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 Mid November Updates

Angie Kim Virtual Lecture and more!

Here on campus, we were fortunate to get about a week of full autumn color and mild weather before winter started arriving, and the semester is in full swing. There are only a few weeks left before finals, so be sure to take advantage of everything happening on campus! 

Advising Continues

Do you still need advising for Spring 2022? Dr. Oyen still has appointments available! Start by filling out this Google Form. 

Remember: you do not need to sign up for classes right away after your advising appointment. As long as you have met with your advisor, you can register at any time. Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Virtual Lecture with Angie Kim - Tomorrow, 4:30!

Join the Dresher Center, MLLI, and Asian Studies in welcoming novelist Angie Kim to campus virtually for a discussion of her book, Miracle Creek! The online session will take place 4:30-5:30pm on Wednesday, November 17. For more information, and to RSVP, visit MLLI's myUMBC page. 

Info Sessions - Joining the Residential Life Team

Residential Life is hosting three information sessions - tonight, Nov 22, and Dec 1 - for students who are interested in being Resident Assistants (RAs), Desk Managers (DMs), or Maintenance Assistants (MAs) during the 2022-23 academic year. Selected applicants receive a single room in on-campus housing, a meal plan, and a small cash stipend. 

More information about the information sessions is available on myUMBC, and more information about the positions themselves are available in the 'Paraprofessional' section of Residential Life's website. 

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
  • Tomorrow, Nov 17, 4:30pm - Angie Kim Virtual Lecture
  • Nov 24-26 (next week!) - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 2, 4pm - Humanities Forum Virtual Lecture with Dr. Vaporis, "A Lord, A Pauper, and an Artist" - more info here 
  • Dec 13 - Last day of classes; last day for full semester withdrawal

[thumbnail image ID: Vibrant orange and red maple leaves frame a photo of Mt Fuji in Japan, topped with its famous snow cap. The photo was taken on a clear day and the bright blue sky is reflected in the water of the lake below.]

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