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Turner, James S. – Humanities, 1991
Traces Asian studies' infusion into the curriculum at Columbia University. Attributes the program's development to Wm. Theodore de Bary's influence, including his translating and editing of primary sources. States his work continues to serve as basic texts in Japanese, Chinese, Indian, and Buddhist traditions. Discusses his views on scholarship,…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Asian History, Asian Studies, College Curriculum
Olds, Alan – Humanities, 1992
Describes a high school world literature course taught by an instructor from a National Endowment for the Humanities teacher-scholar program studying Chinese literature. Contends that students should learn about Chinese philosophy and value systems if they are to understand Chinese literature. (CFR)
Descriptors: Asian History, Chinese Culture, Confucianism, Cross Cultural Studies