Explore topics in comparative, connected, and/or trans-Asian literatures and languages. Important thinkers and movements in Asian history will be examined and discussed. Through close readings and discussion, presentations, and writing probe vital theories, methodologies, and critical themes in Asian Studies research.

TOPICS IN ASIAN STUDIES

ASIAN 300

Selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures.

PROSEMINAR: STUDIES IN CULTURES OF ASIA

ASIAN 630

Advanced topics in Asian studies.

CAPSTONE SEMINAR IN ASIAN HUMANITIES

ASIAN 600

An examination of methodological and theoretical issues in Asian humanities, with emphasis on literary, religious, and cultural studies.

TOPICS IN CHINESE LITERATURE

ASIAN 371

Literary or cultural study of a particular theme, work, period, or genre in Chinese literature. Possible topics include: Confucian Analects, The Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, or Traditional Chinese Drama. Translations serve as the principal texts, but students of Chinese are required to do some reading in the original.