Enduring patterns of Buddhist thought concerning the interpretations of self, world, nature, good and evil, love, wisdom, time, and enlightenment as revealed in a careful reading of two major Mahayana texts. Enrollment limited to 35.

This course offers an overview of cinema as an artistic, industrial, ideological and social force. Students will become familiar with the aesthetic elements of cinema (visual style, editing, cinematography, sound, performance, narration and formal structure, etc.), the terminology of film production, and the relations among industrial, ideological, artistic, and social issues. Films (both classic and contemporary, mainstream and experimental) will be discussed from aesthetic, historical and social perspectives, enabling students to approach films as informed and critical viewers.

Chinese society and civilization from c. 1000 B.C. to A.D. 750. Topics include neolithic cultures of China, Bronze Age, formation of a Chinese state, Golden Age of Chinese philosophy, creation of a centralized empire, relations with non-Chinese, family structure, roles of women, and introduction of Buddhism.

Topics course.
The seminar will identify and analyze the sources and patterns of conflict and cooperation among Asian states and between Asian and Western countries in the contemporary period. The course will conclude by evaluating prospects for current efforts to create a new "Asia Pacific Community." Permission of the instructor is required.

Same as EAS 228
An introductory survey and analysis of the development of postwar Japanese politics. Emphasis on Japanese political culture and on formal and informal political institutions and processes, including political parties, the bureaucracy, interest groups and electoral and factional politics.

Introduction to the printmaking technique of hand drawn lithography, photographic halftone lithography through Adobe Photoshop, and linocut. May be repeated once for credit. A required fee of $75 to cover group supplied materials will be charged at the time of registration. Students may require additional supplies as well and will be responsible for purchasing them directly. Prerequisites: 161, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.

An examination of diversity in learning and background variables, and their consideration in promoting educational equity. Also, special needs as factors in classroom teaching and student learning. Research and pre-practicum required.

Sectioned course. Students will be introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning will be presented. Tennis rules and etiquette will be included in the curriculum. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course. Students will be introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning will be presented. Tennis rules and etiquette will be included in the curriculum. Enrollment limited to 16 per section.

Sectioned course. Instructions in basic strokes, rules, tactics, and strategy designed to allow the student to progress to a USSRA level 2.0 to 2.5 (Beginner). Enrollment limited to 10.