ASIA 199, 299, 399, 499. Independent Study (1-4E)
This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and supervised by an Asian Studies faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract prior to registration.
ASIA 200. Introduction to Asian Studies (4F)
This team-taught interdisciplinary course introduces students to the civilizations of Asia and the various methods related to the study of this region and its diasporas. The course includes the study of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, as well as cultures of the Asian diaspora in North America and around the globe. A group of five to 10 faculty members participates in this course. This course satisfies the Core Exploration Cultural Literacy requirement.
ASIA 305. Chinese Cinema (4A)
This course explores the development of Chinese cinema within the context of the rapid changes that took place in China throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. It traces early productions, particularly in Shanghai in the 1930s, socialist films of the Maoist era, as well as post-socialist films of the reform era. Themes explored include representations of gender and minorities, and how national identities and historical memory are constructed.
ASIA 398/498. Off-Campus Internship (4-16E)
Off-campus experiential learning opportunity. A variety of internships can be arranged through the Career Development Center subject to the approval of the Asian Studies faculty. The off-campus internship is an individually designed experience that allows the student to explore the relationship between learning and everyday work situations. Prerequisites: Admission to the internship program and approval of the study area coordinator. Credit/No credit grading.
ASIA 493/494. St. Mary’s Project in Asian Studies (1-8E)
This project, which may take many forms, draws on and extends knowledge, skills of analysis, and creative achievement developed through previous academic work. The student initiates the project, identifies an area to be explored and proposes a method of inquiry appropriate to the topic. The project should include a reflection on the social context, the body of literature or the conceptual framework to which it is a contribution. It must be shared with the College community through posters, presentations or other means. This course may be repeated for up to eight credit hours. Pre- or co-requisites: Requirements in the Asian Studies study area. Approval of faculty mentor, Asian Studies coordinator and department chair(s) of the student’s major(s).
Approved Courses in Asian Studies
Asian Studies
- ASIA 200: Introduction to Asian Studies
- ASIA 305: Chinese Cinema
- ASIA 398, 498: Off-campus Internship
- ASIA 493, 494: St. Mary’s Project in Asian Studies
- ASIA 199, 299, 399, 499: Independent Study in Asian Studies
Art & Art History
- ART 212 Introduction to Photography (Asian topics only)
- ARTH 220: Rock, Paper, Sword: Media of the Ancient and Medieval World
- ARTH 255: Topics on Global Art History (Asian topics only)
- ARTH 355: Advanced Topics on Global Art History (Asian topics only)
Economics
- ECON 360: Comparative Economic Systems
- ECON 372: Economics of Developing Countries
- ECON 377 China’s Economy
English
- ENGL 102: Composition (Asian-focused sections only)
- ENGL 235: Topics in Literature and Culture (Asian topics only)
- ENGL 380: Topics in World Literature (Asian topics only)
- ENGL 410: Studies in Authors (Asian topics only)
- ENGL 430: Special Topics in Literature (Asian topics only)
History
- HIST 206: East Asian Civilizations
- HIST 314: Islamic Empires
- HIST 351: History of China to 1600
- HIST 352: History of Modern China
- HIST 354: History of Japan to 1600
- HIST 355: History of Modern Japan
- HIST 357: Women, Gender, and Politics in the Muslim World
- HIST 389: The Ancient Near East
- HIST 394: Topics in Asian or African History (Asian topics only)
- HIST 455: Topics in Asian or African History (Asian topics only)
International Languages and Cultures
- ILCC 101: Elementary Chinese I
- ILCC 102: Elementary Chinese II
- ILCT 106: World Literature in Translation (Asian topics only)
- ILCC 200: Conversational Chinese
- ILCC 201: Intermediate Chinese I
- ILCC 202: Intermediate Chinese II
- ILCC 300: Conversational Chinese
- ILCC 355: Advanced Chinese: Chinese Culture
- ILCC 356: Advanced Chinese: Chinese Culture II
- ILCC 362: Advanced Chinese: Introduction to Literature
- ILCC 363: Topics in Chinese Literature
- ILCC 199, 299, 399, 499: Chinese Independent Study
Music
- MUSC 216: Introduction to the World’s Music
- MUSC 223: Topics in Ethnomusicology (Asian topics only)
Philosophy
- PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 351: East Asian Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, & Zen
- PHIL 352: South Asian Philosophies: Hinduism, Buddhism, & Islam
- PHIL 380: Philosophical Topics and Thinkers (Asian topics only)
- PHIL 382: Meditation and the Mind
Political Science
- POSC 333: Asian Politics
- POSC 373: Politics and Film in the Third World
- POSC 405: Democratization
- POSC 462: Studies in Comparative Politics (Asian topics only)
- POSC 468: Studies in International Relations (Asian topics only)
Religious Studies
- RELG 110: Introduction to World Religions
- RELG 220: Introduction to Islam
- RELG 221: Islamic Civilizations
- RELG 231: Religions of Ancient India
- RELG 232: Religions of Modern India
- RELG 314: Islamic Empires in the Medieval and Modern Eras
- RELG 328: Topics in Religion and Psychology (Asian topics only)
- RELG 331: Topics in South Asian Traditions
- RELG 350: Religion, Politics, and Modernity in the Muslim World
- RELG 351: East Asian Philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, & Zen
- RELG 352: South Asian Philosophies: Hinduism, Buddhism, & Islam
- RELG 355: Women, Gender, and Politics in the Muslim World
- RELG 380: Topics in Religious Studies (Asian topics only)
Theater, Film & Media Studies
- TFMS 210: Japanese Performance Traditions
- TFMS 220: Introduction to Film & Media Studies (Asian topics only)
- TFMS 221: Film and Media Production Modes (Asian topics only)
- TFMS 260: Topics in Dance/Movement (Asian topics only)
- TFMS 315: Japanese Film
- TFMS 326: World Cinema
- TFMS 425: Advanced Topics in Film and Media