The premodern poetic traditions of China and Japan focusing on Daoist, Buddhist, and Shinto influences. This course explores connections between poetry, meditation, painting, spirituality, and the natural world. Students will study individual poet’s lives and historical contexts and will examine the impact of Zen aesthetics on haiku expression. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Perspectives: G

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