Advanced study in topics, disciplines, and
research methods in Asian studies. Reading and
critical analysis of scholarship; exposure to
major debates and controversies in the field that
may include, but are not limited to, comparative
study and interdisciplinary methodology. Focus
varies depending on areas of the instructor's
teaching and/or research. Assignments are
organized around a substantial final project
and/or several smaller projects. May be taken
twice with change of topic.
Interdisciplinary introduction to the region of
Asia, including East, Southeast, and South Asia,
emphasizing current events and contemporary
social concerns through film, literature, art,
journalism, and academic texts. Diversity and
interrelatedness of Asia through themes of
globalization and urbanization, gender,
environmental activism, ethnicity and
nationalism, development, religion, and social
movements.
Historical development of contemporary social and, cultural life in South Korea. Topics include, popular culture, language, material culture,, regional relations, religion, and colonialism.
Students' immersion in scholarly literature in the, humanities and social sciences on a broad topic, chosen by the instructor. The objective is to hone, Asian studies majors' and minors' ability to, analyze the perspectives and methods taken by the, many disciplines that contribute to scholarly work, on Asia. We anticipate our students will become, adept at a truly interdisciplinary approach to, Asian studies through this process.
Historical development of contemporary social and, cultural life in South Korea. Topics include, popular culture, language, material culture,, regional relations, religion, and colonialism.