East Asia (ETAS) 300 - Lecture 01
INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIA
Winter 2007
TR 14:00-15:15  

Instructor:	Ms. Yumi Onozawa
Office Location:	SS 1323
Office Phone:	220-7906
E-Mail:	onozaway@ucalgary.ca (N.B. E-mails will be read and replied to only during university business hours: weekdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Web Page:
Office Hours:	15:00-16:00 (or by appointment)

Additional Information

Please note: ETAS 300 is a full course running Fall 2006 and Winter 2007.

The Fall session will be taught by L. Sciban; the Winter session by Yumi Onozawa.

Course Description

This course is an examination of East Asian civilizations from ancient times to the modern period, including the socio-cultural forces that were shaped by and that contributed to the religious, historical, economic, literary, artistic, and political developments of this region. Attention will be given to such topics as how the East Asian civilizations came into being and the rise and development of various institutions that contributed to East Asia's distinctive cultural identities.

Second Term Description: The second term will focus on Japanese culture. By studying its historical development from ancient times to the premodern period, we will attempt to understand how Japanese culture has been shaped in various social, religious, and political settings. In addition, we will discuss key concepts that affect the behaviour and attitude of Japanese people.

Objectives of the Course

Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic understanding of East Asia that, among other things, will allow pursuit of more advanced learning related to East Asia.

Textbooks and Readings:

1. Varley, H. Paul. Japanese Culture. Fourth Edition. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press, 2000.

2. Davies, Roger J. and Osamu Ikeno, eds. The Japanese Mind. Rutland: Tuttle Publishing, 2002.

Assignments and Evaluation

It is the student's responsibility to keep a copy of each submitted assignment.

1. Library assignment: None. You have already had this assignment in the Fall semester.

2. Exams

a. Exam 1. February 6, 75 mins. 10 percent

b. Exam 2. March 6, 75 mins. 10 percent

c. Exam 3. April 12, 75 mins. 5 percent

All exams consist of two sections: fill-in-the-blanks and short answers. The exams are designed to test knowledge and information from the class materials including textbooks and lectures.

3. Essay

a. An Outline and Bibliography of the Essay. Due. February 8. 2.5 percent

Students are required to submit the outline of your essay and bibliography (Approximately 2 pages, double spaced, 12 font size, typed and printed). Submit a printed copy (Submissions by e-mail will not be accepted). The document must clearly show the theme of your essay (or the question(s) which you would like to investigate on it) and methodology (how the theme will be studied). If you would like to use web resources (only academic resources), these should remain under 10 % of the bibliography.

b. Complete Essay. Due. March 27. 20 percent

Term paper will be evaluated according to three components: -mechanics (an introduction with clearly stated topic and method, properly constructed sentences and paragraphs, footnotes or endnotes, citations, and bibliography), -organization (use of appropriate sources, both direct and indirect reference, and the logical development of arguments), and -comprehensive and critical analysis (presentation of comprehensive understanding of the topic, critical evaluation, and original thinking). (N.B. This is not a research paper. Your critical analysis will be evaluated.)

c. Presentation. Last five classes. 2.5 percent

Each student will give a 10 min. oral presentation based on his/her term paper on the last class of this course. This assignment asks students to share their knowledge with their classmates. The attendance will be taken at the beginning of each presentation classes. Students MUST attend at least 3 days of all presentation classes. If they miss more than 2 presentation classes, their presentation will not be graded and receive 0 for the grade.

General Comments

1. Exams and assignments must be written/submitted on the dates scheduled. No exceptions will be made, except for death, significant illness, or domestic affliction (supported by a valid, original note from a physician or counselor). The instructor must be contacted within 24 hours of a missed exam or deadline either through e-mail or phone.

2. Students who are absent from class should make arrangements with a classmate for class notes or handouts. Handouts will only be made available in class. They will not be available through e-mail or other electronic means, and the instructor will not loan out lecture notes.

3. Students must maintain "back up" copies of all submissions; no concessions will be made for "lost" materials.

4. Recording of the lectures is not permitted, except by special permission.

5. In order to encourage and facilitate class discussion, students should study the relevant sections in the textbook prior to each class.

6. Students are encouraged to speak with the instructor during office hours if they have any questions. Phone conversations and e-mails are a less direct and effective means of communication.

Note: Please return assignments directly to the instructor if possible. If it is not possible to do so, a daytime drop box is available in SS110; a date stamp is provided for your use. A night drop box is also available for after-hours submission. Assignments will be removed the following morning, stamped with the previous day's date, and placed in the instructor's mailbox.

Registrar-scheduled Final Examination: No

Please note: If your class is held in the evening, the Registrar's Office will make every attempt to schedule the final exam during the evening; however, there is NO guarantee that the exam will NOT be scheduled during the day.

Policy for Late Assignments

Assignments submitted after the due date will be penalized with the loss of a grade (e.g.: A- to B+) for each day late.

Writing Skills Statement

Faculty policy directs that all written assignments (including, although to a lesser extent, written exam responses) will be assessed at least partly on writing skills. For details see www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/info. Writing skills include not only surface correctness (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc) but also general clarity and organization. Research papers must be properly documented.

If you wish help with your writing at any stage, including drafts, you are invited to contact the Writing Centre, SS110, 220-7255.

Grading System

The following grading system is used in the Faculty of Communication and Culture:

A+ (96-100); A (92-95); A- (86-91); B+ (81-85); B (77-80); B- (71-76);
C+ (65-70); C (62-64); C- (59-61); D+ (55-58); D (50-54); F (0-49)

 

Plagiarism

Using any source whatsoever without clearly documenting it is a serious academic offense. For details see www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/info. Consequences include failure on the assignment, failure in the course and possibly suspension or expulsion from the university.

You must document not only direct quotations but also paraphrases and ideas where they appear in your text. A reference list at the end is insufficient by itself. Readers must be able to tell exactly where your words and ideas end and other people’s words and ideas begin. This includes assignments submitted in non-traditional formats such as Web pages or visual media, and material taken from such sources.

Please consult your instructor or the Writing Centre (SS110) if you have any questions regarding how to document sources.

Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with a disability who may require academic accommodation, it is your responsibility to register with the Disability Resource Centre (220-8237) and discuss your needs with your instructor no later than fourteen (14) days after the start of the course.

Students' Union

For details about the current Students' Union contacts for the Faculty of Communication and Culture see www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/info

"SAFEWALK" Program -- 220-5333

Campus Security will escort individuals day or night -- call 220-5333 for assistance. Use any campus phone, emergency phone or the yellow phone located at most parking lot booths.

Schedule of Lectures and Readings

Week 1. (Jan. 9 and 11) Introduction and Ch. 1 in Varley

Week 2. (Jan. 16 and 18) Ch. 2 and Ch. 3

Week 3. (Jan. 23 and 25) Ch. 4 and Ch. 5

Week 4. (Jan. 30) Ch. 6 and (Feb. 1) A movie about the influence of foreign culture

Week 5. (Feb. 6) Exam 1 and (Feb. 8) Ch. 7 and Due date for An Outline and Bibliography of the Essay

Week 6. (Feb. 13 and 15) Ch. 7, 8 and related topics from Davies Reading week (no class)

Week 7. (Feb. 27 and Mar. 1) Ch. 8, 9 and related topics from Davies

Week 8. (Mar. 6) Exam 2 and (Mar. 8) Amae and Bigaku from Davies

Week 9. (Mar. 13) Danjyo Kankei and Ryosaikembo from Davies and (Mar. 15) Honne to Tatemae and Kenkyo from Davies

Week 10. (Mar. 20) The Japanese Ie System and Shudan Ishiki from Davies and (Mar. 22) Uchi to Soto from Davies

Week 11. (Mar. 27) Due date for Completed Essay and Presentation 1 and (Mar. 29) Presentation 2

Week 12. (Apr. 3) Presentation 3 and (Apr. 5) Presentation 4

Week 13. (Apr. 10) Presentation 5 and (Apr. 12) Exam 3

There is NO exam scheduled by the Registrar’s Office for this class.