Courses
ASNS 1150. East Asian Studies. (4 Hours)
Seeks to provide an understanding of the constituent characteristics that originally linked East Asia as a region and the nature of the transformations that have occurred in the region over the last two thousand years. Concentrates on China and Japan, and addresses Korea and Vietnam where possible. Also seeks to provide students with effective interdisciplinary analytical skills as well as historical, ethical, cultural diversity, and aesthetic perspectives. ASNS 1150 and HIST 1150 are cross-listed.
Attribute(s): NUpath Difference/Diversity, NUpath Interpreting Culture
ASNS 1246. World War II in the Pacific. (4 Hours)
Studies World War II, the most devastating war in history, which began in Asia and had a great long-term impact there. Using historical and literary texts, examines the causes, decisive battles, and lingering significance of the conflict on both sides of the Pacific.
Attribute(s): NUpath Difference/Diversity, NUpath Societies/Institutions
ASNS 1990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
ASNS 2245. Introduction to Asian American Studies. (4 Hours)
Seeks to provide an understanding of the major concepts, historical narratives, and analytical approaches in the field of Asian American studies. Concentrates on the experiences of migrants and descendants from China, Japan, India, Korea, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia. Offers students an opportunity to obtain interdisciplinary analytical skills, including approaches in history, anthropology, sociology, critical ethnic studies, American studies, cultural studies, and media studies.
Attribute(s): NUpath Difference/Diversity, NUpath Interpreting Culture
ASNS 2990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
ASNS 3100. Asian American Cinemas. (4 Hours)
Introduces the multiple and complex histories of Asian American cinema, from its genesis as radical independent filmmaking to its development across commercial industries and new digital media. Concentrates on a range of creative productions, from documentary and narrative features to experimental, avant-garde, and short video. Offers students an opportunity to obtain the skills to analyze the institutional processes and historical contexts of Asian American cinema and the genres, techniques, and aesthetics of Asian American filmmakers.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute(s): NUpath Difference/Diversity, NUpath Integration Experience, NUpath Interpreting Culture
ASNS 3482. East Asian Politics. (4 Hours)
Examines the politics of East Asian societies as they cope with a variety of challenges. Focuses on economic development, environment, energy, and security in Japan, China, and the Koreas.
Prerequisite(s): ASNS 1150 with a minimum grade of C or POLS 1155 with a minimum grade of C
ASNS 3485. China: Governance and Foreign Policy. (4 Hours)
Focuses on China’s political system and the major issues confronted: leadership recruitment and succession, economic policies and development, class and class struggle, political culture and socialization, human rights, civil society, the media, and both internal and external security concerns. Examines how ideology, development, culture, and the pursuit of China’s national interest affect governance.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1155 with a minimum grade of D-
ASNS 3990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
ASNS 4900. Asian Studies Capstone Directed Study. (4 Hours)
Offers independent intensive reading and writing on key interdisciplinary issues in Asian studies under the direction of faculty members in Asian studies on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor.
Attribute(s): NUpath Capstone Experience, NUpath Writing Intensive
ASNS 4990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
ASNS 4992. Directed Study. (1-4 Hours)
Offers students an opportunity for special readings and research in asian studies. May be repeated without limit.