Fall 2022 Courses
Learn more about our Fall Courses! Visit STAR (star.hawaii.edu) for more information. Note that ASAN 407, ASAN 484, and ASAN 654 are only offered in the Fall semester.
Undergraduate Courses
ASAN 202 – Introduction to Asian Studies: South/Southeast Asia
Dr. Barbara Andaya ( bandaya@hawaii.edu )
MWF | 12:30pm-1:20pm | MIL 2
Understanding South and Southeast Asia through multidisciplinary approaches.
Examines the interrelationship of policies, economy, literature, religion, the arts, and history as the basis for such an understanding. (DH)
ASAN/IP 303 – Bollywood Dance, Music, & Film
Dr. Sai Bhatawadekar ( saib@hawaii.edu )
W | 9:30am-10:45am | DB Class & F | 9:30am-10:45am | DB Studio
Unique course combining mind and body, discussion and dancing. Learn and perform Bollywood dances and the richness of their Indian poetic, classical, and folk traditions. Understand “Bollywood” in the context of cross-cultural fusion and globalization. Repeatable one time. (Cross-listed as IP 303) (DA)
ASAN/POLS 308 – Chinese Political Economy
Dr. Kate Zhou ( katezhou@hawaii.edu )
TR | 1:30pm-2:45pm | SAUND 637
Interdisciplinary review and analysis of the social and political issues in contemporary China, the interchange between state and society in national policies, the relationship between cultural tradition and technological modernization in the social transformation process. A-F only. Pre: sophomore standing or higher, or consent. (Cross-listed as POLS 308) (DS, WI)
ASAN 310 – Asian Humanities
Dr. Anna Stirr ( stirr@hawaii.edu )
TR | 12:00pm-1:15pm | Online
Multidisciplinary. Classics of literature, philosophy, and religion shaping Asian beliefs and values. Pre: 201 and 202, or consent. (DH, FONL)
ASAN 320J – Asia Past & Present: Japan
Dr. Gay Satsuma ( gay@hawaii.edu )
TR | 1:30pm-2:45pm | KUY 210
Multidisciplinary examination of major Asian countries; cultural, social, economic, and political lives of their peoples. (C) China; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (O) Okinawa; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Other. Repeatable three times in different alphas. (DS)
ASAN 324 – Chado-the Way of Tea Practicum
Prof. Akiko Riley ( akikoor@hawaii.edu )
TR | 9:00am-10:15am | JAKUAN or TR | 10:30am-11:45am | JAKUAN
Actual practice of the tea ceremony as history and culture of Japan. Repeatable one time. Pre: 323 (or concurrent), HIST 323 (or concurrent), or consent. (DA)
ASAN/EALL 325D – Japanese Film: Art and History (Special Topics)
Prof. TBA
TR | 1:30pm-2:45pm | MOORE 117
Study and analysis of Japanese film; its history and relationship to cultural, social, philosophical, and aesthetic contexts. (B) 1900-1960; (C) 1960-present; (D) special topics. Pre: upper division standing or consent. (Cross-listed as EALL 325) (DH)
ASAN/EALL 330 – Chinese Film: Art and History
Dr. Cynthia Ning ( cyndy@hawaii.edu )
MF | 1:30pm-4:00pm | MOORE 109
Study and analysis of Chinese film; its history and relationship to cultural, social, philosophical, and aesthetic contexts. (Cross-listed as EALL 330) (DH)
ASAN/THEA 336 – Intro to Performing Arts of Southeast Asia
Dr. Kirstin Pauka ( pauka@hawaii.edu )
Online Asynchronous
Introduction to the history and development of major performing arts genres in Southeast Asia: theatre, dance-drama, opera, music, puppetry, ritual, and modern spoken drama. Topics include cultural identity, multiculturalism, modernization, and tourism. Online course. (Cross-listed as THEA 336) (DH, FONL)
ASAN/HIST 406 – Modern Philippines
Dr. Patricio Abinales ( abinales@hawaii.edu )
TR | 1:30pm-2:45pm | KUY 302
Survey of major developments from pre-colonial through Spanish and American colonial periods, the revolution, Japanese occupation, and post-war republic. (Cross-listed as HIST 406) (DH)
ASAN/PACE 407 – Peace Process Philippines & Hawaii
Dr. Federico Magdalena ( fm@hawaii.edu )
TR | 5:00pm-6:15pm | Online
History of Philippine Islam and the Moro struggle, the peace process in Mindanao and sovereignty movement for Hawaiian nation. 75 min. Lecture, 75-min. joint online discussion with Philippine students. Junior standing only. A-F only. Pre: consent. (Fall only) (Cross-listed as PACE 407) (DH, ETH, FONL, HAP)
ASAN 420 – Korean Cinema
Dr. Young-a Park ( yapark@hawaii.edu )
T | 2:30pm-5:30pm | STJHN 13
Develop an understanding of Korean culture and society through visual, narrative, and contextual analysis of Korean films. Topics include post-Korean War experience, compressed modernity, authoritarianism, and post- authoritarian transformation. Special attention to independent films. A-F only. (DH)
ASAN 422 – Contested Issues Korea and Japan
Dr. Chizuko Allen ( chizuko@hawaii.edu )
W | 3:00pm-5:30pm | MOORE 253
In-depth understanding of Korean-Japanese relations in the past and present by examining conflicting views and interpretations by Japanese, Korean, and Western scholars on important issues that divide the people of East Asia. A-F only. (DH)
ASAN 462 – Contested Issues in Contemporary Japan
Dr. Noriko Shiratori ( nshirato@hawaii.edu )
Online Asynchronous
Familiarizes students with public discourse in Japan by analyzing key current issues widely debated in the Japanese media and in public forums in light of their political, historical, cultural, social and economic contexts. A-F only. Previous course work related to Japan or Asia will be helpful. (DS, FONL)
ASAN/EALL 473 – Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies: Visual Culture-Chinese Diaspora
Dr. Ming-Bao Yue ( mingbao@hawaii.edu )
Online Asynchronous
Multidisciplinary and historically located study of Chinese culture through the examination of literary/visual texts and critical essays from cultural studies. Specific
topics will depend upon term. Repeatable one time with consent. Pre: one DH or DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as EALL 473) (DH, ETH, FONL, WI)
ASAN 484 – Political Violence in Southeast Asia
Dr. Patricio Abinales ( abinales@hawaii.edu )
WF | 3:00pm-4:15pm | MOORE 119
Why do Southeast Asian governments and political movements engage in mass killings? How do their perpetrators justify these atrocities? How do survivors deal with their trauma and get their voices heard? A-F only. (Fall only)
Graduate Courses
ASAN 600C – Approaches to Asian Studies: China
Dr. Cathryn Clayton ( cclayton@hawaii.edu )
F | 1:30pm-4:00pm | MOORE 203
Major issues in and approaches to the interdisciplinary study of Asia and Asian regions; resources for the advanced study of Asia at UH; developing a research focus; preparing and presenting research proposals. (C) China; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Inter-Asia. Pre: graduate standing.
ASAN 600J – Approaches to Asian Studies: Japan
Prof. TBA
W | 5:30pm-8:00pm | MOORE 202
Major issues in and approaches to the interdisciplinary study of Asia and Asian regions; resources for the advanced study of Asia at UH; developing a research focus; preparing and presenting research proposals. (C) China; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Inter-Asia. Pre: graduate standing.
ASAN 600K – Approaches to Asian Studies: Korea
Dr. Young-a Park ( yapark@hawaii.edu )
W | 2:30pm-5:00pm | STJHN 15
Major issues in and approaches to the interdisciplinary study of Asia and Asian regions; resources for the advanced study of Asia at UH; developing a research focus; preparing and presenting research proposals. (C) China; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Inter-Asia. Pre: graduate standing.
ASAN 600S – Approaches to Asian Studies: Southeast Asia
Dr. Barbara Andaya ( bandaya@hawaii.edu )
T | 2:00pm-4:30pm | KUY 208
Major issues in and approaches to the interdisciplinary study of Asia and Asian regions; resources for the advanced study of Asia at UH; developing a research focus; preparing and presenting research proposals. (C) China; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Inter-Asia. Pre: graduate standing.
ASAN 605 – Practicum in Asian Studies
Dr. Cathryn Clayton ( cclayton@hawaii.edu )
No formal class meeting, time and place is dependent on the practicum/internship/experience.
Repeatable two times (for a maximum of three times) with consent.
ASAN 654 – South Asia Now
Dr. Anna Stirr ( stirr@hawaii.edu )
T | 5:30pm-8:00pm | MOORE 202
Views South Asia as an interactive region. Examines common historical and cultural, economic, and political themes, including global interactions. Focus upon present state of the region. Graduate students only. A-F only. (Fall only)
ASAN 687 – Conflict & Cooperation Asia
Prof. TBA
R | 5:30pm-8:00pm | MOORE 102
Explores conflict and cooperation among Asian nations. Topics may include economic integration, business networks, space and cyberspace, military alliances, territorial disputes, transnational crime, environmental cooperation, soft power, and regional institutional architecture. Graduate students only. A-F only.
ASAN 710
Dr. Cathryn Clayton ( cclayton@hawaii.edu )
W | 5:00pm-7:00pm | MOORE 102
Capstone experience for MAIA students that emphasizes practical applications of Asia knowledge. Develop an Asia related project necessary for career goals, or work with a professional partner to address well-defined, real world problem. ASAN majors only. Graduate students only. A-F only. Pre: 626, 629, 687, or 689; and 630, 651, or 654.
