Asian Studies End of October Updates

Halloween is this Sunday. In various parts of Asia - especially in cities and neighborhoods where American expats live - Halloween is becoming more and more popular. This article from New Zealand's Asian Media Centre, published last year, gives a glimpse at what festivities and celebrations you might expect to see this time of year in Japan, China, the Philippines, and Singapore. 

Spring 2022 Schedule and Advising are Here!

The Spring 2022 schedule is now live, and you can look online to see what classes will be offered. As you consider what electives you would like to take, you can compare the classes on the Spring 2022 schedule with the Asian Studies course catalog to see what will count towards your ASIA degree, minor, or certificate. 

Some options available this spring include ASIA 300 (Music and Identity in the Two Koreas), POLI 309 (Chinese Politics), MLL 333 (Japanese Food Culture), HIST 386 (Hindus, Muslims, and their Others), GWST/HIST 380 (Women and Gender in East Asia), and AMST 375 (a special version of Studies in Asian American Culture which will involve field trips to the Smithsonian). This is just a sample of available options, though - check the schedule for the full listing as you make your plans.

Registration will begin next week (November 2), so make your advising appointment soon - click here for more information. 

Winter Registration Continues!

Thinking about a Winter 2022 class? In addition to many classes that satisfy various GEP requirements, there are a few options for Asian Studies students among the more than 100 courses that will be offered this January, including MUSC 230 (Musics of the World), HIST 381 (From Samurai to Salariman), and HIST 434 (Vietnam Wars in International Context). You're welcome to make an appointment with Dr. Oyen to discuss whether a Winter 2022 class makes sense for you and your degree plan. 

Upcoming Events, Dates, and Deadlines

• Now - Spring 2022 schedule available online
• Now - Winter 2022 registration is open 
• Oct 29, noon - ASCOM meeting, Fine Arts 558
• Nov 2 - Advance registration for Spring '22 begins for students with registration clearance (make an appointment today!)
• Nov 4 - Diwali
• Nov 10 - Last day to drop individual courses with a "W"
• Nov 17, 4pm - Virtual Lecture "Legal, Poetic, and Social Justice" with author Angie Kim, co-sponsored by the Dresher Center, the Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication, and Asian Studies

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