Introduces main themes, intellectual approaches used in Asian Studies through a transdisciplinary perspective that focuses on interactions and links between geographic regions and national boundaries. Presents Asia as a concept, a powerful imaginary geography, and historically dynamic construct that has shaped / been shaped by global patterns of economic development, nation building, war and diplomacy, colonialism and aspirations for better lives.
Examines selected texts on a particular topic. Taught by regular or visiting faculty. Topics change each term. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
Participates in a discussion seminar on topics in Asian Studies, conducts research and writes a thesis or creates a project on an approved Asian topic, following guidelines established by the program director. Required for an Asian Studies major. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Asian Studies (ASIA) majors only.
Provides an independent study opportunity, by special arrangement with Asian Studies faculty, for students with particular Asian Studies interests. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Asian Studies (ASIA) majors only.
Matches students with supervised internships in which they share academic learning of topics in Asian culture, history, or language with, for example, teachers and students in the Boulder Valley School District. Students work with Center for Asian Studies research and teaching faculty to, for example, research and prepare lessons they will present in BVSD K-12 classes on world cultures, world geography, world history, and Asian languages. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., Asian language and culture courses. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
