some knowledge of spoken Hindi or Urdu as determined by interview with the instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 105. (2). (LR).
SSEA 125 provides instruction in elementary Hindi for students who have some knowledge of spoken Hindi or spoken Urdu but are unable to read or write it. After completing SSEA 125 it is expected that students would continue their study of Hindi-Urdu by enrolling in SSEA 106.

201. Intermediate Thai. S&SEA 102. (4). (LR).
Second in the sequential Thai courses. It is designed to increase students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, as well as vocabulary expansion. Students practice pronunciation and conversation as well as read and write short paragraphs.

202. Intermediate Thai. S&SEA 201. (4). (LR).
Second in the sequential Thai courses. It is designed to increase students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, as well as vocabulary expansion. Students practice pronunciation and conversation as well as read and write short paragraphs.

203. Intermediate Indonesian. S&SEA 104. (4). (LR).
Intermediate Indonesian is the second year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language. It is aimed at increasing the student's skills in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing the Indonesian language. The text and associated tapes used for the course stress building a practical vocabulary for both formal and informal language situations. One meeting a week is devoted to clarifying basic grammatical structures, while the balance of class time is devoted to study of practical language use.

204. Intermediate Indonesian. S&SEA 203. (4). (LR).
Intermediate Indonesian is the second year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language. It is aimed at increasing the student's skills in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing the Indonesian language. The text and associated tapes used for the course stress building a practical vocabulary for both formal and informal language situations. One meeting a week is devoted to clarifying basic grammatical structures, while the balance of class time is devoted to study of practical language use.

205. Intermediate Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 106. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 316 or 366. (4). (LR).
Instruction at an intermediate level in the Hindi-Urdu language. Course introduces students to the Nastaliq writing system. Continues development of skills in Hindi.

206. Intermediate Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 205. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 316 or 366. (4). (LR).
Instruction at an intermediate level in the Hindi-Urdu language. Course introduces students to the Nastaliq writing system. Continues development of skills in Hindi.

207. Intermediate Tagalog. S&SEA 108. (3). (LR).
Designed for the student who has some knowledge of Tagalog and who wishes to develop some fluency in spoken Tagalog and to be acquainted with Tagalog literature. Continuation of first year but there is more emphasis on reading and writing.

208. Intermediate Tagalog. S&SEA 207. (3). (LR).
Designed for the student who has some knowledge of Tagalog and who wishes to develop some fluency in spoken Tagalog and to be acquainted with Tagalog literature. Continuation of first year but there is more emphasis on reading and writing.

209(309). Intermediate Sanskrit. S&SEA 110 or 369. (3). (LR).
The continuation of the sequence of courses offered by the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures in Sanskrit.

211. Intermediate Punjabi. S&SEA 112 or 371. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 372. (3). (LR).
This course is a continuation of speaking, reading, writing skills learned in Beginning Punjabi.

212. Intermediate Punjabi. S&SEA 211. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 372. (3). (LR).
This course is a continuation of speaking, reading, writing skills learned in Beginning Punjabi.

213(435). Intermediate Tamil. S&SEA 114 or 373. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 374. (3). (LR).
A continuation of the introductory course at the intermediate level.

214(436). Intermediate Tamil. S&SEA 213. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 374. (3). (LR).
The second term of intermediate-level Tamil.

215. Intermediate Vietnamese. S&SEA 116. (4). (LR).
Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.

216. Intermediate Vietnamese. S&SEA 215. (4). (LR).
Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.

301. Reading and Writing for Native Speakers. Native speaking ability in a South/Southeast Asian language and permission of instructor. (4). (LR).
This course is designed for students with native or near native speaking ability in a South/Southeast Asian language, but little or no reading and writing ability.

302. Reading and Writing for Native Speakers. Native speaking ability in a South/Southeast Asian language and permission of instructor. This course fulfills the Language Requirement. (4). (LR).
This course is designed for students with native or near native speaking ability in a South/Southeast Asian language, but little or no reading and writing ability.

365. Intensive Elementary Hindi-Urdu. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 106 or 315. Four credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 105. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

366. Intensive Intermediate Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 106 or 365. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 206 or 316. Four credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 205. (LR).
A continuation of instruction in the listening, reading, and writing skills introduced in the elementary course.

369. Intensive Beginning Sanskrit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 110. Three credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 109. (Excl).
The goal of this course is to enable students to read and write basic Sanskrit. The course focuses on grammar and involves reading stories in Sanskrit which have been written to fit particular levels of grammar.

370. Intensive Classical Punjabi. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

371. Intensive Elementary Punjabi. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 112. Four credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 111. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

372. Intensive Intermediate Punjabi. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 212. Three credits granted to those who have completed S&SEA 211. (LR).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

373. Intensive Elementary Tamil. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 114. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

374. Intensive Intermediate Tamil. S&SEA 373 or 114. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 214. (LR).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

377. Intensive Elementary Gujarati. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

378. Intensive Intermediate Gujarati. S&SEA 377. (Excl).
A continuation of instruction in the listening, reading, and writing skills introduced in the elementary course.

379. Intensive Elementary Marathi. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 338. (Excl).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

380. Intensive Intermediate Marathi. S&SEA 379 or 338. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 438. (LR).
A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

401. Advanced Thai. S&SEA 202. (3). (Excl).
Third in the sequence of Thai courses. The course is designed to improve students' proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of the Thai language. The course is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and interests.

402. Advanced Thai. S&SEA 401. (3). (Excl).
Third in the sequence of Thai courses. The course is designed to improve students' proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of the Thai language. The course is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and interests.

403. Advanced Indonesian. S&SEA 204. (3). (Excl).
This course is the third year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language, designed to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.

404. Advanced Indonesian. S&SEA 403. (3). (Excl).
This course is the third year of the sequence of courses in Indonesian language, designed to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.

405. Advanced Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 206, 316, or 366. (3). (Excl).
Instruction in Hindi-Urdu at an advanced (third or fourth year) level.

406. Advanced Hindi-Urdu. S&SEA 206, 316, or 366. (3). (Excl).
Instruction in Hindi-Urdu at an advanced (third or fourth year) level.

409(509). Advanced Readings in Sanskrit. S&SEA 210. (3). (Excl).

413(535). Advanced Tamil. S&SEA 214 or 374. (3). (Excl).
A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.

414(536). Advanced Tamil. S&SEA 413. (3). (Excl).
A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.

415. Advanced Vietnamese. S&SEA 216 or 302. (3). (Excl).
Instruction in Vietnamese at an advanced level (third- or fourth-year).

416. Advanced Vietnamese. S&SEA 415. (3). (Excl).
Instruction in Vietnamese at an advanced level (third- or fourth-year).

419. Urdu Poetry. S&SEA 206, 316, or 405, or equivalent knowledge of Hindi-Urdu (as determined by interview and placement exam). (1). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of three credits.
A minicourse devoted to the reading and interpretation of Urdu poetry written over the past two centuries. The class is conducted in Urdu.

463. Advanced Readings of Modern Indonesian Texts I. S&SEA 404. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Designed as a two term sequence to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.

464. Advanced Readings of Modern Indonesian Texts II. S&SEA 404. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Designed as a two term sequence to introduce the student to critical readings of modern Indonesian texts.

487. South Asian Languages. A course in phonology and a course in syntax. (3). (Excl).
This is a "directed readings" course, designed for students who have a specific need for individualized language instruction in a South Asian Language.

491. Individual Study of South and Southeast Asian Language. Permission of instructor. (1-5). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for a total of ten credits.
A course for students who want to arrange a program of individual directed study of a South/Southeast Asian language.

493. Undergraduate Reading. Permission of the concentration advisor. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for credit with permission of concentration advisor.
An independent study course for undergraduates.

495. Senior Honors Reading Course. Permission of department. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).

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