Pre-enrollment

Introduction to the diverse aspects of Tibetan civilization. Making extensive use of slides and other audiovisual materials, the course covers such topics as Tibet's literature, art, religion, society, history, and language. Strongly recommended for undergraduates intending to take higher-level courses in Tibetan studies. Credit given for only one of CEUS-R 270, CEUS-U 284, or INST-I 212.

Central Asia, Mongolia, and Tibet have a unique legacy in the world today: nomads, Silk Road, Islam, Buddhism, Russo-Chinese rivalry, Communism, and resistance. This course will provide a broad overview of trends and issues in this crossroads of cultures and civilizations through a combination of lectures, discussions, and guest presentations.

Assumes no previous knowledge of Estonian. Emphasizes oral communication with attention to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With basic vocabulary and structures, students can talk about themselves and their immediate surroundings, interact in service encounters, read short texts and write notes. Introduction to Estonian culture. Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 103 or CEUS-U 111.

No previous knowledge of Persian required. Introduces basic communication skills in modern standard Persian and familiarizes students with Persian sounds, alphabet, and basic grammar. Students learn to read, write, speak, and comprehend simple to moderately complex sentences. Readings, class conversations, media programs, film viewing, and cultural activities introduce Persian cultures. Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 151 or CEUS-U 177.

Introduces Tibetan language basics to students with no previous background in Tibetan. Students begin speaking, listening, reading, and writing basic grammar, building vocabulary, and developing idiomatic usage needed in everyday communication. Introduction to Tibetan culture and daily life. Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 171 or CEUS-U 151.

Introduces English-speaking students to Turkish. Builds basic proficiency in modern Turkish for effective communication at the beginning level in everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing is covered in classroom activities and at-home practice. Establishes a solid linguistic and cultural foundation for future studies of Turkish. Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 181 or CEUS-U 161.

Introduction to Uzbekistan's literary language, using Latin and Cyrillic alphabets. Conversation, reading practice, journal writing, newspapers illustrating modern Uzbekistan, Uzbek videos, TV programs, and audiotapes used. Credit given for only one of CEUS-T 111 or CEUS-U 171.

A historical and cultural survey of the ancient Middle East up to the rise of Muhammad, focusing on Persian, Greek, and Roman eras and the rise of the Middle East as a center of cross-cultural competition and exchange.

Introduces salient policy debates that shape contemporary American foreign policy toward the Middle East and the Muslim world. Explores foreign policy decision-making and international relations theory. Addresses major policy questions, including US reactions to the crisis in Syria and the Arab Spring.

In-depth studies of particular problems, themes, and topics relating to the cultures of the Middle East. Topics will vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Explores how Islam and Muslims have been perceived by Europeans in the pre-modern and early modern periods and by Americans after World War II. Topics covered include key historical encounters between the Muslim-majority world and the West and modern phenomena like Orientalism and Islamophobia.

Focuses on the interaction between social, political, and economic forces and human development at global, national, and subnational scales; introduces theoretical perspectives on economic development and the function of markets.

Focuses on human rights discourse and the role international law, treaties, and conventions play in addressing these rights globally. The course is interdisciplinary in theory and method.

Examines culture and governance on an international scale, considering how governments, markets, and international organizations deploy or use culture, and how people turn to cultural resources to resist attempts to govern them and/or to assert their own political aims.

Examines concepts of nationalism and state ideology that shape the world's collective identities and contribute to conflicts nationally and internationally.

Examines the development of the modern state and the role of international organizations in maintaining global security and promoting global governance. Addresses issues of political and cultural diplomacy and their effect on international disputes.

Explores diverse expressions of love—sexual, romantic, fantastic, erotic, brotherly, filial, nationalistic, etc., in different forms of literary works (myths, poetry, prose fiction). Examines how the concept of love was used by writers to explore questions of gender, class, and/or national identity.

Survey and analysis of selected issues in East Asian literature and arts. Topics vary but are generally on broad subjects that cut across fields, regions, and periods. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Survey and analysis of selected issues in East Asian political, economic, and cultural institutions of society. Topics vary but are generally on broad subjects that cut across fields, regions, and periods. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.