Proposal for General Education Program Courses

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSES

Department _Global Studies and World Languages_ Date: January 24, 2012 __255______Peoples & Cultures of South & SE Asia______3______Course No. Course Name Credits

Prerequisites____none______

GEP Goal Area(s):*

CORE GOAL AREAS

_____Goal 1: Communication THEME GOAL AREAS __ Goal 3: Natural Science _____Goal 7: Human Diversity _____Goal 4: Mathematics/Logical Reasoning __x__Goal 8: Global Perspective __x__Goal 5: History and the Social and __ __Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility Behavioral Sciences __ __Goal 10: People and the Environment _____Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts * Courses may be submitted for up to two Goal Areas.

Additional Requirement Categories:

_____Intensive: _____ 1. Writing _____ 2. Oral Communication _____ 3. a. Mathematics/Statistics _____ b. Critical Analysis

_____ Physical Development and Wellness

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Department Contact Person for this Proposal:

___Michael Bowler______x2231______mbowler@winona______Name (please print) Phone e-mail address [Revised 9-6-11]Application for GS 255 Introduction to Asia to satisfy Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Note: Course already approved to satisfy Goal 8 Global Perspectives

Course Outline: GS 255 Peoples and Cultures of South and Southeast Asia I. Introduction to peoples and cultures of South and Southeast Asia A. Introduction to Peoples B. Introduction to Cultures II. South Asia A. Introduction to South Asian Cultures and People B. Family and Life Course C. Genders D. Caste, Class, and Community E. Practicing Religion F. Nation-Making G. Globalization, Public Culture, and the South Asian Diaspora H. Conclusions about Peoples and Cultures of South Asia III. Southeast Asia A. Introduction to Southeast Asian Cultures and Peoples B. Personhood C. Families, Households, and Work D. The Nation-State E. Religions- Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity F. Popular Culture, Arts, and Entertainment G. War and Recovery H. Global Processes and the Environment I. Conclusions about Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia Student Competencies “Students will be able Learning Opportunity Assessment & Evaluation to…” a) Employ the Questions and comments submitted methods and data on D2L, class discussion and that historians and assignments, an ethnic presentation We will use anthropological and other social and and papers both South and ethnic and cultural methods and data to behavioral Southeast Asia. Paper will require better understand everyday life and scientists use to use of assigned readings and ethnicity in Southern Asia. investigate the presentation will require gathering human condition; visual data on ethnic group of students choice. b) Examine social Questions and comments submitted institutions and on D2L, class discussion and We will examine how institutions like the processes across a assignments, an ethnic presentation family, the nation, religion, cultural range of historical and papers both South and institutions, conflict, globalization and periods and Southeast Asia. Paper will environmental processes contribute to and emphasize developing institutions cultures; are shaped by peoples and cultures. and processes that influence culture and vice versa. Questions and comments submitted d) Develop and We will look at alternative explanations on D2L, class discussion and communicate alternative and solutions for cultural and historical assignments, an ethnic presentation explanations or events, how peoples and cultures might and papers both South and solutions for contribute to alternative explanations, and, Southeast Asia. Presentation and contemporary social finally, how a deeper understanding of papers will address a cultural issues. peoples and cultures might contribute to understanding of and reasoned solutions for social issues. solutions for social issues within these cultures and people. Winona State University Global Studies and World Languages Fall 2011 GS 250: Introduction to Asia Section 01 ID: 000576

Credits: 3 Class Meeting Times and Location: Tuesdays (T) and Thursdays (Th) Times: 14:00 – 15:20 (2-3:30 PM) Location: Minne 104 Instructor: Michael Bowler, Ph.D., Associate Professor E-mail address: [email protected] Telephone: 457-2231 (Minne) Office: 124 Minne Office Hours: M 8:30-9:30, 11-11:30, W 9:00-11:30 F 10:00-11:30, TH 9:00-10:30, 12:30-13:30 (12:30- 1:30), and by appointment

Required Learning Materials:

James K. Norton (ed.), (2010), Global Studies: India and South Asia, 9th ed., Dubuque, IA: McGraw- Hill/Dushkin.

Dean W. Collinwood (ed.), (2011), Global Studies: Japan and the Pacific Rim, 10th ed., Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin.

Zhiqun Zhu (ed.) (2010), Global Studies: China, 13th ed., Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin.

Catalog Description: This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the areas that make up the Global Studies Asian Regional Perspective: East, Southeast, and South Asia. An introduction to this region, its societies, political economies, geography, religions, arts, and history will be provided.

University Studies Program: This course has been approved for the University Studies Program of Winona State University and meets the requirements of the Unity and Diversity (Global Perspectives) category of the program.

University Studies Program Objectives: Unity and Diversity (Global Perspectives) Category:

1. The promotion of your ability to understand the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future;

2. The promotion of your ability to describe and analyze social, economic, political, spiritual, or environmental elements that influence the relations between living beings and their environments or between societies; and/or

3. The promotion of your ability to identify and analyze specific global issues illustrating the social, economic, political, spiritual, or environmental differences that may affect their resolution.

Course Objectives: 1. The promotion of your ability to describe and analyze Asian social, economic, political, spiritual, or environmental elements that influence the relations between living beings and their environments or between societies in Asia; and/or (linked to University Studies Global Perspectives’ objective 2);

2. The promotion of your ability to identify and analyze specific Asian and global issues illustrating the social, economic, political, spiritual, or environmental differences that may affect their resolution. (linked to Global Perspectives’ objective 3); and

3. To acquire the ability to explain how global forces are playing out in Asia, and alternatively to explain how Asian forces are influencing global realities (Global Studies objective 2).

4. To demonstrate historical understanding and a working knowledge of contemporary conditions, issues, and realities in order to work, study and conduct research in Asia (Global Studies objective 4).

5. To evaluate the concept of global citizenship and its presumed personal and professional responsibilities with relation to Asia (linked to Global Perspectives’ objectives 1 and Global Studies objective 5).

6. To begin to acquire the necessary oral and written communication skills professionally necessary to be effective in a global society.

The University Studies Global Perspectives objectives will be central to our study. Students will continually have the opportunity to reflect upon and come to an understanding of their global citizenship responsibilities in light of what they are learning about Asia. The second objective related to learning about key cultural elements of Asian culture is the major focus of this course. A focus on citizenship responsibilities and cultural elements will lead to a significant focus on global issues as they are related to Asia, the third and final global perspectives objective.

Each of the above objectives (university studies and general) is interdisciplinary (that is using and integrating knowledge across academic disciplines). Therefore Introduction to Asian Studies is necessarily is an interdisciplinary as opposed to disciplinary field of study. The course calendar below links course topics with the above course objectives.

Prerequisites: There are no course prerequisites for this global studies and university studies course. In addition no previous experience with Asia is necessary. However, it is assumed that students bring an interest and willingness to learn about Asia to this course. Otherwise, there are other unity and diversity including global perspectives courses available of a more general nature. This will be a challenging introductory course that will require your motivation and commitment.

Assessment Procedures: Beside the evaluation methods and requirements listed below, I will be assessing what you have learned with regard to the course objectives on a daily basis through conversation, short group and writing assignments, and questions and comments on D2L. I want to make sure that you are reading and understanding as well as are able to demonstrate your learning and critical thinking through regular oral and written communication. I want to encourage you to raise questions about materials you do not understand via e-mail, telephone calls, office visits during class. In addition I am always happy to listen and discuss your own interests and points related to the course material in order to help you increase your own learning with regard to the course objectives.

Evaluation Procedures:

Critical Thinking/Learning Paper on South Asia (20%) Critical Thinking/Learning Paper on Southeast Asia (20%) Critical Thinking/Learning Paper on East Asia and integration of Asia (25%)

Group presentation and subsequent Power Point display on D2L including explanatory text and section on what each of you learned on an aspect of an Asian country of interest possibly using an international student from that country as resource, as well as online video clips. Groups will be formed in class and should come to see me early in the semester to plan your presentation. I will work with you and the Office for International Services to obtain a student who would be able to serve as an in and out-of class resource for your group, provided we can find a student from or familiar with that country. You must finalize your presentation group and topic by Tuesday, August 31. See texts for websites and utilize these resources including an on-line newspaper throughout the semester (10%).

Attendance at one Asian event on campus this semester, reporting in class (5%). This would include, for instance, Asian music concerts in the international music series and other events I will make you aware of. Please let me know before class when you have a brief presentation for that class session.

Class participation (including preparation including D2L admit slips, attendance, discussion, and group exercises) (20%) Before each class where there is a reading assignment you must submit a question or reacion to one or more of the reading assignments for that class on the D2L discussion forum for that day. I will use these to start our class discussion including questions you have about the readings and topics. Beyond quizzes (which take up valuable discussion time) this is an incentive for you to read and prepare for each class and to get as many as possible involved in a discussion for each class. We will also use small groups to do so.

You will be evaluated simply for participation during each class: an A for one or more thoughtful question and/or comment and excellent preparation including the D2L entry, a B for some kind of oral participation in class including small groups and good preparation including D2L entry, a C for showing up and following the class with an interest in learning and satisfactory preparation including the D2L entry, a D for showing up for class late or not being prepared with a D2L entry late or missing, an F for being absent or significantly late or not being engaged in class at all and no D2L slip. Note that I will use D2L entries with in-class follow ups, in-class group work and writing, quizzes, and roll call to take attendance, check for reading preparation as well as for participation. Much of the class will be devoted to small and large group discussions, activities, and information sessions as we attempt to understand the course materials and reflect upon them.

Note: The above evaluation opportunities have been chosen so as to give each of you several different ways of demonstrating your learning and making it possible for you to earn the course grade you desire. I am always open negotiation and suggestions about changes in these assignments as long as they will increase your learning and do not overburden you, however bring these up earlier in the semester rather than later.

Grading Scale: A= Excellent, 4.0; B= Very Good, 3.0; C= Average, 2.0, D= Below Average, 1.0;

F=Failing, 0. Policy on Attendance and Tardiness: Attendance in class is required because there is a clear connection between learning and attendance and participation. Roll call will be taken frequently until I get to know your names, and thereafter I will record attendance on my own for each class. If you have more than two unexcused absences, your participation grade will be lowered and if you have more than four unexcused absences you may fail the course. Being regularly late for class will negatively affect your participation grade. Professionalism requires that you communicate anticipated absences in advance to me and arrange to receive class notes and assignments from classmates.

Academic Integrity Policy: From the WSU Undergraduate Catalog: "Academic integrity at Winona State University is based on honesty. The University community requires that work produced by students represents their personal efforts and requires that they properly acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others. WSU Students are required to adhere to the University's standards of academic integrity. The following are examples, not intended to be inclusive of types of behavior that are unacceptable and will be viewed as violations of the academic integrity policy: cheating, deception and misrepresentation, enabling academic dishonesty, fabrication, multiple submission, and plagiarism." Please consult the catalog for further explanation of these examples and due process. Please raise any questions you have about academic integrity in class or during office hours. We will discuss the purpose and particulars of this policy as we prepare for course assignments. While I encourage collaborative learning and study, I want to distinguish this from doing your own work and giving others credit on assignments.

Policy and Penalty for Missed Exams, Assignments, Etc.: Your assignment will be reduced by one grade for each day that it is late. This includes being absent on the due date. Please do not miss class because your assignment is late as you will be penalized for a late paper and missing class. While I am willing to grant extensions with or without penalty for good reasons, professionalism demands that you make such a request prior to the due date if at all possible.

Note: Note: Failure to take an exam, submit an evaluation essay, or participate in the required reports without special arrangement can result in course failure regardless of grade average.

Electronics: All appropriate electronic technology allowed in class, students will come down hard on inappropriate use and your professor will support them! Because we are a laptop university, I encourage you to bring your laptops rather than paper to class, to take notes and refer to D2L and other websites we are discussing. However, surfing the internet, chatting, and texting on cellphones are prohibited by order of your fellow students. Make sure your laptop and cellphone are silenced. Our class will decide on penalties for repeated violators and they will always involve public apology and likely community service to our class!

Classroom Environment/Behavior: No bad behavior, men and women behaving badly! As a group we will explore many interesting topics throughout the semester. This course will be exciting, challenging, and enjoyable for all if we work together. Your suggestions and constructive criticism of this endeavor are welcome and encouraged. It is important that we develop an environment where everyone feels safe to participate and where everyone's participation is encouraged and supported. Please be sure to remove, recycle and dispose of all that you bring into class, kind of like the Boundary Waters!

D2L: We will utilize D2L as needed throughout the semester as needed. I am new to this class communication and course management system as are you and so we will work on this together during the semester in order to accommodate our learning. If desired by the class we could even use more of the discussion forum component of the system to add to class participation opportunities. Policy for Proper Safety Procedures: Your safety is of the utmost concern of WSU and its instructors. Immediately alert your classmates and me to any safety hazards you observe.

Inclusive Excellence Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community.

Winona Campus Resources  Student Support Services, Krueger Library 219, 457-5465 (www.winona.edu/studentsupportservices/)  Inclusion and Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 122, 457-5595 (www.winona.edu/culturaldiversity/)  Disability Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/)  Counseling and Wellness Services, Integrated Wellness Center 222, 457-5330 (www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/)  GLBTA Advocate, contact Counseling and Wellness Services for name and number of the current Advocate  Tutoring Services, Krueger Library 220, 457-5680 (http://www.winona.edu/tutoring/)  Writing Center, Minné Hall 348, 457-5505 (www.winona.edu/writingcenter/)  Math Achievement Center, Tau 313, 457-5370  Advising Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/advising/)

Details about Campus Resources  Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds on campus are Student Support Services and the Inclusion and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and sexual orientations. They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources. Student Support Services is in Krueger Library 219, and they can be reached at 457-5465. The Inclusion and Diversity Office is in Kryzsko Commons Room 122, and they can be reached at 457-5595.  If you have a disability, the Disability Services office can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodation. Their office is in Maxwell Hall, 3rd floor, and they can be reached at 457- 5878. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have a disability, you are encouraged to visit Disability Services as soon as possible.  College can be very stressful. The Counseling Center is there to help you with a wide range of difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many others. Their office is located in the Integrated Wellness Center (room 222) and they can be reached at 457-5330.  For help with understanding the concepts of a particular class or understanding the requirements of an assignment, Tutoring Services offers three types of tutoring: drop-in appointments, 1-on-1 tutoring, and group sessions. You can visit them in the Library in room 220, or go on-line and use the TutorTrac program to schedule a session. • For help specifically with writing and the development of papers, the English department has a Writing Center available to students and staffed by trained graduate students pursuing their Master’s degree in English. The Writing Center is located in Minné Hall 348. You can make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505. • For help specifically with understanding math concepts and solving math problems, the Math Achievement Center (MAC) is staffed with friendly undergraduate tutors who will help you work through difficult material. The MAC is located in Tau 313 and provides free tutoring for all students in math, statistics, or math education courses. The center is open 1pm-10pm Mon-Thurs, 1pm-5pm Fri, and 4pm-8pm Sun.  The GLBTA Advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic and transphobic incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these incidents resolved. In addition, the advocate can direct people to GLBT resources on campus and in Winona.

D2L: We will utilize D2L for the posting of new articles, course information, and assignments. I assume you are familiar with D2L but if not we can go over accessing it briefly in class early in the semester. If the class is interested, we can also offer a D2L discussion forum where discussion will not generally be required but you might receive some participation credit but not to substitute for in-class participation and discussion.

This syllabus is subject to change based upon your learning needs, new readings and resources and WSU academic requirements. If we find a better and/or a more current article on a particular global issue we will add it to D2L and I will give you as much notice as possible. I welcome your suggestions for improving your learning experience, the earlier in the semester, the better.

Course Calendar

(10 class sessions)

T 8-23 Why do you want to study Asia? Introductions and discussion of only course prerequisite- an interest in Asia. What do you think you already know about Asia? Introduction to Asia, internet resources, etc., group formation for presentations. What is Asia, troubles in Asia-warfare, population imbalances, political instability, identity confusion, uneven economic development, environmental destruction, natural disasters, Optimism (growth and orgs), Large country influence past and present, China, Japan, India (US, Russia, EU)- Catalyst for development, Asian Financial Crisis, Historic tensions between nations, North Korea, China Rising, India rising, Afghanistan and 9/11 and Taliban, Pakistan, political and cultural changes, first work on group presentations Course Objectives: 1-4 Video: BBC, NYT, India TV H 8-25 Introduction to South Asia, continuing group work Reading: “India and South Asia Regional Map, Five Images of South Asia,” “India,” pp. 2-33. Objectives: 1-3 Video: music video from India movie Taal

T 8-30 India as a country, India politics, the world’s largest democracy, and its people and resources, continuing group work Readings: “India,” pp. 34-47, “India’s Democratic Challenge,” “Rural Resistance,” “Water to the People,” “HIV in India-The Challenges Ahead,” pp. 82-92, Article on D2L under Content on Mircofinance Visual: Narmada Dam Project update from website Objectives: 1-3 Assignment: Designate your topic of choice for group presentation/D2L display document in class today.

H9-1 Indian ethnic and religious conflict, terrorism, brief group meetings Readings: “Shock of Assam,” “Why Dr. Binyak Sen Must Be Released,” “Mapping the Indian Mujahadeen,” pp. 93-98, latest on India on D2L. Video Excerpts

T 9-6 Pakistan Readings: “Pakistan,” pp. 70-76, “Pakistan Democracy: An Interview with Hussain Haqqani” “Pakistan’s New Generation of Terrorists,” “Pakistan’s Reborn, pp. 124-133, latest on Pakistan on D2L Objectives: 1-3

H 9-8 Afghanistan including conflict and latest on the elections Readings: “Afghanistan” pp. 48-52, “Saving Afghanistan, Beyond the Frame,” pp. 99-108, latest on Afghanistan, elections Objectives: 1-3

T 9-13 Nepal and Bhutan Readings: “Bhutan,” pp. 57-60, “All the King’s Men,” “New Home for Bhutan’s Refugees, pp. 113-116 “Nepal,” pp. 65-69, “Fragile Peacemaking Underway as Nepal Ushers in Democracy, Seeks Talks with the US,” “Date with Democracy,” “Maoists Lose Religion Battle in Nepal,” pp. 118-123 GP: History and Growth of India and Nepal Objectives: 1-3

H9-15 Bangladesh Readings: “Bangladesh,” pp. 53-56, “Growing Discontent,” “Professor Wins $1 Million Prize for Providing Clean Water, One Village at a Time,” pp. 109-112, latest article on Bangladesh on D2L

T9-20 Maldives and Sri Lanka: Island South Asia Readings: “Maldives,” pp. 61-64, “Maldives Silent Revolution,” pp. 117 “Sri Lanka,” pp. 77-81, “Sri Lanka Calming Moves,” pp. 134-135. Objectives: 1-3

H9-22 Review of South Asia, strategizing for final evaluation, integration of South Asia and of Asia, course evaluations. Video on South Asia begin Objectives: 1-4

T9-27 Video on South Asia: complete Objectives: 1-4

Section 2: Southeast Asia (9 class sessions)

H9-29 Introduction to Southeast Asia, overview of Southeast Asia Objectives: 1-3 Due: Paper on South Asia

T10-4 Begin Maritime Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Readings: “Malaysia, pp. 83-86,” “Singapore,” pp. 114-117, “Brunei,” pp. 43-45 Video/Slides: Malaysia and Singapore, Xavier Wilson or others.

H10-6 Maritime Southeast Asia, Indonesia Readings: “Indonesia,” pp. 70-75, “Indonesia’s Reform Era Faces a Test,” pp. 161-164, recent Indonesian political developments. Videos: short videos on Indonesia, Objectives: 1-3

T10-11 East Timor and Papua New Guinea recent news clips on East Timor. Readings: “East Timor,” pp. 61-64, “Papua New Guinea,” pp. 104-107

Th10-13 The Philippines Readings: “Philippines,” pp. 108--113, , D2L article on Aquino Declared Next President GP: American influence and Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Renee and Chris Guest Resource Person on Philippines Objectives: 1-4

T10/18 University Improvement Day (no class)- activities TBA

H10-20 Thailand and Myanmar Readings: “Thailand,” pp. 130-136, “Myanmar,” pp. 87-91, “A New Strategy on Myanmar,” pp.165-166, “People Power Sours: Uncivil Society in Thailand and the Philippines,” pp. 170-175 Video: clips re Myanmar and Thailand

T10-25 Begin Mainland Southeast Asia: Indochina, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Readings: “Vietnam,” pp. 137-142, “Cambodia,” pp. 46-50, Laos, pp. 76-79 Videos: Loung Ung, ABC Nightline, Hmong in Laos, Cambodia Travel Study Trip, Lori Halverson-Wente Course Objectives: 1-3

H10-27 Resource Person: John Borman, DOVE Project Video: Dove Project

T11/1 Democracy and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and strategizing and review, video on Southeast Asia TBA Readings: “Asia’s Democracy Backlash” pp. 182-186, “Yoneji Kuroyanagi,” (interview) pp. 187-189 Objectives: 1-4 Section III: East Asia (9 class sessions)

H11/3 Pacific Rim introduction Reading: “Pacific Rim Map” “The Pacific Rim Diversity and Interconnection,” pp. 2-15. Course Objectives: 1-3 Due: Paper on Southeast Asia

T11/8Japan introduction Reading: “Japan,” pp. 22-36

H 11/10 Japan’s new nationalism Readings: “In Japan, New Nationalism Takes Hold,” pp. 190-191, in Global Studies: Japan and the Pacific Rim GP: The Economy of Japan (Ekaterina, Ariath, and Colton) Objectives: 1-4

T11-15 Introductory discussion of China: history, culture, geography. Readings “China Map” and China, pp. 2-48. GP: Chinese History and Culture (Jason, Trisha) GP: Colonialism and Conquest by and of China (Amanda, Kyle, Alex) Objectives: 1-4

H11-17 The rise, strategy, and threat of China, China’s People, Workers, Human Rights and Health, initial strategizing on paper Readings: “The Real China Threat,” “At the Gate of Greatness,” “Does China Have It Right,” pp. 95-100, “China’s Image Sullied by Tainted Milk,” “Where Gas Guzzlers Convey Status,” “China’s Complicit Capitalists,” “China’s Living Laboratory in Urbanization,” “When China Met Africa,” pp. 104-117, “China’s Factory Blues,” “Bye Bye Cheap Labor,” “Trying to Catch Its Breath,” “China’s Currency Crunch: Why China Needs to Adopt a Floating Exchange Rate,” pp. 118-127, “China’s Spiritual Awakening,” pp. 136-137, “Tibet: Death by Consumerism,” pp.160-162, “Paralympics Bring Forward Plight of China’s Disabled,” “China’s New Prosperity Fuels Fitness Craze,” pp. 168-173, “Privatization Would Enrich China,” “Chinese Muslims Join Global Islamic Market,” pp. 177-180. GP: China’s rise to becoming an Economic powerhouse in Asia (Spencer, Shuhei, and Michael) Course Objectives: 1-3

T11-22 Finish video, China’s, Hong Kong, and Taiwan: past, present and future. Readings: “Hong Kong Special Administration Map and Region, Taiwan Map and Taiwan,” pp. 49-94, “Taiwan’s Liberation of China,” “Beijing and Taiwan Try Their Hand at Détente,” “More than a Game for Taiwan,” pp. 186-193, “Hong Kong Tests Art Buyer’s Courage,” “Hong Kong Poses Threat to City,” pp. 196-197

Th11-24 Thanksgiving, no class, reflect on Asian Thanksgiving festivals

T11-29 The Koreas, Conflict, US and Asia, strategizing on final paper Readings: “North Korea,” pp. 98-103, “Inside the Hermit Kingdom,” pp. 139-169, “South Korea,” pp. 118-123, “America’s Place in the Asian Century,” pp. 143-147 in Global Studies: Japan and the Pacific Rim, links to a current article on North Korea and the Korean Peninsula on Desire to Learn. GP: China's Contribution to the World (Cuong, Simon Young, Seth, Nick) GP: An overview of North Korea (Joshua, Sophie, Laura) GP: Conflict Between North and South Korea (Tiffany, Morgan, Amanda, and Chris) Videos: on recent developments if available. Course Objectives: 1-3

H12-1 Wrap up to East Asia including Korean Peninsula, Remaining Presentations, Strategizing about East Asia Paper Reading: “America’s Place in the Asian Century,” pp. 143-147 in Global Studies: Japan and the Pacific Rim GP: "Exquisite Examples of Asian Religion" (David, Neema, Kalinda, Anna, Diana)

T12-6 13:00-15:00 (1-3 PM), Final Session for classes scheduled for --- 14:00-15:20 (2-3:20 p.m.) TH, East Asia Papers due in D2L Dropbox before class, a celebration of what you learned about Asia this semester with contributions from all of you! GP: Conflicts in Asia including Hmong-Laotian Conflict- How conflicts in Asia have shaped the current culture????