Asian Languages and Cultures
College of Letters & Science

Courses for Requirements

Fall 2025

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Asian Languages & Cultures Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

East Asian Languages
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 105: First Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 205: Third Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [I, LAS]

South Asian Languages

ASIALANG 121: First Semester Hindi-Urdu, Asif Muhammad [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 221: Third Semester Hindi-Urdu, Asif Muhammad [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 135: First Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 235: Third Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 137: First Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 237: Third Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 123: First Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 223: Third Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 125: First Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 225: Third Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 127: First Semester Indonesian, Hany Noviya [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 227: Third Semester Indonesian, Hany Noviya [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 129: First Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 229: Third Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 131: First Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 231: Third Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

East Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 300 (003): Korean War: Local and Global History [I, H] – Online
This course is offered through the Big Ten Academic Alliance CourseShare program, which allows UW-Madison students to share a virtual classroom with students from other Big Ten universities. This arrangement increases the range of perspectives in the classroom and contributes to broader discussion of course topics. Students from UW and up to two other Big Ten campuses will attend the synchronous online class sessions. The instructor, a faculty member of the University of Iowa, will facilitate discussions and make sure that students from all campuses participate together.
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 351: Survey of Classical Chinese Literature, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi [I, Lit] ASIALANG 102 (or E ASIAN 102 prior to Fall 2019), placement into ASIALANG 201, or graduate/professional standing
ASIAN 360 (001): Contemporary Japanese Novel, Dr. Steve Ridgely [I, Lit]
ASIAN 375: Survey of Chinese Film, Dr. Anatoly Detwyler [I, H]
ASIAN 434: Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, Dr. Junko Mori [I, H] ASIALANG 104 or 356 (E ASIAN 104 or 320 prior to Summer 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 203
ASIAN 454: Samurai: History and Image, Dr. Sarah Thal [I, H or S]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Y. Li [I, H]
HIST 201: Japan after 1945, Dr. L Young [I, H, Com B]*

South Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 274: Religion in South Asia, Dr. Jones [E, H]
ASIAN 307: A Survey of Tibetan Buddhism, Jampa Khedup [I, H]
ASIAN 379: Cities of Asia, Dr. Chopra [I, H]
ASIAN 473: Meditation in Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, Dr. Buhnemann [I, H]
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of South Asia: Indus Civilization, Dr. Kenoyer [I, S]
COMP LIT 358: Heroic Epic India & Greece, Dr. C. Livanos [I, L]

Southeast Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 244: Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines, Dr. Mike Cullinane [E, H or S]
ASIAN 301 (002): Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [I, S]
ASIAN 319: The Vietnam Wars, tbc, [I, S]
ASIAN 458: History of Southeast Asia Since 1800, Dr. Juan Fernandez Capiral [I, S]
ASIAN AM 240 (006): Hmong & Refugee Texts, Therese Jasperson [I, H or S, ES]
ASIAN AM 540: Southeast Asian Memory & Trauma, Dr. Thao [I, H or S, ES]

Asian Studies Courses (may count for a regional course, by DARS exception):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B] – East, South or SEA
ASIAN 300 (002): Sufism, Dr. Anna Gade [I, H] – South or SEA
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S] – East, South or SEA
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit] – East, South or SEA
ASIAN AM 240 (001): Contemporary Asian American Identities, Dr. Lisa Ho [I, H or S, ES]
SOC 310: The Discourse of Dictators, Demagogues & Extremists, Dr. M McCoy [I, LAS]*

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 630 (002): Agents of Resistance in Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [A, H]
ASIAN 630 (003): Caste Race & Religion in Asia, Dr. Jamal Jones [A,H]

East Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

East Asian Languages
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 105: First Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 205: Third Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [I, LAS]

East Asian Studies Courses (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]

Chinese Studies Course (complete 1):
ASIAN 351: Survey of Classical Chinese Literature, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi [I, Lit] ASIALANG 102 (or E ASIAN 102 prior to Fall 2019), placement into ASIALANG 201, or graduate/professional standing
ASIAN 375: Survey of Chinese Film, Dr. Anatoly Detwyler [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Y. Li [I, H]

Japanese Studies Course (complete 1):
ASIAN 360 (001): Contemporary Japanese Novel, Dr. Steve Ridgely [I, Lit]
ASIAN 434: Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, Dr. Junko Mori [I, H] ASIALANG 104 or 356 (E ASIAN 104 or 320 prior to Summer 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 203
ASIAN 454: Samurai: History and Image, Dr. Sarah Thal [I, H or S]
HIST 201: Japan after 1945, Dr. L Young [I, H, Com B]*

Korean Studies Course (complete 1):
ASIAN 300 (003): Korean War: Local and Global History [I, H] – Online
This course is offered through the Big Ten Academic Alliance CourseShare program, which allows UW-Madison students to share a virtual classroom with students from other Big Ten universities. This arrangement increases the range of perspectives in the classroom and contributes to broader discussion of course topics. Students from UW and up to two other Big Ten campuses will attend the synchronous online class sessions. The instructor, a faculty member of the University of Iowa, will facilitate discussions and make sure that students from all campuses participate together.

Additional Coursework in the Major (complete at least 6 credits):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 300 (002): Sufism, Dr. Anna Gade [I, H]
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN AM 240 (001): Contemporary Asian American Identities, Dr. Lisa Ho [I, H or S, ES]
SOC 310: The Discourse of Dictators, Demagogues & Extremists, Dr. M McCoy [I, LAS]*

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 630 (002): Agents of Resistance in Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [A, H]
ASIAN 630 (003): Caste Race & Religion in Asia, Dr. Jamal Jones [A,H]

South Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

South Asian Languages

ASIALANG 121: First Semester Hindi-Urdu, Asif Muhammad [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 221: Third Semester Hindi-Urdu, Asif Muhammad [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 135: First Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 235: Third Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 137: First Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 237: Third Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

South Asian Studies Courses (complete 6 courses, 16 credits):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 300 (002): Sufism, Dr. Anna Gade [I, H]
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S]
ASIAN 274: Religion in South Asia, Dr. Jones [E, H]
ASIAN 307: A Survey of Tibetan Buddhism, Jampa Khedup [I, H]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 379: Cities of Asia, Dr. Chopra [I, H]
ASIAN 473: Meditation in Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, Dr. Buhnemann [I, H]
ASIALANG 321: Fifth Semester Hindi-Urdu, Asif Muhammad
ASIALANG 335: Fifth Semester Tibetan
ASIALANG 337: Fifth Semester Persian
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of South Asia: Indus Civilization, Dr. Kenoyer [I, S]
COMP LIT 358: Heroic Epic India & Greece, Dr. C. Livanos [I, L]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 630 (002): Agents of Resistance in Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [A, H]
ASIAN 630 (003): Caste Race & Religion in Asia, Dr. Jamal Jones [A,H]

Southeast Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 123: First Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 223: Third Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 125: First Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 225: Third Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 127: First Semester Indonesian, Hany Noviya [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 227: Third Semester Indonesian, Hany Noviya [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 129: First Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 229: Third Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 131: First Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 231: Third Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

Southeast Asian Studies Courses (complete 6 courses, at least 16 credits):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 244: Southeast Asia: Vietnam to the Philippines, Dr. Mike Cullinane [E, H or S]
ASIAN 300 (002): Sufism, Dr. Anna Gade [I, H]
ASIAN 301 (002): Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [I, S]
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S]
ASIAN 319: The Vietnam Wars, tbc, [I, S]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 379: Cities of Asia, Dr. Chopra [I, H]
ASIAN 458: History of Southeast Asia Since 1800, Dr. Juan Fernandez Capiral [I, S]
ASIAN AM 240 (001): Contemporary Asian American Identities, Dr. Lisa Ho [I, H or S, ES]
ASIAN AM 240 (006): Hmong & Refugee Texts, Therese Jasperson [I, H or S, ES]
ASIAN AM 540: Southeast Asian Memory & Trauma, Dr. Thao [I, H or S, ES]
SOC 310: The Discourse of Dictators, Demagogues & Extremists, Dr. M McCoy [I, LAS]*
ASIALANG 323: Fifth Semester Filipino
ASIALANG 325: Fifth Semester Hmong
ASIALANG 348: Fifth Semester Indonesian
ASIALANG 329: Fifth Semester Thai
ASIALANG 331: Fifth Semester Vietnamese

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 630 (002): Agents of Resistance in Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [A, H]
ASIAN 630 (003): Caste Race & Religion in Asia, Dr. Jamal Jones [A,H]

Chinese Major

Chinese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 301: Fifth Semester Chinese, tbc [A, H, LAS]

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 378: Chinese Conversation, Dr. Wang, ASIALANG 202 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 457: Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing, Dr. Zhang, ASIALANG 301, 379, or placement into 302 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 475 (002): Adv Topics in Asian Translation: Traditional Chinese Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington, AL 301 required [A, H]

Chinese Culture, Linguistics, and Literature Coursework

Introductory Course (choose one):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]

Intermediate-Level Courses (complete three):
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S]
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 351: Survey of Classical Chinese Literature, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi [I, Lit] ASIALANG 102 (or E ASIAN 102 prior to Fall 2019), placement into ASIALANG 201, or graduate/professional standing
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 375: Survey of Chinese Film, Dr. Anatoly Detwyler [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Y. Li [I, H]

Chinese Studies Capstone Course (choose one):
ASIAN 641: History of Chinese Literature I, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi, AL 301 required [A, L]

Japanese Major

Japanese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 303: Fifth Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [A, H]

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation, Dr. Nakakubo, ASIALANG 204 required [A, LAS]
ASIALANG 451: Advanced Readings in Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 303 required [A, H]

Japanese Culture, Linguistics, and Literature Coursework

Introductory Course (choose one):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]

Intermediate-Level Courses (complete three):
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 360 (001): Contemporary Japanese Novel, Dr. Steve Ridgely [I, Lit]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 434: Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, Dr. Junko Mori [I, H] ASIALANG 104 or 356 (E ASIAN 104 or 320 prior to Summer 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 203
ASIAN 454: Samurai: History and Image, Dr. Sarah Thal [I, H or S]”
HIST 201: Japan after 1945, Dr. L Young [I, H, Com B]*

Japanese Studies Capstone Course (choose one):
ASIAN 533: Readings in Early Modern Japanese Literature: Early Modern Japanese Graphic Novel, Dr. Kern, students who have completed ASIALANG 301 may enroll please email Professor Kern for a permission number to enroll: alkern@wisc.edu [A,L]

Korean Major

Korean Language Requirements
ASIALANG 105: First Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 205: Third Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 305: Fifth Semester Korean, Dr. BJ Lim

Advanced Korean Language Courses (complete 3):
ASIALANG 405: Seventh Semester Korean, Dr. BJ Lim

Korean Culture, Linguistics, and Literature Coursework

Introductory Course (choose one):
ASIAN 100: The Asian Wave, Dr. Adam Kern [E, H]
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted, Dr. Charo D’Etcheverry [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]

Intermediate Korean Studies Courses (choose three):
ASIAN 300 (003): Korean War: Local and Global History [I, H] – Online
This course is offered through the Big Ten Academic Alliance CourseShare program, which allows UW-Madison students to share a virtual classroom with students from other Big Ten universities. This arrangement increases the range of perspectives in the classroom and contributes to broader discussion of course topics. Students from UW and up to two other Big Ten campuses will attend the synchronous online class sessions. The instructor, a faculty member of the University of Iowa, will facilitate discussions and make sure that students from all campuses participate together.

ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN AM 240 (001): Contemporary Asian American Identities, Dr. Lisa Ho [I, H or S, ES]
SOC 310: The Discourse of Dictators, Demagogues & Extremists, Dr. M McCoy [I, LAS]*

Korean Studies Capstone Course (choose one):
ASIAN 630 (002): Agents of Resistance in Asia, Dr. Nhu Truong [A, H]
ASIAN 630 (003): Caste Race & Religion in Asia, Dr. Jamal Jones [A,H]

Chinese Professional Communication Certificate

Chinese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (complete 3 courses):
ASIALANG 301: Fifth Semester Chinese, tbc [A, H, LAS]
ASIALANG 378: Chinese Conversation, Dr. Wang, ASIALANG 202 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 457: Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing, Dr. Zhang, ASIALANG 301, 379, or placement into 302 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 475 (002): Adv Topics in Asian Translation: Traditional Chinese Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington, AL 301 required [A, H]

Chinese Studies Elective (choose one):
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 308: Introduction to Buddhism, Dr. Anne Hansen [I, H or S]
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 351: Survey of Classical Chinese Literature, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi [I, Lit] ASIALANG 102 (or E ASIAN 102 prior to Fall 2019), placement into ASIALANG 201, or graduate/professional standing
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 375: Survey of Chinese Film, Dr. Anatoly Detwyler [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Y. Li [I, H]
ASIAN 641: History of Chinese Literature, Dr. Xiuyuan Mi, AL 301 required [A, L]

Japanese Professional Communication Certificate

Japanese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [I, LAS]

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (complete 3 courses):
ASIALANG 303: Fifth Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [A, H]
ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation, Dr. Nakakubo, ASIALANG 204 required [A, LAS]
ASIALANG 451: Advanced Readings in Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 303 required [A, H]

Japanese Studies Elective (choose one):
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 334: Gender, Work, Family in East Asia, Dr. Eun Sil Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 360 (001): Contemporary Japanese Novel, Dr. Steve Ridgely [I, Lit]
ASIAN 360 (003): Asian Speculative Fiction, Dr. Rania Huntington [I, Lit]
ASIAN 434: Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, Dr. Junko Mori [I, H] ASIALANG 104 or 356 (E ASIAN 104 or 320 prior to Summer 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 203
ASIAN 454: Samurai: History and Image, Dr. Sarah Thal [I, H or S]”
ASIAN 533: Readings in Early Modern Japanese Literature: Early Modern Japanese Graphic Novel, Dr. Kern, students who have completed ASIALANG 301 may enroll please email Professor Kern for a permission number to enroll: alkern@wisc.edu [A,L]
HIST 201: Japan after 1945, Dr. L Young [I, H, Com B]*

Summer 2025

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Asian Languages & Cultures Major + named options

Intermediate Language Courses

South Asian Languages
Offered through SASLI (South Asia Summer Language Institute)

Southeast Asian Languages
Offered through SEASSI (Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute)

East Asian Studies Course (complete 2):

HIST 201 (001): World War II in Asia (online) I,H, Com B
HIST 201 (002): Shanghai Life and Crime (online), I, H, Com B
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations (online), E, H or SS

Asian Studies (elective):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters (online), E, H, Com B
ASIAN 360 (001): Disasters in Asian Pop Culture (online), I, Lit
ASIAN AM 240: Contemporary Asian Am History (online), I, H or SS, Ethnic Studies
GEOG 340: World Regions in Global Context (modality TBC), I, S

Chinese Major or Certificate

Advanced Language Course (complete 3):

ASIALANG 475 (001): Medical Chinese (in person), 5th semester Chinese required

Chinese Studies Introductory course (complete 1):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters (online), E, H, Com B
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations (online), E, H or SS

Chinese Studies Intermediate course (complete 3):
ASIAN 360 (001): Disasters in Asian Pop Culture (online), I, Lit
HIST 201 (001): World War II in Asia (online) I,H, Com B
HIST 201 (002): Shanghai Life and Crime (online), I, H, Com B

Japanese Major or Certificate

Advanced Language Course (complete 3):
ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation (online), A, LAS, AL 204 required

Japanese Studies Introductory course (complete 1):
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters (online), E, H, Com B
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations (online), E, H or SS

Japanese Studies Intermediate course (complete 3):
ASIAN 360 (001): Disasters in Asian Pop Culture (online), I, Lit
HIST 201 (001): World War II in Asia (online) I,H, Com B

Spring 2025

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Asian Languages & Cultures Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

East Asian Languages
ASIALANG 102: Second Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 202: Fourth Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 104: Second Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 113: First Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 204: Fourth Semester Japanese, tbc [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 106: Second Semester Korean, Dr. Ahn [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 206: Fourth Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [I, LAS]

South Asian Languages
ASIALANG 122: Second Semester Pashto, TBC [E, LAS]

ASIALANG 134: Second Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 234: Fourth Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 136: Second Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 236: Fourth Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 138: Second Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 238: Fourth Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 140: Second Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 240: Fourth Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [I, LAS]

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 124: Second Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 224: Fourth Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 126: Second Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 226: Fourth Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 128: Second Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 228: Fourth Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 130: Second Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 230: Fourth Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 132: Second Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 232: Fourth Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 222: Fourth Semester Lao, TBC [I, LAS]

Asian Studies Courses (talk to advisor, can count for a regional course):
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova [E, Com B]
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase [I, H]
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington [I, L]
ART HIST 303 (004) Architextiles in Asia, C. Lin [I, H]

East Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
 ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (002) Evangelion, Steven Ridgely (I, H)
ASIAN 336: Social Change in Contemporary Korea, Eun Sil Oh (I, S)
ASIAN 352 Survey of Modern Chinese Literature, Anatoly Detwyler (I, L)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (002) Modern to Contemporary Korean Literature, Grace Jung (I, L)
ASIAN 375 Korean Cinema, Grace Jung (I, H)
ASIAN 432 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics, Ying Yang, (I, H)
ART HIST 103 (002) Chinese Art & Drama, Y. Li (E, H)
ECON 350 The Chinese Economy, S. Chan (I, S) – ECON 101, 111, A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024
HIST 201 (14) Japan After 1945, L. Young (I, H, Com B)
HIST 332 East Asia & The U.S. Since 1899, D. Fields (I, H or S)

South Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 179 Passage Through India: South Asia’s Global Architectural Histories, Preeti Chopra [E, H]
ASIAN 268 Tibetan Cultures and Traditions, Jampa Khedup (E, H)
ASIAN 301 Social Studies Topics in East Asian Studies (002) Anthropology of South Asia, Miki Chase (I, S)
ASIAN 308 Introduction to Buddhism, TBC (I, H or S)
ASIAN 405 Gods and Goddesses of South Asia, Gudrun Buhnemann (I, H)
ASIAN 428 Visual Cultures of India, Preeti Chopra (I, H)
ASIAN 460 The History of Yoga, Gudrun Buhnemann (I, H)
ANTHRO 322 The Origins of Civilization, M. Kenoyer [I, S]
ENGL 444 India & Victorian Imagination, A. Shubert [I, L]
HIST 142 History of South Asia to the Present, M. Banerjee [E, S]
HIST 265 An Introduction to Central Asia: From the Silk Route to Afghanistan, G. Durham [E, H]
HIST 450 Making of Modern South Asia, M. Banerjee [I, H or S]

Southeast Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia:  Vietnam to the Philippines, Michael Cullinane (E, H or S)
ASIAN 319 The Vietnam Wars, Alfred McCoy (I, H or S)
ASIAN 403 Southeast Asian Literature, tyrell Haberkorn (I, L)
ASIAN AM 240 (011) Asian Am & Vietnam War, P. Tran (I, H or S, ES)
ASIAN AM 240 (012) Hmong Refugee History, C. Her (I, H or S, ES)
ASIAN AM 319 Afro Asian Improv: From Hip Hop to Martial Arts Fusion, P. Choy [I, H, ES]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 505 The Perfectible Body in Religions, Medicines, and Politics, Anthony Cerulli (A, H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (001) Queer Asia, tyrell Haberkorn (A,H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (002) Languages of Asia: Diversity and Unity, Ying Yang (A,H)

East Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

East Asian Languages
ASIALANG 102: Second Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 202: Fourth Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 104: Second Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 113: First Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 204: Fourth Semester Japanese, tbc [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 106: Second Semester Korean, Dr. Ahn [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 206: Fourth Semester Korean, Dr. Gagnon [I, LAS]

East Asian Studies Course (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova (E, Com B)
 ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase (I, H)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
HIST 332 East Asia & The U.S. Since 1899, D. Fields (I, H or S)

Chinese Studies Course (complete 1 course):
ASIAN  352 Survey of Modern Chinese Literature, Anatoly Detwyler (I, L)
ASIAN 432 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics, Ying Yang, (I, H)
ART HIST 103 (002) Chinese Art & Drama, Y. Li (E, H)
ECON 350 The Chinese Economy, S. Chan (I, S) – ECON 101, 111, A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024

Japanese Studies Course (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (002) Evangelion, Steven Ridgely (I, H)
HIST 201 (14) Japan After 1945, L. Young (I, H, Com B)

Korean Studies Course (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 336: Social Change in Contemporary Korea, Eun Sil Oh (I, S)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (002) Modern to Contemporary Korean Literature, Grace Jung (I, L)
ASIAN 375 Korean Cinema, Grace Jung (I, H)

Additional Course Work in the Major (choose from any of the courses listed above, 6 credits)

Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 505 The Perfectible Body in Religions, Medicines, and Politics, Anthony Cerulli (A, H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (001) Queer Asia, tyrell Haberkorn (A,H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (002) Languages of Asia: Diversity and Unity, Ying Yang (A,H)
ASIAN 632 Studies in Chinese Linguistics (001) Second Language Pragmatics, Weihua Zhu (A, H)
ASIAN 642 History of Chinese Literature II, Anatoly Detwyler (A, L)

South Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

South Asian Languages
ASIALANG 122: Second Semester Pashto, TBC [E, LAS]

ASIALANG 134: Second Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 234: Fourth Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 136: Second Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 236: Fourth Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 138: Second Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 238: Fourth Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 140: Second Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 240: Fourth Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [I, LAS]

South Asian Studies Courses – complete 6 classes from the following course options (at least 16 credits):
 ASIAN 179 Passage Through India: South Asia’s Global Architectural Histories, Preeti Chopra [E, H]
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova (E, Com B)
ASIAN 268 Tibetan Cultures and Traditions, Jampa Khedup (E, H)
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase (I, H)
ASIAN 301 Social Studies Topics in East Asian Studies (002) Anthropology of South Asia, Miki Chase (I, S)
ASIAN 308 Introduction to Buddhism, N. Kittisenee (I, H or S)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
ASIAN 405 Gods and Goddesses of South Asia, Gudrun Buhnemann (I, H)
ASIAN428 Visual Cultures of India, Preeti Chopra (I, H)
ASIAN 460 The History of Yoga, Gudrun Buhnemann (I, H)
ASIALANG 334: Sixh Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 336: Sixth Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 338: Sixth Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 340: Sixth Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [I, LAS]
ANTHRO 322 The Origins of Civilization, M. Kenoyer [I, S]
ENGL 444 India & Victorian Imagination, A. Shubert [I, L]
HIST 142 History of South Asia to the Present, M. Banerjee [E, S]
HIST 265 An Introduction to Central Asia: From the Silk Route to Afghanistan, G. Durham [E, H]
HIST 450 Making of Modern South Asia, M. Banerjee [I, H or S]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 505 The Perfectible Body in Religions, Medicines, and Politics, Anthony Cerulli (A, H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (001) Queer Asia, tyrell Haberkorn (A,H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (002) Languages of Asia: Diversity and Unity, Ying Yang (A,H)

Southeast Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 124: Second Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 224: Fourth Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 126: Second Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 226: Fourth Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 128: Second Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 228: Fourth Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 130: Second Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 230: Fourth Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 132: Second Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 232: Fourth Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 222: Fourth Semester Lao, TBC [I, LAS]

Complete six classes from the following course options (at least 16 credits):
 ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova (E, Com B)
 ASIAN 244 Introduction to Southeast Asia:  Vietnam to the Philippines, Michael Cullinane (E, H or S)
ASIAN 319 The Vietnam Wars, Alfred McCoy (I, H or S)
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase (I, H)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
ASIAN 403 Southeast Asian Literature, tyrell Haberkorn (I, L)
ASIALANG 324: Sixth Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 326: Sixth Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 328: Sixth Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 330: Sixth Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 332: Sixth Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]
ASIAN AM 240 (011) Asian Am & Vietnam War, P. Tran (I, H or S, ES)
ASIAN AM 240 (012) Hmong Refugee History, C. Her (I, H or S, ES)
ASIAN AM 319 Afro Asian Improv: From Hip Hop to Martial Arts Fusion, P. Choy [I, H, ES]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 505 The Perfectible Body in Religions, Medicines, and Politics, Anthony Cerulli (A, H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (001) Queer Asia, tyrell Haberkorn (A,H)
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (002) Languages of Asia: Diversity and Unity, Ying Yang (A,H)
HIST 500 (003) Gender & Empire in SE Asia, Juan Fernandez Capiral (A, LAS) – HISTORY 201 or junior standing

Chinese Major

Chinese Language Requisites
ASIALANG 102: Second Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 202: Fourth Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (complete 3 courses)
ASIALANG 302: Sixth Semester Chinese, 3 cr (Y. Yang) Advanced, Humanities, LAS
ASIALANG 312: Second Semester Classical Chinese, 3 cr (R. Huntington) Advanced, Literature
ASIALANG 379: Business Chinese, 3 cr. (T. Wang) Advanced, LAS – AL 202 requisite
ASIALANG 454: Advanced Chinese through Media, 3 cr (T. Zhang) Advanced, LAS – AL 301 requisite

Chinese Studies Courses – Introductory Course (complete one):
 ASIAN 100 Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova (E, Com B)
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)
ART HIST 103 (002) Chinese Art & Drama, Y. Li (E, H)

Intermediate Courses (complete 3 courses ):
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase (I, H)
ASIAN 352 Survey of Modern Chinese Literature, Anatoly Detwyler (I, L)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
ASIAN 432 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics, Ying Yang, (I, H)
ECON 350 The Chinese Economy, S. Chan (I, S) – ECON 101, 111, A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024
HIST 332 East Asia & The U.S. Since 1899, D. Fields (I, H or S)

Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 630 Proseminar: Studies in Cultures of Asia  (002) Languages of Asia: Diversity and Unity, Ying Yang (A,H)
ASIAN 632 Studies in Chinese Linguistics (001) Second Language Pragmatics, Weihua Zhu (A, H)
ASIAN 642 History of Chinese Literature II, Anatoly Detwyler (A, L)

Japanese Major

Japanese Language Requisites
ASIALANG 104: Second Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 113: First Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 204: Fourth Semester Japanese, tbc [I, LAS]

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (complete 3 courses)
ASIALANG 313: Classical Japanese, 3 cr (C. D’Etcheverry) Intermediate, Literature – AL 204 requisite
ASIALANG 375: Advanced Japanese: Solidifying the Foundations, 3 cr. Advanced, Humanities, LAS – AL 303 requisite
ASIALANG 377: Business Japanese Communication, 3 cr (T. Nakakubo) Advanced, LAS – AL 204 requisite
ASIALANG 452: Advanced Japanese through Audio-Visual Media, 3 cr (J. Mori) Advanced, Humanities, LAS – AL 303 requisite
ASIALANG 475: Advanced Topics in Asian Translation: Theory & Practice: Japanese, 3 cr (A. Kern) Advanced, Humanities

Japanese Studies Courses – Introductory Course (complete one):
 ASIAN 100 Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, N. Egorova (E, Com B)
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)

Intermediate Courses (complete 3 courses ):
 ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (001) Animal Ethics in Asia, Miki Chase (I, H)
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (002) Evangelion, Steven Ridgely (I, H)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
HIST 201 (14) Japan After 1945, L. Young (I, H, Com B)
HIST 332 East Asia & The U.S. Since 1899, D. Fields (I, H or S)

Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 563 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (001) Mishima, Steven Ridgely (A, L)

Chinese Professional Communication Certificate

Chinese Language Requisites
ASIALANG 102: Second Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 202: Fourth Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

Required Chinese Language Course
ASIALANG 379: Business Chinese, 3 cr. (T. Wang) Advanced, LAS – AL 202 requisite

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (complete 3 courses)
ASIALANG 302: Sixth Semester Chinese, 3 cr (Y. Yang) Advanced, Humanities, LAS
ASIALANG 454: Advanced Chinese through Media, 3 cr (T. Zhang) Advanced, LAS – AL 301 requisite

Chinese Studies Courses (complete one):
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)
ASIAN 352 Survey of Modern Chinese Literature, Anatoly Detwyler (I, L)
ASIAN 360 Topics in Asian Literature (001) Asian Speculative Fiction, Rania Huntington (I, L)
ASIAN 432 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics, Ying Yang, (I, H)
ASIAN 632 Studies in Chinese Linguistics (001) Second Language Pragmatics, Weihua Zhu (A, H)
ASIAN 642 History of Chinese Literature II, Anatoly Detwyler (A, L)
ASIALANG 312: Second Semester Classical Chinese, 3 cr (R. Huntington) Advanced, Literature
ART HIST 103 (002) Chinese Art & Drama, Y. Li (E, H)
ECON 350 The Chinese Economy, S. Chan (I, S) – ECON 101, 111, A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024
HIST 332 East Asia & The U.S. Since 1899, D. Fields (I, H or S)

Japanese Professional Communication Certificate

Japanese Language Requisites
ASIALANG 104: Second Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 113: First Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 204: Fourth Semester Japanese, tbc [I, LAS]

Required Japanese Language Course
ASIALANG 377: Business Japanese Communication, 3 cr (T. Nakakubo) Advanced, LAS – AL 204 requisite

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (complete 3 courses)
ASIALANG 375: Advanced Japanese: Solidifying the Foundations, 3 cr. Advanced, Humanities, LAS – AL 303 requisite
ASIALANG 452: Advanced Japanese through Audio-Visual Media, 3 cr (J. Mori) Advanced, Humanities, LAS – AL 303 requisite
ASIALANG 475: Advanced Topics in Asian Translation: Theory & Practice: Japanese, 3 cr (A. Kern) Advanced, Humanities

Japanese Studies Courses (complete one):
ASIAN 100 Gateway to Asia: Special Topics: Manga Unbound, Adam Kern (E, H)
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations, Viren Murthy (E, H or S)
ASIAN 300 Topics in Asian Studies (002) Evangelion, Steven Ridgely (I, H)
ASIAN 563 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (001) Mishima, Steven Ridgely (A, L)
ASIALANG 313: Classical Japanese, 3 cr (C. D’Etcheverry) [Intermediate, Literature] – AL 204 requisite
HIST 201 (14) Japan After 1945, L. Young (I, H, Com B)

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Asian Languages & Cultures Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Revolutions and Revolutionaries in Asia, Dr. Haberkorn [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

East Asian Languages
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 105: First Semester Korean, Dr. Ahn [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 205: Second Semester Korean, TBC [I, LAS]

South Asian Languages
ASIALANG 121: First Semester Pashto, TBC [E, LAS]

ASIALANG 133: First Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 233: Third Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 135: First Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 235: Third Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 137: First Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 237: Third Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 139: First Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 239: Third Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [I, LAS]

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 123: First Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 223: Third Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 125: First Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 225: Third Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 127: First Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 227: Third Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 129: First Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 229: Third Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 131: First Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 231: Third Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 221: Third Semester Lao, TBC [I, LAS]

East Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 103: Introduction to East Asian History: China, Dr. Dennis [E, H or S]
ASIAN 104: Introduction to East Asian History: Japan, Dr. Murthy [E, H or S]
ASIAN 253: Japanese Popular Culture, Dr. Ridgley [E, H]
ASIAN 254: Korean Popular Culture, TBC [E, H]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 300: Topics in Asian Studies: Korean Shamans and Clowns. This course includes selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus on Korea’s shamanic (mudang) history and traditions as well as the clown (kwangdae) archetype through literature, film and television shows from Korea. Topics of exploration include the cultural significance of shamanic rituals for locals, how gender and sexuality get dismantled and reconstructed in shamanism, and the meaning behind play and performances by the kwangdae. Dr. Grace Jung [I,H]
ASIAN 301 (001): Gender, Work & Family in East Asia, Dr. Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 301 (002): Language & Society of the Two Koreas, Dr. Hangtae Cho, University of Minnesota CourseShare — Online
ASIAN 337: Social & Intellectual History of China, 589 AD-1919, Dr. Dennis [I, H or S]
ASIAN 354: Early Modern Japanese Literature, Dr. Kern, ASIALANG 104, required [I, L]
ASIAN 358: Language in Japanese Society, Dr. Mori, ASIALANG 104, required [I, H or S]
ASIAN 360: Modern East Asian Literature, Dr. Detwyler [I, L]
ASIAN 361: Love and Politics: The Tale of Genji, Dr. D’Etcheverry [I, L]
ASIAN 371: Journey to the West & Creation of the Gods, Dr. Huntington [I,L]
ASIAN 433: Topics in East Asian Visual Cultures, Dr. Kern [I, H]
ASIAN 435: Teaching of Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 204, required [A, LAS]
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of East & SE Asia, Dr. Kim [I, S]
ANTHRO 357: Introduction to the Anthropology of Japan, Dr. Ohniki-tierney [I, S]
ART HIST 307: From Tomb to Temple: Ancient Chinese Art and Religion in Transition, Dr. Li [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Li [I, H]
Ed Pol 245: Education in East Asia, Dr. Liu [E, S]
Poli Sci 324: Chinese Politics, Dr. Lei [I, S]

South Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 218: Health & Healing in South Asia, Dr. Cerulli [E, H]
ASIAN 274: Religion in South Asia, Dr. Jones [E, H]
ASIAN 307: A Survey of Tibetan Buddhism, Jampa Khedup [I, H]
ASIAN 379: Cities of Asia, Dr. Chopra [I, H]
ASIAN 473: Meditation in Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, Dr. Buhnemann [I, H]
ANTHRO 352: Ancient Technology and Invention, Dr. Kenoyer [I, S, Com B]
ENGL 577: Postcolonial Theatre: Drama, Theory and Performance in the Global South, Dr. A. Dharwadker [A, L]

Southeast Asian Studies Courses (complete 2 courses):
ASIAN 246: Southeast Asian Refugees of the “Cold” War, Dr. Cullinane [E, H or S, ES]
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of East & SE Asia, Dr. Kim [I, S]
ASIAN AM 170: Hmong American Experiences in the United States [E, H or S, ES]
ASIAN AM 240: Hmong & Refugee Texts [I, H or S, ES]
GEOG 557: Development and Environment in Southeast Asia [A, S]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 621: Mapping, Making, and Representing Colonial Spaces, Dr. Chopra [I, H]

ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

ASIAN 630 (002): Violence, Justice and History in SEA, Dr. Haberkorn [A, H]

ALC - East Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Revolutions and Revolutionaries in Asia, Dr. Haberkorn [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 105: First Semester Korean, Dr. Ahn [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 205: Second Semester Korean, TBC [I, LAS]

East Asia-focused Course (complete 1, 3 cr.):
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 301 (001): Gender, Work & Family in East Asia, Dr. Oh [I, S]
ASIAN 360: Modern East Asian Literature, Dr. Detwyler [I, L]
ASIAN 433: Topics in East Asian Visual Cultures, Dr. Kern [I, H]
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of East & SE Asia, Dr. Kim [I, S]
Ed Pol 245: Education in East Asia, Dr. Liu [E, S]

China-focused Course (complete 1, 3 cr.):
ASIAN 103: Introduction to East Asian History: China, Dr. Dennis [E, H or S]
ASIAN 337: Social & Intellectual History of China, 589 AD-1919, Dr. Dennis [I, H or S]
ASIAN 371: Journey to the West & Creation of the Gods, Dr. Huntington [I, L]
ART HIST 307: From Tomb to Temple: Ancient Chinese Art and Religion in Transition, Dr. Li [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Li [I, H]
Poli Sci 324: Chinese Politics, Dr. Lei [I, S]

Japan-focused Course (complete 1, 3 cr.):
ASIAN 104: Introduction to East Asian History: Japan, Dr. Murthy [E, H or S]
ASIAN 253: Japanese Popular Culture, Dr. Ridgley [E, H]
ASIAN 354: Early Modern Japanese Literature, Dr. Kern, ASIALANG 104, required [I, L]
ASIAN 358: Language in Japanese Society, Dr. Mori, ASIALANG 104, required [I, H or S]
ASIAN 361: Love and Politics: The Tale of Genji, Dr. D’Etcheverry [I, L]
ASIAN 435: Teaching of Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 204, required [A, LAS]
ANTHRO 357: Introduction to the Anthropology of Japan, Dr. Ohniki-tierney [I, S]

Korean-focused Course (complete 1, 3 cr.):
ASIAN 254: Korean Popular Culture, TBC [E, H]
ASIAN 300: Topics in Asian Studies: Korean Shamans and Clowns. This course includes selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus on Korea’s shamanic (mudang) history and traditions as well as the clown (kwangdae) archetype through literature, film and television shows from Korea. Topics of exploration include the cultural significance of shamanic rituals for locals, how gender and sexuality get dismantled and reconstructed in shamanism, and the meaning behind play and performances by the kwangdae. Dr. Grace Jung [I,H]
ASIAN 301 (002): Language & Society of the Two Koreas, Dr. Hangtae Cho, University of Minnesota CourseShare — Online

Complete two additional East Asian or Regional-focused courses (6 cr.) from any of the courses above, including:
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, Dr. Jones [E, H, Com B]

Trans Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 621: Mapping, Making, and Representing Colonial Spaces, Dr. Chopra [I, H]

ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

ASIAN 630 (002): Violence, Justice and History in SEA, Dr. Haberkorn [A, H]

ALC - South Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Revolutions and Revolutionaries in Asia, Dr. Haberkorn [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

South Asian Languages
ASIALANG 121: First Semester Pashto, TBC [E, LAS]

ASIALANG 133: First Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 233: Third Semester Hindi, Zara Chowdhary [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 135: First Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 235: Third Semester Tibetan, Jampa Khedup [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 137: First Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 237: Third Semester Persian, Dr. Mirsharafi [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 139: First Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 239: Third Semester Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Asif [I, LAS]

South Asian-focused Courses (choose 6, up to 18 cr.):
ASIAN 218: Health & Healing in South Asia, Dr. Cerulli [E, H]
ASIAN 274: Religion in South Asia, Dr. Jones [E, H]
ASIAN 307: A Survey of Tibetan Buddhism, Jampa Khedup [I, H]
ASIAN 379: Cities of Asia, Dr. Chopra [I, H]
ASIAN 473: Meditation in Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, Dr. Buhnemann [I, H]
ANTHRO 352: Ancient Technology and Invention, Dr. Kenoyer [I, S, Com B]
ENGL 577: Postcolonial Theatre: Drama, Theory and Performance in the Global South, Dr. A. Dharwadker [A, L]

Trans Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 621: Mapping, Making, and Representing Colonial Spaces, Dr. Chopra [I, H]

ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

ASIAN 630 (002): Violence, Justice and History in SEA, Dr. Haberkorn [A, H]
Sixth Semester Language is an option available in the spring term.

ALC - Southeast Asian Studies Major

Gateway to Asia (required course):
ASIAN 100: Revolutions and Revolutionaries in Asia, Dr. Haberkorn [E, H]

Language Requirements (1st-4th semester, 4 courses):

Southeast Asian Languages
ASIALANG 123: First Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 223: Third Semester Filipino, Richard Nichols [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 125: First Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 225: Third Semester Hmong, Choua Lee [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 127: First Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 227: Third Semester Indonesian, Dr. Barnard [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 129: First Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 229: Third Semester Thai, Janpanit Surasin [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 131: First Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 231: Third Semester Vietnamese, Hong Dinh [I, LAS]

ASIALANG 221: Third Semester Lao, TBC [I, LAS]

Southeast Asian-focused Courses (choose 5, up to 15 cr.):
ASIAN 246: Southeast Asian Refugees of the “Cold” War, Dr. Cullinane [E, H or S, ES]
ANTHRO 310: Archaeology of East & SE Asia, Dr. Kim [I, S]
GEOG 557: Development and Environment in Southeast Asia [A, S]

Hmong Studies focused Course (choose one):
ASIAN AM 170: Hmong American Experiences in the United States [E, H or S, ES]
ASIAN AM 240: Hmong & Refugee Texts [I, H or S, ES]

Trans-Asian Capstone in the Major (complete 1 course):
ASIAN 621: Mapping, Making, and Representing Colonial Spaces, Dr. Chopra [I, H]

ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

ASIAN 630 (002): Violence, Justice and History in SEA, Dr. Haberkorn [A, H]
Sixth Semester Language is an option available in the spring term.

Chinese Major

Chinese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 301: Fifth Semester Chinese, Dr. Yang [A, H, LAS]

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 311: First Semester Classical Chinese, Dr. Huntington, ASIALANG 202 required [A, L]
ASIALANG 378: Chinese Conversation, Dr. Wang, ASIALANG 202 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 457: Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing, Dr. Zhang, ASIALANG 301, 379, or placement into 302 required [A, H]

Chinese Culture, Linguistics, and Literature Coursework

Introductory Course (choose one):
ASIAN 103: Introduction to East Asian History: China, Dr. Dennis [E, H or S]
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, Dr. Jones [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]

Intermediate-Level Courses (complete three):
ASIAN 337: Social & Intellectual History of China, 589 AD-1919, Dr. Dennis [I, H or S]
ASIAN 371: Journey to the West & Creation of the Gods, Dr. Huntington [I, L]
ASIALANG 311: First Semester Classical Chinese, Dr. Huntington, ASIALANG 202 required [A, L]
ART HIST 307: From Tomb to Temple: Ancient Chinese Art and Religion in Transition, Dr. Li [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Li [I, H]
Poli Sci 324: Chinese Politics, Dr. Lei [I, S]

Chinese Studies Capstone Course (choose one):
ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

ASIAN 633: Chinese Applied Linguistics, Dr. Zhu [A, H]

Japanese Major

Japanese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 303: Fifth Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [A, H]

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation, Dr. Nakakubo, ASIALANG 204 required [A, LAS]
ASIALANG 451: Advanced Readings in Japanese, Dr. Shimizu, ASIALANG 303 required [A, H]

Japanese Culture, Linguistics, and Literature Coursework

Introductory Course (choose one):
ASIAN 104: Introduction to East Asian History: Japan, Dr. Murthy [E, H or S]
ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters, Dr. Jones [E, H, Com B]
ASIAN 253: Japanese Popular Culture, Dr. Ridgley [E, H]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]

Intermediate-Level Courses (complete three):
ASIAN 354: Early Modern Japanese Literature, Dr. Kern, ASIALANG 104, required [I, L] (this course meets with A533)
ASIAN 358: Language in Japanese Society, Dr. Mori, ASIALANG 104, required [I, H or S]
ASIAN 361: Love and Politics: The Tale of Genji, Dr. D’Etcheverry [I, L]
ASIAN 435: Teaching of Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 204, required [A, LAS]
ANTHRO 357: Introduction to the Anthropology of Japan, Dr. Ohniki-tierney [I, S]

Japanese Studies Capstone Course (choose one):
ASIAN 533: Readings in Early Modern Japanese Literature, Dr. Kern, Consent of Instructor required [A,L]

ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia explores how language is used and shaped in the diverse and dynamic cultures of Asia today. Instead of focusing on traditional language learning, this course delves into how language is used in media, workplace, everyday life, and more across different Asian societies.

Students will explore how languages across Asia share common threads in their usages and evolution, while also acknowledging the rich diversity that exists. Through readings, discussions, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of languages and communication practices in Asia, and how they are evolving in the modern world. At its core, the course examines the impact of language on contemporary Asian societies and their connections to the broader world.

Chinese Professional Communication Certificate

Chinese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 101: First Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhang [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 201: Third Semester Chinese, Dr. Zhu [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 379: Business Chinese, will be offered in the spring

Advanced Chinese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 301: Fifth Semester Chinese, Dr. Yang [A, H, LAS]
ASIALANG 378: Chinese Conversation, Dr. Wang, ASIALANG 202 required [A, H]
ASIALANG 457: Advanced Chinese: Reading and Writing, Dr. Zhang, ASIALANG 301, 379, or placement into 302 required [A, H]

Chinese Studies Elective (choose one):
ASIAN 103: Introduction to East Asian History: China, Dr. Dennis [E, H or S]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 337: Social & Intellectual History of China, 589 AD-1919, Dr. Dennis [I, H or S]
ASIAN 371: Journey to the West & Creation of the Gods, Dr. Huntington [I, L]
ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]
ASIAN 633: Chinese Applied Linguistics, Dr. Zhu [A, H]
ASIALANG 311: First Semester Classical Chinese, Dr. Huntington, ASIALANG 202 required [A, L]
ART HIST 307: From Tomb to Temple: Ancient Chinese Art and Religion in Transition, Dr. Li [I, H]
ART HIST 411: Staging Royalty in China, Dr. Li [I, H]
Poli Sci 324: Chinese Politics, Dr. Lei [I, S]

Japanese Professional Communication Certificate

Japanese Language Requirements:
ASIALANG 103: First Semester Japanese, Dr. Nakakubo [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 114: Second Semester Elementary Japanese, Dr. Shimizu [E, LAS]
ASIALANG 203: Third Semester Japanese, Dr. Mori [I, LAS]
ASIALANG 377: Business Japanese Communication, will be offered in spring

Advanced Japanese Language Courses (choose 3):
ASIALANG 303: Fifth Semester Japanese, Dr. Geyer [A, H]
ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation, Dr. Nakakubo, ASIALANG 204 required [A, LAS]
ASIALANG 451: Advanced Readings in Japanese, Dr. Shimizu, ASIALANG 303 required [A, H]

Japanese Studies Elective (choose one):
ASIAN 104: Introduction to East Asian History: Japan, Dr. Murthy [E, H or S]
ASIAN 253: Japanese Popular Culture, Dr. Ridgley [E, H]
ASIAN 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilization, Dr. Detwyler [E, H or S]
ASIAN 354: Early Modern Japanese Literature, Dr. Kern, ASIALANG 104, required [I, L]
ASIAN 358: Language in Japanese Society, Dr. Mori, ASIALANG 104, required [I, H or S]
ASIAN 361: Love and Politics: The Tale of Genji, Dr. D’Etcheverry [I, L]
ASIAN 435: Teaching of Japanese, Dr. Geyer, ASIALANG 204, required [A, LAS]
ANTHRO 357: Introduction to the Anthropology of Japan, Dr. Ohniki-tierney [I, S]
ASIAN 630 (001): East Meets Words: Language Practices in Contemporary Asia, Dr. Yang [A, H]

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Asian Languages & Cultures Major

Intermediate Language Courses

South Asian Languages
Offered through SASLI (South Asia Summer Language Institute): https://sasli.wisc.edu/

Southeast Asian Languages
Offered through SEASSI (Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute): https://seassi.wisc.edu/

ALC Humanities electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

ASIAN 371 (001): Games & Pre-modern Chinese Literature
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

ASIAN 371 (002): Senses & Modern Chinese Literature
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

HIST 201 (001): Sex & Love in Asian Religions
Jun 17 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Humanities, Com B

ALC Social Science electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN AM 240 (002): Contemporary Asian Am History
May 20 – Jul 14  | Online | Intermediate, Humanities or Social Science, Ethnic Studies*
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

HIST 201 (003): Shanghai Life and Crime, with Professor Joe Dennis
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science*, Com B
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science

GEOG 340: World Regions in Global Context
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science

Asian Languages & Cultures - East Asian Studies Major

Intermediate Language Courses

ALC Humanities electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

ASIAN 371 (001): Games & Pre-modern Chinese Literature
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

ASIAN 371 (002): Senses & Modern Chinese Literature
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

HIST 201 (001): Sex & Love in Asian Religions
Jun 17 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Humanities, Com B

ALC Social Science electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN AM 240 (002): Contemporary Asian Am History
May 20 – Jul 14  | Online | Intermediate, Humanities or Social Science, Ethnic Studies*
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

HIST 201 (003): Shanghai Life and Crime, with Professor Joe Dennis
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science*, Com B
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science

GEOG 340: World Regions in Global Context
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science

Asian Languages & Cultures - South Asian Studies

Intermediate Language Courses

South Asian Languages
Offered through SASLI (South Asia Summer Language Institute): https://sasli.wisc.edu/

ALC Humanities electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

HIST 201 (001): Sex & Love in Asian Religions
Jun 17 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Humanities, Com B

ALC Social Science electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN AM 240 (002): Contemporary Asian Am History
May 20 – Jul 14  | Online | Intermediate, Humanities or Social Science, Ethnic Studies*
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

GEOG 340: World Regions in Global Context
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science

Asian Languages & Cultures - Southeast Asian Studies

Intermediate Language Courses

Southeast Asian Languages
Offered through SEASSI (Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute): https://seassi.wisc.edu/

ALC Humanities electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

HIST 201 (001): Sex & Love in Asian Religions
Jun 17 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Humanities, Com B

ALC Social Science electives (complete 9 credits):

ASIAN AM 240 (002): Contemporary Asian Am History
May 20 – Jul 14  | Online | Intermediate, Humanities or Social Science, Ethnic Studies*
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

GEOG 340: World Regions in Global Context
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science

Chinese Major

Elementary Chinese studies course (complete 1 course):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science

Intermediate Chinese studies course electives (complete 3 courses):

ASIAN 371 (001): Games & Pre-modern Chinese Literature
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

ASIAN 371 (002): Senses & Modern Chinese Literature
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

HIST 201 (003): Shanghai Life and Crime, with Professor Joe Dennis
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science*, Com B
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

Chinese Professional Communication Certificate

Chinese studies course elective (complete 1 course):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

ASIAN 371 (001): Games & Pre-modern Chinese Literature
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

ASIAN 371 (002): Senses & Modern Chinese Literature
July 15 – Aug 11 | In Person | MTWR 9:30am – 12pm | Sophomore standing, Intermediate, Literature

HIST 201 (003): Shanghai Life and Crime, with Professor Joe Dennis
July 15 – Aug 11 | Online | Intermediate, Social Science*, Com B
* by exception, please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course.

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science

Japanese Major

Advanced Japanese language courses (complete 3 courses):

ASIALANG 376: Japanese Conversation, with Dr. Yuki Shimizu
June 17 – Aug 11 | Online | MTWR 9:00-10:15am | Advanced, LAS

Elementary Japanese studies course (complete 1 course):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science

Japanese Professional Communication Certificate

Advanced Japanese language courses (complete 3 courses):

Japanese studies course (complete 1 course):

ASIAN 236: Asia Enchanted: Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters
May 20 – Jun 16 | Online | MTWR 1:00-1:50pm | Elementary, Humanities, Com B

HIST 255: Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
May 28 – Jun 23 | Online | Elementary, Humanities or Social Science