Intro Topics in Asian Studies explores the interdisciplinary field of understanding Asia's historical and contemporary cultures through critical and informed thinking.
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ASIAN 299
Directed Study
1–3 creditsUndergraduate directed study projects arranged with a faculty member, titled DIRECTED STUDY.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
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Survey of Modern Chinese Literature introduces Chinese-language prose fiction and poetry from the late 19th century through today.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anatoly Detwyler
Students described Anatoly Detwyler as a passionate and knowledgeable instructor in Chinese literature who was generally well-regarded for his teaching. One student noted the course required reading two or more 10-page stories weekly and retaining every detail for oral midterm and final exams.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026ASIAN 682
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsSenior honors thesis course where students write a thesis paper under faculty advisor guidance during the second semester.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
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ASIAN 698
Directed Study
2–3 creditsDirected study allows students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.
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ASIAN 699
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
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).
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ASIAN 799
Reading for Research
1–3 creditsStudents compile reading lists for preliminary exam fields, read essential sources, and demonstrate critical reading in advisory meetings.
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ASIAN 990
Thesis Research
3 creditsThesis Research for doctoral students, involving research in connection with the doctoral thesis.
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