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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News and Updates - End of Winter Term, Start of Spring 2024!

Welcome Week, Internships, Study Abroad, and More!

The WInter Session is wrapping up and Spring 2024 is just around the corner. We hope that you've had a productive, relaxing January, and are looking forward to welcoming you to campus next week, whether you're returning or just joining us for your first semester! 

Winter Welcome Week 2024

Check out some of the special events taking place around campus next week as part of Winter Welcome Week 2024! From breakfast socials and opportunities to visit and chat with organizations and offices around campus to basketball games and the returning favorite Big Breakfast with Bingo, there's something for everyone on the schedule! Learn more on the Winter Welcome Week website. 

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarships - Application Open

Have you thought about study abroad, but wonder about how to pay for it? If you receive Pell grants as part of your financial aid, or are the child of an active duty service member in the military, the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship program may be just the thing for you! 

The Gilman scholarships award up to $8000 to support study abroad for students with demonstrated financial need. UMBC's Education Abroad Office will host several information sessions about the program in February - be sure to attend! The Gilman scholarship application deadline is March 7! 

Other Study Abroad Opportunities - Start Planning Now!

If the Gilman program isn't a good fit, but you still want to consider study abroad this summer, or for some or all of the 2024-25 academic year, start planning now! The Education Abroad office has created a useful road map of the steps you'll need to take to plan the perfect study abroad experience - check out their myUMBC post today, and contact them for more information!

Internships Available - Maryland Public Service Scholars

Do you have any plans this summer? Consider applying for one of the Maryland Public Service Scholars Program's summer internships!  These paid opportunities give students a chance to explore careers in government agencies and nonprofit organizations and make a difference in the lives of Marylanders. 

Applications for this competitive program are due March 1 - and more information is available at one of the Program's information sessions. 

Upcoming Important Dates and Deadlines
  • Jan 29 - First Day of Spring 2024 Semester
  • Feb 2 - Last day to join a waitlist for a class
  • Feb 9 - Last day to drop a class without a "W" on your transcript
  • Feb 15 - Graduation application deadline
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