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    Japan and East Asian Security

    Japan and East Asian Security

    This course explores Japan's role in world orders, past, present, and future. It focuses on Japanese conceptions of security; rearmament debates; the relationship of domestic politics to foreign policy; the impact of Japanese technological and economic transformation at home and abroad; alternative trade and security regimes; Japan's response to 9/11; and relations with Asian neighbors, Russia, and the alliance with the United States.

    Subjects:
    Area Studies and Political Science
    Keywords:
    Diplomatic relations Japan Politics government National security East Asia
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
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    Chinese I (Regular)

    Chinese I (Regular)

    This subject is the first semester of four that forms an introduction to modern standard Chinese, commonly called Mandarin, the language with the largest number of native speakers in the world. It is the official language of Mainland China and Taiwan, and one of the official languages of Singapore. The course presupposes no prior background in the language. Course objectives are to master Mandarin pronunciation, including the recognition and writing of Pinyin romanization, basic reading and writing skills (around 150 characters in the traditional character set or the simplified set), and to develop the ability to participate in simple, practical conversations on everyday topics. The relationship between Chinese language and culture and the sociolinguistically appropriate use of language will be stressed throughout. Typical class format will include performance of memorized basic conversations, drills, questions and discussion, and various types of communicative exercises.

    Subjects:
    Foreign Language Learning and Chinese Studies
    Keywords:
    Chinese language -- Dialects Marin dialects -- Pronunciation
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
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    Making Public Policy

    Making Public Policy

    This course aims to get students thinking about politics and policy as a part of their everyday life.

    Subjects:
    Political Science and Sociology
    Keywords:
    Policy sciences Political planning
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
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    Introduction to Linguistics

    Introduction to Linguistics

    This course studies what is language and what does knowledge of a language consist of. It asks how do children learn languages and is language unique to humans; why are there many languages; how do languages change; is any language or dialect superior to another; and how are speech and writing related. Context for these and similar questions is provided by basic examination of internal organization of sentences, words, and sound systems. No prior training in linguistics is assumed.

    Subjects:
    English Language and Language and Languages
    Keywords:
    Linguistics
    Resource Type:
    Courseware