Courses in South & Southeast Asia (Division 483)

S&SEA 101. Beginning Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 102. Beginning Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 103. Beginning Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 104. Beginning Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 105. Elementary Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 106. Elementary Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 107. Beginning Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 108. Beginning Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 109. Beginning Sanskrit.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (4). (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.

S&SEA 110. Beginning Sanskrit.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 109. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 369. (4). (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.

S&SEA 111. Beginning Punjabi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 112. Beginning Punjabi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 113. Elementary Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 114. Elementary Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 115. Beginning Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

(5). (LR).

A thorough grounding is given in all language skills: Speaking, reading and writing.

S&SEA 116. Beginning Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 115. (5). (LR).

A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills: speaking, reading and writing.

S&SEA 125. Hindi-Urdu for Heritage Learners.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 201. Intermediate Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 202. Intermediate Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 203. Intermediate Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 204. Intermediate Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 205. Intermediate Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 206. Intermediate Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 207. Intermediate Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 208. Intermediate Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 209(309). Intermediate Sanskrit.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 110 or 369. (4). (LR).

The continuation of the sequence of courses offered by the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures in Sanskrit.

S&SEA 211. Intermediate Punjabi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 212. Intermediate Punjabi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 213(435). Intermediate Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 214(436). Intermediate Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 215. Intermediate Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 116. (4). (LR).

Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.

S&SEA 216. Intermediate Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 215. (4). (LR).

Continuing work on Vietnamese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.

S&SEA 223/Asian Studies 223/Religion 223. Bhagavad-Gita: The Activist View of Hinduism.

(Culture Courses)

(3). (HU).

This class introduces Hinduism to students through an intensive study of this single most important scriptural text, the Bhagavad-Gita. We spend half the time going over the text-in-translation, chapter by chapter. The other half of the class time is devoted to critical issues relating to the text, i.e., history of the text, its transmission, its location within the history of Hinduism, its connections with political/cultural history, its ancient and modern interpretations.

S&SEA 224/Asian Studies 224. Traditions of Poetry in India.

(Culture Courses)

(3). (HU).

Throughout readings and discussions this course introduces the student to six traditions of poetry in India: (1) Vedic-Upanishadic mystic poetry; (2) Tamil Sangam love poetry; (3) classical Sanskrit and Prakrit court poetry; (4) medieval devotional poetry; (5) Urdu metaphysical poetry; and (6) modern secular poetry.

S&SEA 225/Asian Studies 225/Rel. 225. Hinduism.

(Culture Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 240. Topics in Asian Culture.

(Culture Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 250/Asian Studies 253. Undergraduate Seminar in South and Southeast Asian Culture.

(Culture Courses)

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.

S&SEA 301. Reading and Writing for Native Speakers.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 303/Asian Studies 303/Rel. 303. Sikhism.

(Culture Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 320/Asian Studies 320. Sikh History I (18th-19th Centuries).

(Culture Courses)

(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.

S&SEA 321/Asian Studies 321. Sikh History II (19th Century-Present).

(Culture Courses)

(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).

S&SEA 365. Intensive Elementary Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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. (8 in the half-term). (Excl).

A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

S&SEA 366. Intensive Intermediate Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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. (8 in the half-term). (LR).

A continuation of instruction in the listening, reading, and writing skills introduced in the elementary course.

S&SEA 369. Intensive Beginning Sanskrit.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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. (6 in the half-term). (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.

S&SEA 370. Intensive Classical Punjabi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

(8 in the half-term). (Excl).

A thorough grounding is given in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

S&SEA 373. Intensive Elementary Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 114. (8 in the half-term). (Excl).

A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

S&SEA 374. Intensive Intermediate Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 373 or 114. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 214. (6 in the half-term). (LR).

A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

S&SEA 379. Intensive Elementary Marathi.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in S&SEA 338. (8 in the half-term). (Excl).

A thorough grounding is given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

S&SEA 401. Advanced Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 402. Advanced Thai.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 403. Advanced Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 404. Advanced Indonesian.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 405. Advanced Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 206. (3). (Excl).

Instruction in Hindi-Urdu at an advanced (third or fourth year) level.

S&SEA 406. Advanced Hindi-Urdu.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 206, 316, or 366. (3). (Excl).

Instruction in Hindi-Urdu at an advanced (third or fourth year) level.

S&SEA 407(533). Advanced Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 208. (3). (Excl).

This third year-level course continues building on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills learned in first and second year Tagalog.

S&SEA 408(534). Advanced Tagalog.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 407. (3). (Excl).

This third year-level course continues building on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills learned in first and second year Tagalog.

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

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 210. (3). (Excl).

No description provided.

S&SEA 413(535). Advanced Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 214 or 374. (3). (Excl).

A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.

S&SEA 414(536). Advanced Tamil.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 413. (3). (Excl).

A continuation of Tamil at the advanced level.

S&SEA 415. Advanced Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 216. (3). (Excl).

Instruction in Vietnamese at an advanced level (third- or fourth-year).

S&SEA 416. Advanced Vietnamese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 415. (3). (Excl).

Instruction in Vietnamese at an advanced level (third- or fourth-year).

S&SEA 419. Urdu Poetry.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 420. Hindi-Urdu Poetry from 1800 to the Present.

(Culture Courses)

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.

S&SEA 461/Asian Studies 461. Southeast Asian Literature.

(Culture Courses)

(3; 2 in the half-term). (Excl).

An introduction to Indonesian literature in English translation.

S&SEA 462/Asian Studies 462. Writing, Culture, and History: Perspectives on Indonesia.

(Culture Courses)

(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 463. Advanced Readings of Modern Indonesian Texts I.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 464. Advanced Readings of Modern Indonesian Texts II.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 478. Intermediate Javanese.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

S&SEA 385. (3; 2 in the half-term). (Excl).

Continuing work on Javanese conversation and reading, with the introduction to simple writing.

S&SEA 487. South Asian Languages.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

A course in phonology and a course in syntax. (3; 2 in the half-term). (Excl).

This is a "directed readings" course, designed for students who have a specific need for individualized language instruction in a South Asian Language.

S&SEA 491. Individual Study of South and Southeast Asian Language.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 493. Undergraduate Reading.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

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.

S&SEA 495. Senior Honors Reading Course.

(S&SEA Language Courses)

Permission of department. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).

No description provided.