Courses for All IMA Students
Continuing study of Japanese at the advanced level. Stresses reading comprehension, spoken fluency, and composition; uses original materials, such as newspaper/magazine articles, TV news, and video. Introduces additional Kanji characters. Advanced use of Japanese and character dictionaries.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 248-000 (8046)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kinjo, Masaki
EAST-UA 248-000 (8047)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kinjo, Masaki
EAST-UA 248-000 (9312)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nonaka, Kayo
EAST-UA 248-000 (9044)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yamamoto, Tsumugi
EAST-UA 248-000 (9633)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hanawa, Yukiko
Continuing study of Japanese at the intermediate level. Stresses reading comprehension, spoken fluency, and composition, with materials organized around social and cultural topics; continues to introduce new Kanji characters.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 249-000 (8641)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Matsumoto, Mayumi
EAST-UA 249-000 (8704)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yamamoto, Tsumugi
EAST-UA 249-000 (9724)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hanawa, Yukiko
Designed to further develop proficiency in speaking and writing through readings on and discussions of socio-cultural topics relevant to today’s China. Focuses on improving reading comprehension and writing skills. The objectives are: to further improve oral communicative competence by incorporating semi-formal or formal usages; to acquire vocabulary and patterns necessary for conducting semi-formal or formal discussions of socio-cultural topics; to increase reading speed of texts with more advanced syntax; to learn to make context-based guess about the meaning of a new word, conduct sentence analysis and solve textual problems with the aid of dictionaries; to write and present more fully developed narratives or reasoned and structured arguments in length; to learn to employ basic rhetoric methods; to learn to appreciate stylistic usage of Chinese language.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 206-000 (8042)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Wed11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Shao, Wenteng
EAST-UA 206-000 (8043)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Shao, Wenteng
EAST-UA 206-000 (9299)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Liao, Shiqi
Introductory course in modern spoken and written Japanese, designed to develop fundamental skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Gives contextualized instructions to develop both communicative and cultural competency. Systematically introduces the Japanese writing system (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji).
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
EAST-UA 247-000 (5866)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at OnlineInstructed by Takeda, Shuichiro
EAST-UA 247-000 (5867)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at OnlineInstructed by Matsumoto, Mayumi
EAST-UA 247-000 (5868)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kinjo, Masaki
EAST-UA 247-000 (5869)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Matsumoto, Mayumi
EAST-UA 247-000 (5870)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kinjo, Masaki
EAST-UA 247-000 (5871)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nonaka, Kayo
EAST-UA 247-000 (5872)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hanawa, Yukiko
EAST-UA 247-000 (5873)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at OnlineInstructed by Takeda, Shuichiro
EAST-UA 247-000 (5874)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yamamoto, Tsumugi
EAST-UA 247-000 (5876)at Washington SquareInstructed by
EAST-UA 247-000 (5877)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yamamoto, Tsumugi
Designed to further develop proficiency in speaking and writing through readings on and discussions of socio-cultural topics relevant to today’s China. Focuses on improving reading comprehension and writing skills. The objectives are: to further improve oral communicative competence by incorporating semi-formal or formal usages; to acquire vocabulary and patterns necessary for conducting semi-formal or formal discussions of socio-cultural topics; to increase reading speed of texts with more advanced syntax; to learn to make context-based guess about the meaning of a new word, conduct sentence analysis and solve textual problems with the aid of dictionaries; to write and present more fully developed narratives or reasoned and structured arguments in length; to learn to employ basic rhetoric methods; to learn to appreciate stylistic usage of Chinese language.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 205-000 (8041)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Wed9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Gao, Chen
EAST-UA 205-000 (8903)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Xu, Jiayi
Designed to consolidate the student’s overall aural-oral proficiency. Focuses gradually on the written aspect of Chinese. The objectives are: to be able to obtain information from extended conversation; to both express and expound on, in relative length, feelings and opinions on common topics; to expand vocabulary and learn to decipher meaning of compound words; to develop reading comprehension of extended narrative, expository and simple argumentative passages; to solve non-complex textual problems with the aid of dictionaries; to write in relative length personal narratives, informational narratives, comparison and discussion of viewpoints with level-appropriate vocabulary and grammatical accuracy, as well as basic syntactical cohesion; to continue being acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 203-000 (8037)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Sun, Jing Ying
EAST-UA 203-000 (9311)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Zhou, Cong
EAST-UA 203-000 (8038)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Zhou, Cong
Designed to consolidate the student’s overall aural-oral proficiency. Focuses gradually on the written aspect of Chinese. The objectives are: to be able to obtain information from extended conversation; to both express and expound on, in relative length, feelings and opinions on common topics; to expand vocabulary and learn to decipher meaning of compound words; to develop reading comprehension of extended narrative, expository and simple argumentative passages; to solve non-complex textual problems with the aid of dictionaries; to write in relative length personal narratives, informational narratives, comparison and discussion of viewpoints with level-appropriate vocabulary and grammatical accuracy, as well as basic syntactical cohesion; to continue being acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 204-000 (8039)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hao, Guangyu
EAST-UA 204-000 (8040)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Xu, Jiayi
EAST-UA 204-000 (9578)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Xu, Jiayi
Designed to develop and reinforce language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing as it relates to everyday life situations. The objectives are: to master the Chinese phonetic system (pinyin and tones) with satisfactory pronunciation; to understand the construction of commonly used Chinese Characters (both simplified and traditional) and learn to write them correctly; to understand and use correctly basic Chinese grammar and sentence structures; to build up essential vocabulary; to read and write level appropriate passages; to become acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
EAST-UA 201-000 (5841)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Wang, Qiuyu
EAST-UA 201-000 (5842)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Zhou, Cong
EAST-UA 201-000 (5843)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at OnlineInstructed by Hou, Xiaohong
EAST-UA 201-000 (5845)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at OnlineInstructed by Hou, Xiaohong
Designed to develop and reinforce language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing as it relates to everyday life situations. The objectives are: to master the Chinese phonetic system (pinyin and tones) with satisfactory pronunciation; to understand the construction of commonly used Chinese Characters (both simplified and traditional) and learn to write them correctly; to understand and use correctly basic Chinese grammar and sentence structures; to build up essential vocabulary; to read and write level appropriate passages; to become acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.
East Asian Studies (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
EAST-UA 202-000 (9955)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yu, Wenqian
EAST-UA 202-000 (9956)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Liu, Catherine
EAST-UA 202-000 (9957)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Yu, Wenqian
Study of the drama and theatre of America since 1900, including Eugene O?Neill, Susan Glaspell, the Group Theatre, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, Adrienne Kennedy, Amiri Baraka, Sam Shepard, David Mamet, David Rabe, Arthur Kopit, August Wilson, George Wolfe, David Henry Hwang, John Guare, and Maria Irene Fornes.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Explores the relationship between two kinds of theories: theories of meaning and theories of perfor-mance. Among the theories of meaning to be studied are semiotics, deconstruction, feminism, psychoanalysis, new historicism, and poExplores the relationship between two kinds of theories: theories of meaning and theories of perfor-mance. Among the theories of meaning to be studied are semiotics, deconstruction, feminism, psychoanalysis, new historicism, and postmodernism. Theories of practice include naturalism, Dadaism, futurism, epic theatre, theatre of cruelty, poor theatre, and environmental theatre. Theories are examined through theoretical essays and representative plays.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
The study of African American dramatic traditions from early minstrelsy to turn-of-the-century musical extravaganzas; from the Harlem Renaissance folk plays to realistic drama of the 1950s; from the militant protest drama of the 1960s to the historical and experimental works of the present. Issues of race, gender, class; of oppression and empowerment; of marginality and assimilation are explored in the works of such playwrights as Langston Hughes, Alice Childress, Lorraine Hansberry, Amiri Baraka, Adrienne Kennedy, Charles Fuller, George C. Wolfe, Ntozake Shange, August Wilson, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Anna Deavere Smith. The sociohistorical context of each author is also briefly explored.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
DRLIT-UA 255-000 (20524)09/01/2022 – 12/14/2022 Thu2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
DRLIT-UA 609-000 (20807)09/02/2021 – 12/14/2021 Tue2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Goldberg, Andrew · Woolf, Brandon
This course (different each time) examines different traditions, innovations, representations, and locations of Asian theatre. The influence of major aesthetic texts such as the Natyasastra and the Kadensho is studied in relationship to specific forms of theatre such as Kagura, Bugaku, Noh, Bunraku, Kabuki, Shingeki, Jingxi, Geju, Zaju, Kathakali, Kathak, Odissi, Chau, Manipuri, Krishnattam, Kutiyattam, Raslila, and P?ansori. The dramatization of religious beliefs, myths, and legends is examined in a contemporary context. Different focuses include Middle Eastern performance, Japanese theatre, traditional Asian performances on contemporary stages, religion and drama in Southeast Asia, and traditions of India.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Combines the study of drama as literary text with the study of theatre as its three-dimensional translation, both theoretically and practically. Drawing on the rich theatrical resources of New York City, students see approximately 12 plays, covering classical to contemporary and traditional to experimental theatre. On occasion, films or videotapes of plays are used to supplement live performances. Readings include plays and essays in theory and criticism.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Introduction to the reading of Shakespeare. Examines about 10 plays each term, generally in chronological order. First term: the early comedies, tragedies, and histories up to Hamlet. Second term: the later tragedies, the problem plays, and the romances, concluding with The Tempest.
Dramatic Literature (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
DRLIT-UA 225-000 (9682)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue,Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Guillory, John
DRLIT-UA 225-000 (9799)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Fri12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Clark, Katharine
DRLIT-UA 225-000 (9800)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Clark, Katharine
The intermediate workshops offer budding fiction writers and poets an opportunity to continue their pursuit of writing through workshops that focus on a specific genre. The workshops also integrate in-depth craft discussions and extensive outside reading to deepen students’ understanding of the genre and broaden their knowledge of the evolution of literary forms and techniques.
Creative Writing (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (8090)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Wed2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Rohrer, Matthew
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (8091)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Wed4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Popa, Maya
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (8692)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Fitterman, Robert
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (8092)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Wed8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Gallagher, Jean
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (8628)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Nutter, Geoffrey
CRWRI-UA 817-000 (20174)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Tue7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Eye, David
Creative Writing (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
CRWRI-UA 825-000 (8096)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Thu4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Taylor, Charles H
CRWRI-UA 825-000 (8690)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Wed4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Shapiro, Susan
The intermediate workshops offer budding fiction writers and poets an opportunity to continue their pursuit of writing through workshops that focus on a specific genre. The workshops also integrate in-depth craft discussions and extensive outside reading to deepen students’ understanding of the genre and broaden their knowledge of the evolution of literary forms and techniques.
Creative Writing (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8084)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Lieu, Jocelyn
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8085)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Thu2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mesmer, Sharon
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8086)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kingsley-Ma, Hannah
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8087)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Thu4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Hood, Ann
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8088)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Fri2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Price, Eliza
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8627)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Mon7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Price, Eliza
CRWRI-UA 816-000 (8691)01/24/2022 – 05/09/2022 Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Bock, Charles