ASIAN 100 provides a comparative and interdisciplinary introduction to multiple cultures of Asia.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Adam Kern, Charo D'Etcheverry: The workload is generally light, featuring online quizzes and group projects. However, one reviewer reports an absurd amount of required reading, up to 600 pages weekly, despite the class being considered easy overall.
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.
HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN SOUTH ASIA explores historical South Asian conceptions of health, illness, and traditional healing systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani.
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.