TOPICS IN ASIAN STUDIES

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze ethical frameworks and cultural beliefs that shape relationships across Asia, drawing on religious, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Evaluate contemporary debates considering the intersection of local traditions, national policies, and global movements. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop critical, evidence-based arguments in both written and verbal formats, synthesizing diverse sources to engage with ethical and political questions surrounding cultural politics. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze ethical frameworks and cultural beliefs that shape relationships across Asia, drawing on religious, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Evaluate contemporary debates considering the intersection of local traditions, national policies, and global movements. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop critical, evidence-based arguments in both written and verbal formats, synthesizing diverse sources to engage with ethical and political questions surrounding cultural politics. Audience: Undergraduate