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.

SEMINAR: INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO ASIA

ASIAN 815

An overview of current research being done on Asia in a variety of different disciplines.

TOPICS IN ASIAN STUDIES

ASIAN 300

Selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures.

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 ASIAN LITERATURE

ASIAN 360

Literary or cultural study of a particular theme, work, period, or genre in regions across Asia. Translations serve as the principal texts.