Prof. Cerulli has a deep knowledge of South Asian religions and history--his passion will get you excited too. Despite being a lecture, the Prof. Cerulli takes the time to learn everyone's name and will encourage you to voice your thoughts. I had so much fun learning in this course! Sad for it to end :(Rate My Professors ↗
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Anthony Cerulli
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Classes with Anthony Cerulli
Gateway to Asia: Special Topics
3–4 creditsGateway to Asia: Special Topics offers a comparative, interdisciplinary introduction to multiple Asian cultures, with possible topics including travelogues, languages, and food cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.15 GPA, 55.2% A/AB (n=58 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.36 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=42 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Directed Study
1–3 creditsUndergraduate directed study projects arranged with a faculty member, titled DIRECTED STUDY.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Directed Study
2–3 creditsDirected study allows students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Directed Study
2–3 creditsDirected Study offers students an opportunity to work with a faculty member on an individual study program in Asian studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Reading for Research
1–3 creditsStudents compile reading lists for preliminary exam fields, read essential sources, and demonstrate critical reading in advisory meetings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Thesis Research
3 creditsThesis Research for doctoral students, involving research in connection with the doctoral thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 100 | Gateway to Asia: Special Topics |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 799 | Reading for Research |
| Spring 2027 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 299 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 655 | Ethnography in Asia |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 799 | Reading for Research |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2026 | ASIAN/RELIGST 218 | History of Medicine in South Asia |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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