JAPAN 1005: Practicum in East Asian Calligraphy

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the art of calligraphy in East Asia. Emphasis is placed on writing kana (Japanese syllabaries) and kanji (Chinese characters) correctly with a calligraphy brush and ink. Students practice writing basic strokes and characters and create their own calligraphic works. The course is conducted in English. No prior study of Japanese is required. This course counts toward the Global Perspectives graduation requirement.