Fall 2021 Global Asian Studies

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NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

GLAS 100

Introduction to Global Asian Studies

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40132LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF1362ARCChiang, MMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 105

Asian and/or Asian American Studies Seminar

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Previously listed as ASAM 105. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40130LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3892BSBAlton, JMixed in-person & online instr
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Asian American Identities, Cultures, and Communities
40127LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF3892BSBAlton, JMixed in-person & online instr
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Asian American Identities, Cultures, and Communities
40128LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMM2192THAlton, JMixed in-person & online instr
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Asian American Identities, Cultures, and Communities
40131LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMW2192THAlton, JOnline Synchronous
Asian Am Iden, Culture & Comm Asian American Identities, Cultures, and Communities

GLAS 120

Introduction to Asian American Studies

3 hours. Same as SOC 120. Previously listed as ASAM 125. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40124DIS - AD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR2202SHSu, KMixed in-person & online instr
Departmental Approval Required
40123LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT2202SHSu, KMixed in-person & online instr
Departmental Approval Required
46848DIS - BD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMR2202SHSu, KMixed in-person & online instr
46847LEC - BL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT2202SHSu, KMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 209

Advanced Chinese Language and Culture

3 hours. Same as CHIN 209. Not intended for students with native proficiency in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHIN 104; or Grade of C or better in CHIN 112; or appropriate score on the department placement test or equivalent AP or IB Test score.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40023LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWF1612BSBMeng, D; Xiang, XMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 210

Asian American Histories

3 hours. Same as HIST 210. Previously listed as ASAM 210. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40905LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW2162THJin, MMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 224

Archaeology of Mainland Southeast Asia

3 hours. Same as ANTH 224. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 or ANTH 102; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41510LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW21052BSBHendrickson, MOn Campus

GLAS 229

Introduction to Asian Film

3 hours. Same as MOVI 229 and ENGL 229. Previously listed as ASST 229. Taught in English. Films contain English subtitles. One film per week will be screened outside of class. Students may choose to attend the official screenings or watch the films on their own. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42048LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW2392ARCChiang, MMixed in-person & online instr
Intro to Asian Film

GLAS 230

Cultural Politics of Asian American Food

3 hours. Previously listed as ASAM 230. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above. Recommended background: GLAS 120. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40125LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTC0012LCCGuevarra, AMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 232

Politics in Korea

3 hours. Same as POLS 232. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130; or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43548LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMWA0072LCAChoi, SOn Campus

GLAS 248

Afro Asian Solidarities

3 hours. Same as ANTH 248 and GWS 248. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 161. US Society, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46497LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2042GHReddy, GMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 255

Introduction to Middle East and Muslim Feminisms

3 hours. Same as ANTH 255 and GWS 255. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46219LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW2392ARCNaber, NMixed in-person & online instr

GLAS 290

Special Topics in Asian American Studies

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Previously listed as ASAM 290.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43966LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2072THPaik, AMixed in-person & online instr
3 hours U.S. Immigration, Law and Rights. Same as LALS 292. The course focuses on issues of immigration and the law, including the experiences of Latinx communities.

GLAS 437

The Indian Ocean World: Contact, Commerce, Culture

3 OR 4 hours. Same as ANTH 436 and HIST 437. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40895LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLRavensbergen, SOnline Synchronous
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
46642LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLRavensbergen, SOnline Synchronous
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

GLAS 471

Topics in Asian Art and Architecture

3 OR 4 hours. Same as AH 471. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Asian art and/or architecture or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40019LCD06:30 PM - 09:00 PMTA0032LCABecker, CMixed in-person & online instr
3 hours "Haunted South Asia" A Haunted History of South Asian Art Ghosts, spirits, apparitions: how do these powerful figments of the imagination articulate a range of political, social and cultural concepts and contestations? How might spectral presences evoke unresolved pasts, marginalized communities that refuse to be erased, or the crisis of climate change? This seminar will investigate some the earliest images of spirit deities and ghosts in ancient South Asian art, cursed objects from colonial India, haunted havelis of royalty, and filmic images of the unruly dead. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
40020LCD06:30 PM - 09:00 PMTA0032LCABecker, CMixed in-person & online instr
4 hours "Haunted South Asia" A Haunted History of South Asian Art Ghosts, spirits, apparitions: how do these powerful figments of the imagination articulate a range of political, social and cultural concepts and contestations? How might spectral presences evoke unresolved pasts, marginalized communities that refuse to be erased, or the crisis of climate change? This seminar will investigate some the earliest images of spirit deities and ghosts in ancient South Asian art, cursed objects from colonial India, haunted havelis of royalty, and filmic images of the unruly dead. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GLAS 490

Advanced Topics in Asian American Studies

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary. Previously listed as ASAM 490.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40134LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2812BSBJin, MMixed in-person & online instr
4 hours The Pacific Rim in Modern History. Same as HIST 481. This topics course focusing on modern history will serve as an elective for History majors. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago.
40542LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2812BSBJin, MMixed in-person & online instr
3 hours The Pacific Rim in Modern History. Same as HIST 481. This topics course focusing on modern history will serve as an elective for History majors. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

GLAS 495

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Previously listed as ASAM 495. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45570CNFARRANGEDAlton, JOnline Synchronous
40141CNFARRANGEDChiang, MOnline Synchronous
45569CNFARRANGEDGonzalez, FOnline Synchronous
40142CNFARRANGEDGuevarra, A
40143CNFARRANGEDJin, MOnline Synchronous
40907CNFARRANGEDMartell, MOnline Synchronous
40144CNFARRANGEDNaber, NOnline Synchronous
43730CNFARRANGEDReddy, GOnline Synchronous
40146CNFARRANGEDSu, KOnline Synchronous