Upcoming Semester Asian Studies Courses

Fall 2026 registration begins March 31! Please refer to advising (and registration clearance) for more info.

Upcoming Semester Courses that apply to the Asian Studies program (BA, Minor, Certificate)

The following Fall 2026 classes count towards the requirements for the Asian Studies major, minor, and certificate. Where applicable, a class’s GEP attributes (“Arts and Humanities,” “Writing Intensive,” etc) have been indicated. If you have questions, please email us, and we’ll be happy to assist you!

  • ASIA 100 (GEP: Culture), Mika Thornburg, In Person, M/W 1-2:15pm
  • HIST 103 (GEP: Culture, Social Sciences), Constantine Vaporis, Online, T/Th 10-11:15
  • PHIL 230 (GEP: Culture, Arts & Humanities), Joonho Lee, In Person, M/W 1-2:15

For available language courses, please refer to the schedule of classes below for a full list from the search bar.

  • AMST 375 (Studies in Asian American Culture), Tamara Bhalla, In Person, M/W 1-2:15
  • ASIA 330 / ART 335 (The Dao of Intermedia), Irene Chan, In Person, M/W 10-11:50
  • ASIA 399 (Internship in Asian Studies), Fan Yang (TBD)
  • ECON 382 (Asian Economic History), David Mitch, In Person, T/Th 5:30-6:45
  • ENGL 315 (Studies in World Literature), Emily Yoon, In Person, M/W 1-2:15
  • ENGL 369 (Race and Ethnicity in U.S. Literature), Emily Yoon, In Person, M/W 2:30-3:45
  • HIST 202 (Islamic Empires: Gunpowder, Merchants, and Miniatures), Noorzehra Zaidi, In Person, T/Th 10-11:15
  • HIST 380 (Women and Gender in Asia), Jinghong Zhang, In Person, T/Th 4-5:15
  • HIST 368 (Hindus, Muslims, and their Others: The Construction of Identities in India and Pakistan), Noorzehra Zaidi In Person, T/Th 12:30-3:45
  • HIST 434 (The Vietnam Wars in International Context; GEP: Social Sciences), Meredith Oyen, In Person, F 1-3:30
  • HIST 479 (China’s Long Revolution), Jinghong Zhang, In Person T/Th 11:30-12:45
  • MLL 311 (Introduction to Korean Culture), Kyung-Eun Yoon, In Person M/W 10-11:15
  • MLL 317 (Images of Society in Contemporary Japanese Films), TBA, In Person T/Th 1-2:15
  • MUSC 230 (Musics of the World; GEP: Culture, Arts & Humanities), Michelle Purdy, In Person, T/Th 11:30-12:45
  • MUSC 310 (Gamelan Ensemble), Michelle Purdy, In Person, T/Th 2:30-3:45
  • PHIL 460 (Virtue Ethics East and West), Joonho Lee, In Person, M/W 4-5:15

 

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Asian Studies Last Week of Classes Updates

Good luck with finals!

It's the last week of classes for Fall 2021. There's still a lot happening on and around campus, though, so if you're feeling overwhelmed with studying and classes, take a minute and check out some of these events! 

COVID Booster and Flu Shot Clinic - Wednesday, Dec 8

Retriever Integrated Health is hosting a COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot clinic at the RAC on Wednesday, December 8 (tomorrow!). Registration only takes a minute. Get your booster now, and help to fight the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in your community at home! 

Gamelan Concert - Friday, Dec 10

UMBC's Gamelan Ensemble will hold its concert this Friday, December 10, from 5-6pm in the PAHB's Music Box Theatre. Admission is free - due to COVID-19 restrictions, space may be limited, so don't miss your chance to see these unique and beautiful orchestras! 

UMBC Anime Society Presents: Fall 2021 24 Hours of Anime Marathon - Friday, Dec 10

Join the UMBC Anime Society for this semester's edition of their popular anime marathon, beginning on Friday, December 10, at 7pmand running straight through until Saturday evening! For more information about this hybrid online and in-person event, visit their myUMBC page. 

Finals Stressbuster Tips and Events
  • Let out some creative energy with (seb) at their final Paint Night of the semester, tonight (Dec 7) at 7pm in the Commons. Hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, and a winter craft with friends - don't miss it! 
  • Looking for someplace quiet to study, and all your usual haunts in the library are packed? SGA has shared some additional options that will be available for students over the next few weeks. 
  • UMBC's First-Gen Network is hosting a De-Stress Zone in the Commons Sports Zone on Monday, December 13, at 2pm. Stop by for snacks, games, and study tips! More information is available on myUMBC, here. 
  • If you live on campus, don't miss RSA's famous Midnight Breakfast event at True Grit's on Monday, Dec 13, at 11pm! 
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
  • Ongoing: Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 Advising and Registration - contact us if you have any questions! 
  • Friday, Dec 10: Gamelan Concert at the PAHB
  • Dec 13: Last day of classes
  • Dec 14: Study Day
  • Dec 15-21: Finals
  • Dec 22: Winter Undergraduate Commencement
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