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 News and Updates - Mid-October

Advising, Winter Session Options, ASCOM Meetings!

We hope you enjoyed celebrating Homecoming 2021 last week and this past weekend! The semester continues, and so does the approach of autumn leaves and weather.

Advising is Coming!

We've set up a convenient Advising Guide on our website to help you with your planning. Take a look, and let us know if you have any questions. We're here to help! Spring 2022 registration begins on November 2, 2021. Start planning now so that you'll be ready when your registration time begins!

Winter Session 2022

Thinking about taking a class during the Winter Session? Winter session registration opens on Monday next week (Oct 18). Winter can be a great time to catch up on GEP requirements or to take an elective you couldn't quite fit into your fall or spring schedule! 

Most of the course offerings this winter will be online, but a few are available on-campus. If you aren't sure what classes might be an option for you and your degree plans, please email us, and we'll be happy to help!

Career Fair for Students with Advanced Japanese Skills

Do you have at least three years of Japanese language study? Thinking about plans for after you graduate? The Boston Career Forum's Virtual Booth Days event will take place on October 30 and 31 (Japan time) and will connect students with more than 160 companies around the world. Registration is free, but space is limited - if you're interested, you can sign up online, or check out the attached flyer for more information. 

ASCOM Meetings - Fridays at Noon

Want to get involved on campus? Interested in meeting fellow Asian Studies students? The Asian Studies Council of Majors (ASCOM) meets every Friday at noon this semester in Fine Arts 558! 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines
  • ASCOM meeting: every Friday at noon, Fine Arts Building 558
  • Winter Session registration opens Monday, Oct 18
  • Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes available Monday, Oct 25

Is there something you'd like to see in these bulletins, or something you have a question about? Let us know! 

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