Each course is equivalent to three units unless otherwise indicated. To know which courses are required for the MA programs, please visit the Program of Study tab in the Student Corner or the Coursework tab here.
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All Asian Studies (AS) majors are required to take these courses before moving to their majors.
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AS 201: Asia in Antiquity, 3u.
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An introductory survey course about the civilizations of Asia from prehistory until immediately prior to Western expansionism and/or colonization, from the 16th century onwards.
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AS 201A: Modern Asia, 3u.
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A broad multidisciplinary examination of the coming of Western colonialism/imperialism to Asia, decolonization and the rise of nation-states.
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AS 210: Theories and Perspectives on Area Studies, 3u.
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Overview of theoretical concepts complementing & enriching the study of societies, cultures & institutions of Asian countries & regions. Prereq: AS 201, AS 201A.
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AS 299: Research Methods, 3u.
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Research methods
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AS 300: Master's Thesis (Thesis Track), 6u.
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AS 230 Seminar on Northeast Asia, 3u.
Studies on the region in general.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC COURSES
China
AS 235.1 Social and Economic Development in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of China
AS 235.2 Politics and Governance in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of China
AS 235.3 Culture and Society in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Chinese civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society.
Japan
AS 236.1 Social and Economic Development in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Japan.
AS 236.2 Politics and Governance in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of Japan.
AS 236.3 Culture and Society in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Japanese civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society.
Korea
AS 237.1 Social and Economic Development in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Korea.
AS 237.2 Politics and Governance in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of Korea
AS 237.3 Culture and Society in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Korean civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society.
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AS 250 Seminar on Southeast Asia, 3u.
A regional survey of the origins, development, & formation of Southeast Asian states & societies; their cultural, trade, & political linkages prior to Western colonialism; & their subsequent responses to external contact & influences.
AS 252 Independent Study on Southeast Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of study.
AS 254 Special Topics: Southeast Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of Southeast Asian Countries.
AS 255.1 Social and Economic Development in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Southeast Asia.
AS 255.2 Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in politics and governance in Southeast Asia.
AS 255.3 Culture and Society in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and socio-cultural characteristics of selected Southeast Asian communities, and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society.
AS 256 International Relations of Southeast Asia and ASEAN, 3u.
Seminar course examining the historical, ideological, cultural, economic and political foundations of international relations in Southeast Asia. The course also explores contemporary issues and problems in the external linkages of Southeast Asia and ASEAN and how these may have an impact on the Philippines.
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AS 260 Seminar on South Asia I, 3u.
Studies on the region in general.
AS 265.1 Social and Economic Development in South Asia, 3u.
The course critically examines the economic history and socio-economic development in contemporary South Asia.
AS 265.2 Politics and Governance in South Asia, 3u.
The course critically examines the foundations and current dynamics of politics and governance in contemporary South Asia.
AS 265.3 Culture and Society in South Asia, 3u.
The course examines the socio-cultural discourses in South Asia and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society.
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AS 280 Seminar on West Asia I, 3u.
Studies on the region in general
AS 285.1 Social and Economic Development in South Asia, 3u.
This course on West Asia covers social development, political economy, regional cooperation, and global interactions.
AS 285.2 Politics and Governance in South Asia, 3u.
This course critically examines the foundations and current dynamics of politics and governance in contemporary West Asia.
AS 285.3 Culture and Society in West Asia, 3u.
The course examines socio-cultural discourses in West Asia and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society
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AS 202 The East-West Encounter, 3u.
Imperialism, neo-colonialism, intellectual and cultural developments.
AS 203 Nationalism and National Development, 3u.
The connection of the rise of nationalism with the broader social, political, and economic process of modernization in Asia, using case studies, quantitative data, and research methods from various social sciences.
AS 204 Agrarian Development and Peasantry in Asia, 3u.
The political and economic role of peasants and the rural population in general, the nature of traditional agrarian society; the impact of modernization, rural-urban relations, and different forms of organization in rural society.
AS 205 Industrialization and Urban Development in Asia, 3u.
Social, economic and political implications of rapid industrialization and contemporary urbanization in selected Asian countries.
AS 206 Philosophies and Religions of Asia, 3u.
Development and functions of philosophies and religions in Asian societies.
AS 207 Arts of Asia, 3u.
Development and functions of the arts in Asian societies.
AS 208 Socialism and Capitalism in Asia, 3u.
Review and critical analysis of various types of socialistic and capitalistic theories and the manner of their implementation in Asia.
AS 211 Security Issues in the Asia Pacific, 3u.
Seminar on contemporary problems in the security of the countries and peoples of the Asia Pacific since the end of the Cold War.
AS 212 Regionalism and Community Building in Asia, 3u.
Study of the growing trend towards higher forms of association surpassing nation-state boundaries, affecting both state actors and non-state actor.
AS 220 Modern Chinese Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Chinese presupposed.
AS 221 Modern Japanese Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Japanese presupposed.
AS 234 Special Topics: Northeast Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of Northeast Asian Countries.
AS 241 Modern Indonesian Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Malay presupposed.
AS 262 Independent Study on South Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of study.
AS 264 Special Topics: South Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of South Asian Countries. Can be taken twice provided the topics are different.
AS 282 Independent Study on West Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of study
AS 284 Special Topics: West Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of West Asian Countries. Can be taken twice provided the topics are different.
AS 298 Special Topics: Asian Studies, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the multidisciplinary field of Asian Studies.
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All Asian Studies (AS) majors are required to take these courses before moving to their majors.
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AS 201: Asia in Antiquity, 3u.
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An introductory survey course about the civilizations of Asia from prehistory until immediately prior to Western expansionism and/or colonization, from the 16th century onwards.
-
AS 201A: Modern Asia, 3u.
-
A broad multidisciplinary examination of the coming of Western colonialism/imperialism to Asia, decolonization and the rise of nation-states.
-
AS 210: Theories and Perspectives on Area Studies, 3u.
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Overview of theoretical concepts complementing & enriching the study of societies, cultures & institutions of Asian countries & regions. Prereq: AS 201, AS 201A.
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AS 299: Research Methods, 3u.
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Research methods
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AS 300: Master's Thesis (Thesis Track), 6u.
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AS 230 Seminar on Northeast Asia, 3u.
Studies on the region in general.COUNTRY-SPECIFIC COURSES
China
AS 235.1 Social and Economic Development in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of ChinaAS 235.2 Politics and Governance in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of ChinaAS 235.3 Culture and Society in China, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Chinese civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society. Japan
AS 236.1 Social and Economic Development in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Japan.AS 236.2 Politics and Governance in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of Japan.AS 236.3 Culture and Society in Japan, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Japanese civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society. Korea
AS 237.1 Social and Economic Development in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Korea.AS 237.2 Politics and Governance in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the politics and governance of KoreaAS 237.3 Culture and Society in Korea, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and characteristics of Korean civilization, and issues of contemporary culture and society. -
AS 250 Seminar on Southeast Asia, 3u.
A regional survey of the origins, development, & formation of Southeast Asian states & societies; their cultural, trade, & political linkages prior to Western colonialism; & their subsequent responses to external contact & influences.AS 252 Independent Study on Southeast Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of study.AS 254 Special Topics: Southeast Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of Southeast Asian Countries.AS 255.1 Social and Economic Development in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in the social and economic development of Southeast Asia.AS 255.2 Politics and Governance in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining contemporary issues in politics and governance in Southeast Asia.AS 255.3 Culture and Society in Southeast Asia, 3u.
Seminar course examining the foundations and socio-cultural characteristics of selected Southeast Asian communities, and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society.AS 256 International Relations of Southeast Asia and ASEAN, 3u.
Seminar course examining the historical, ideological, cultural, economic and political foundations of international relations in Southeast Asia. The course also explores contemporary issues and problems in the external linkages of Southeast Asia and ASEAN and how these may have an impact on the Philippines. -
AS 260 Seminar on South Asia I, 3u.
Studies on the region in general.AS 265.1 Social and Economic Development in South Asia, 3u.
The course critically examines the economic history and socio-economic development in contemporary South Asia.AS 265.2 Politics and Governance in South Asia, 3u.
The course critically examines the foundations and current dynamics of politics and governance in contemporary South Asia.AS 265.3 Culture and Society in South Asia, 3u.
The course examines the socio-cultural discourses in South Asia and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society. -
AS 280 Seminar on West Asia I, 3u.
Studies on the region in generalAS 285.1 Social and Economic Development in South Asia, 3u.
This course on West Asia covers social development, political economy, regional cooperation, and global interactions.AS 285.2 Politics and Governance in South Asia, 3u.
This course critically examines the foundations and current dynamics of politics and governance in contemporary West Asia.AS 285.3 Culture and Society in West Asia, 3u.
The course examines socio-cultural discourses in West Asia and the role that culture plays in defining contemporary society -
AS 202 The East-West Encounter, 3u.
Imperialism, neo-colonialism, intellectual and cultural developments.AS 203 Nationalism and National Development, 3u.
The connection of the rise of nationalism with the broader social, political, and economic process of modernization in Asia, using case studies, quantitative data, and research methods from various social sciences.AS 204 Agrarian Development and Peasantry in Asia, 3u.
The political and economic role of peasants and the rural population in general, the nature of traditional agrarian society; the impact of modernization, rural-urban relations, and different forms of organization in rural society.AS 205 Industrialization and Urban Development in Asia, 3u.
Social, economic and political implications of rapid industrialization and contemporary urbanization in selected Asian countries.AS 206 Philosophies and Religions of Asia, 3u.
Development and functions of philosophies and religions in Asian societies.AS 207 Arts of Asia, 3u.
Development and functions of the arts in Asian societies.AS 208 Socialism and Capitalism in Asia, 3u.
Review and critical analysis of various types of socialistic and capitalistic theories and the manner of their implementation in Asia.AS 211 Security Issues in the Asia Pacific, 3u.
Seminar on contemporary problems in the security of the countries and peoples of the Asia Pacific since the end of the Cold War.AS 212 Regionalism and Community Building in Asia, 3u.
Study of the growing trend towards higher forms of association surpassing nation-state boundaries, affecting both state actors and non-state actor.AS 220 Modern Chinese Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Chinese presupposed.AS 221 Modern Japanese Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Japanese presupposed.AS 234 Special Topics: Northeast Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of Northeast Asian Countries.AS 241 Modern Indonesian Texts, 3u.
Selections from contemporary writing with emphasis on the social sciences. Reading knowledge of Malay presupposed.AS 262 Independent Study on South Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of study.AS 264 Special Topics: South Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of South Asian Countries. Can be taken twice provided the topics are different.AS 282 Independent Study on West Asia, 3u.
Readings on the region, a group of countries, or a country about a specific topic within the student’s interests and program of studyAS 284 Special Topics: West Asia, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the study of West Asian Countries. Can be taken twice provided the topics are different.AS 298 Special Topics: Asian Studies, 3u.
Focused thematic approaches to the multidisciplinary field of Asian Studies.
