Topics in Asian Literature

ASIAN 360 explores specific themes, works, or genres in Asian literature and culture through the study of translations.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jamal Jones3.8/5

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Historical reviews of Anatoly Detwyler: Students should prepare to read for every discussion to stay engaged in the literature course.

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ASIAN 360

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Jamal Jones is the current instructor. Historical reviews for Anatoly Detwyler describe him as passionate, though one review disputes this. Rania Huntington is reported to create a fun environment but is also criticized for being extremely strict regarding attendance policies.

ANATOLY DETWYLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RANIA HUNTINGTON is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews for Anatoly Detwyler and Rania Huntington describe passionate instruction and fun environments, though one review disputes positive feedback and another cites strict attendance policies.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.70 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.61 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=72 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.73 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=77 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Anatoly Detwyler: Students should prepare to read for every discussion to stay engaged in the literature course.

Historical reviews of Rania Huntington: Reviewers report fun stories and a positive environment, while others note strict attendance policies with no leniency.

Topics

  • Asian literary themes, works, periods, and genres
  • Translated literary texts

Skills

  • Literary and cultural analysis
  • Analysis of translated texts

Grades

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Sources & history

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Selected offering source records
ASIAN 360 · Fall 2026

Topics in Asian Literature

Recorded 2026-09-07
ASIAN 360 · Fall 2026

Sanskrit and the World

Recorded 2026-09-07
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