ASIAN 300 covers selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews for Hieyoon Kim report minimal weekly homework, typically one movie and one reading, with only three writing assignments and no exams.
ASIA ENCHANTED: GHOSTS, GODS, AND MONSTERS explores Asian conceptions of the monstrous, ghostly, and divine through religious studies, literature, anthropology, and history.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students must complete substantial required readings before every lecture, often with tight deadlines, creating significant time pressure.
Introductory survey of major South Asian religions and their cultural, historical, ritual, and philosophical foundations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload includes three papers, reading quizzes, and discussion posts, with assessments described as easy but sometimes unclear. Attendance is effectively mandatory due to small daily assignments.