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July
Women in Latin American Art
This course introduces Women in Latin American Art from its Pre-Columbian beginnings, through the twentieth century, to the art of today.
Ethnohistorical Research methods
This course emphasizes time, process and sociocultural context for understanding the human experience.
August
Japanese Culture and Society
This course when taught by Masako Kubota provides students with a broad overview of Japanese society from 1603 to 1868 called the Edo period. Japanese indigenous people called Ainu, their culture and society will be introduced with lecture and video.
Japanese Literature and Cinema
This course when taught by Masaki Kubota offers an overview of Japanese literature and film spanning from 12th century to the contemporary period. Ainu Literature will be introduced by the Ainu Shin’yoshu written by Chiri Yukie.
Introduction to East Asia
This introductory course when taught by Masako Kubota examines the region of East Asia, focusing the culture and societal life of Japan, China and South Korea. We cover Ainu, an Indigenous ethnic group from the northern areas of Japan, their history, culture and ethnic tourism in Hokkaido.
Magic and Religions
Course explores the concepts of magic, witchcraft, divination, ecstatic states, and the supernatural in a variety of cultural and religious contexts from around the world, including many indigenous traditions.
December
Japanese Culture and Society / Global Learning Course
This course is intended to provide students with a broad overview of Japanese society from 1603 to 1868 called Edo period. Japanese indigenous people called Ainu and their culture and society will be introduced in DVD also.
Japanese Literature and Cinema
This course offers an overview of Japanese literature and film spanning from 12th century to the contemporary period. Ainu Literature will be introduced by the Ainu Shin’yoshu written by Chiri Yukie.
Introduction to East Asia/ Global Learning Course
This introductory course will examine the region of East Asia, focusing the culture and societal life of Japan, China and South Korea. We cover Ainu, an indigenous ethnic group from the northern areas of Japan, their history, culture and ethnic tourism in Hokkaido.
