Faculty of Arts and Science
Introduction to Asia
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Examination of histories, cultures, and societies of Asia. Diversity across time and space while also emphasizing commonalities in the civilizations of South, Southeast, and East Asia. Thematic organization will make reference to history, geography, literature, religion, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, politics, economics, global health, gender and social issues to provide a broad introduction to Asia.
Lib Ed Req:Social Science
Japan, Asia, and the World
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0 or
3-0-1
A comparative study of Japan within the world. Offered in collaboration with students and professors from Gakushuin Women's College in Japan. Topics include history, society, business, religions, geography, popular culture, and international relations.
Equivalent:Asian Studies 1850 (Japan and International Relations) (prior to 2020/2021);
Asian Studies 1850 (Japan, North America and the World) (prior to 2020/2021);
Asian Studies 2850 (Japan, Asia, and the World) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Asian Studies 3150/Women and Gender Studies 3150
Gender and Asia (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
This series examines the complex intersections of gender in the Asian context. Individual course offerings will focus on, but not be limited to, the following: development and economy, cross-border migration, militarization and regional conflicts, impact of globalization, culture and politics, youth and democratization, environment and sustainability, tradition and sexualities, science and modernization, and social justice movements.
Prerequisite(s):One of Women and Gender Studies 1000 or Asian Studies 1000
Lib Ed Req:Social Science
Asian Studies 3200/Religious Studies 3200
Asian Religions and Film (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
This series examines the interplay between Asian religious traditions and film. Films about Asian religions will be analyzed along with films shaped by Asian religious, philosophical, and aesthetic sensibilities. Hinduism, Buddhism, and East Asian religions will be most prominently represented.
Prerequisite(s):One of Asian Studies 1000, Religious Studies 2100, Religious Studies 2200, Religious Studies 2330, or Religious Studies 2360
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Asian Studies 3400/Japanese Studies 3400
Japanese Society and Culture
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Exploration of Japanese society and culture from pre-modern to present day encompassing a range of different theoretical perspectives from history, education, religion, food, language, holidays, pop culture, family, modernization, and subcultures.
Prerequisite(s):15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities