Asia-Pacific Studies

ASIA 110 Traditional Asia-Pacific

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0)

This course is an introduction to the broad currents of social, cultural, political and economic change in the Asia-Pacific region before the modern period. The focus is on the interaction among the different Asia-Pacific civilizations and their changing values, beliefs, social systems, literature, art, governance and economic exchanges. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or assessment.

ASIA 111 Contemporary Asia-Pacific

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0)

This course is an introduction to the development of the Asia-Pacific region in the modern period. It will trace the social, cultural, economic and political developments in the region including East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Special emphasis is on understanding the issues of globalization, industrialization, nationalism, class, gender, cultural identity, art and literature. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or assessment.

ASIA 211 Contemporary Southeast Asia

(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0)

This course presents a study of contemporary Southeast Asia and transformation of the region since 1945. The course examines varied paths to independence, economic development and socio-political stability in the countries of the region. Attention is given to the development of ASEAN as a mechanism for intra-regional co-operation. (T)

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.

ASIA 216 Women in Asia

(3 credits) P (3,0,0,0)

This course provides a comparative introduction to the study of gender relations in Asia. It looks at how the lives of Asian women have been constructed by various domestic and international forces: gender, race, sexuality, colonialism/imperialism, neo-colonialism. (T)

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.