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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Winter Session Asian Studies Electives: Catch Up, Get Ahead!

Culture, Social Science, and Arts & Humanities Opportunities

Winter 2022 Registration Opens Monday, October 18!

Winter 2022 classes meet January 3-28, and many will take place online. Students who enroll in Winter courses typically take one class (up to 4.5 credits). Winter can be a great opportunity to catch up or get ahead if you are planning to graduate in four years! 

Asian Studies students may be especially interested in the following electives which will be offered this winter: 

  • HIST 381 - From Samurai to Salariman: Japanese History Through Film and Literature - Prof. Vaporis
    Meetings: asynchronous, online
    This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'culture' requirements
  • HIST 434 - The Vietnam Wars in International Context - Prof. Oyen 
    Meetings: asynchronous, online
    This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'social science' requirements
  • MUSC 230 - Musics of the World - Prof. Beck
    Meetings: synchronous (Tues/Thurs/Fri 9am-12:10pm), online
    This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'arts and humanities' requirements and UMBC's GEP/GFR 'culture' requirements
Students do not need registration clearance for Winter classes. If you have questions about whether a winter class makes sense for you and your plans, you're welcome to make an appointment with Dr. Oyen for guidance and assistance. 

For general information about Winter Session 2022, visit the Winter Session website.

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