Fall 2025 Global Asian Studies

Last generated: Thursday, July 17 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

GLAS 100

Introduction to Global Asian Studies

3 hours. World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40118DIS - AD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMF24172ETMSWJin, MMeet on campus
40119DIS - AD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMF24172ETMSWJin, MMeet on campus
40120DIS - AD312:00 PM - 12:50 PMF24172ETMSWJin, MMeet on campus
40121DIS - AD401:00 PM - 01:50 PMF24172ETMSWJin, MMeet on campus
40132LEC - AL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWC0062LCCJin, MMeet on campus

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40130LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMF1032SHIgnacio, JMeet on campus
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Instructor Approval Required
40127LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1032SHIgnacio, JMeet on campus
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Instructor Approval Required
40131LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMF1032SHPatel, VMeet on campus
Asian Am Iden, Culture & Comm
40128LCD12:30 PM - 01:20 PMR180E2TBHIgnacio, JMeet on campus
Asian Am Iden Cultures & Comm Instructor Approval Required

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 - AD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMFA0022LCASu, KMeet on campus
40123LEC - AL02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWA0022LCASu, KMeet on campus

GLAS 125

Introduction to the Art and Architecture of Asia

3 hours. Same as AH 125. Field trip required at a nominal fee. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41026LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3372BSBBecker, CMeet on campus

GLAS 209

Advanced Chinese Language and Culture

3 hours. Same as CHIN 209. Not intended for students with native proficiency in Chinese. This course may be taught in a blended-online format. See class schedule for specifics. Extensive computer and internet use is required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. 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
40023LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3032SHWang, B; Xiang, XMeet on campus

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
40905LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2202SHGonzalez, FMeet on campus

GLAS 215

Techno-Orientalism: Race, Media and Society

3 hours. Same as HIST 215. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in GLAS 100; or consent of the instructor. Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49095LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW2202SHKim, CMeet on campus

GLAS 217

Introduction to Filipino American Studies

3 hours. US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44735LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR1352ARCGuevarra, AMeet on campus

GLAS 219

Art and Architecture of East Asia

3 hours. Same as AH 219. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42522LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3852BSBBecker, CMeet on 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 PMMW3202SHChiang, MMeet on campus
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 PMT2202SHGuevarra, AMeet on campus
There is a course fee of $30 for the entire semester to cover cost of food and supplies.

GLAS 231

Politics and Society of China

3 hours. Same as HIST 231 and POLS 231. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130; or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40034LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3652BSBZhang, Y

GLAS 244

Arab and Asian Connections in the U.S. and Globally

3 hours. Same as ANTH 244. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 161. US Society, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47032LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2812BSBNaber, NMeet on campus

GLAS 252

U.S. Racism and Imperialism

3 hours. Recommended background: Grade of C or better in GLAS 100 or Grade of C or better in BLST 100 or Grade of C or better in BLST 101. Past, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48694LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMWB102BHPaik, AMeet on campus

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
46219LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMWA0022LCAZaatari, ZMeet on campus

GLAS 270

Topics in Asian Cultures and Societies

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Previously ASST 270. Prerequisite(s):Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50208LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW3152BSBJin, MMeet on campus
The Roots of K-Pop Same as HIST 281.

GLAS 271

Late Imperial China

3 hours. Same as HIST 271. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161; or consent of the instructor. Past, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40082DIS - AD112:00 PM - 12:50 PMF22172ETMSWHostetler, LMeet on campus
40083DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMF22172ETMSWHostetler, LMeet on campus
40081LEC - AL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW3082BHHostetler, LMeet on campus
A detailed survey of China's late imperial, or early modern, period, which encompassed the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1911) dynasties. During this period the population of imperial China tripled, and the territory controlled doubled, creating an important legacy for the Peoples Republic of China today. The course will cover a broad range of issues from state institutions and elite power, to popular culture and peasant revolt. We will also consider how the Ming and the Qing dynasties interacted with other parts of the world at various times, how these interactions affected the course of Chinas history, and how the history of this period contributed to shaping modern China.

GLAS 276

Modern South Asia

3 hours. Same as HIST 276. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161; or consent of the instructor. Past, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48729DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMR3092BHMantena, RMeet on campus
South Asia refers to the region inclusive of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It might seem arbitrary at first glance, however, these countries have overlapping histories, religions and cultures that connect them together. In order to understand the political and cultural histories of the region, it is important to trace the regions thrust into the global order in the last 150 years with British colonial rule and the nationalist resistance to it. This course will begin with the 1857 revolt against British imperial power on the Indian subcontinent and end with reflections on the politics and culture in the region, with a focus on the contemporary states of India and Pakistan and to a lesser degree Afghanistan and Bangladesh. We will use a wide variety of sources from contemporary documentaries, fiction, and journalistic accounts of South Asian politics and society.
48728LCD - AS09:30 AM - 10:45 AMT3092BHMantena, RMeet on campus
South Asia refers to the region inclusive of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It might seem arbitrary at first glance, however, these countries have overlapping histories, religions and cultures that connect them together. In order to understand the political and cultural histories of the region, it is important to trace the regions thrust into the global order in the last 150 years with British colonial rule and the nationalist resistance to it. This course will begin with the 1857 revolt against British imperial power on the Indian subcontinent and end with reflections on the politics and culture in the region, with a focus on the contemporary states of India and Pakistan and to a lesser degree Afghanistan and Bangladesh. We will use a wide variety of sources from contemporary documentaries, fiction, and journalistic accounts of South Asian politics and society.

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
46373LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR1132BSBLee, MMeet on campus
3 hours Asian American Visual Cultures Same as COMM 294 and GWS 294.

GLAS 438

Women in South Asian History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 438 and GWS 438. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of History or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47183LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2042GHMantena, R
3 hours This course explores histories of gender and sexualities in South Asia by examining the diversity of women's experiences in a range of social, cultural, and political contexts. Besides the theme of women in history, we will also examine the role of colonial constructions of gender shaping other histories such as caste and religion. Themes include sexuality, violence against women, modernity and the redefinition of traditional roles for womenin short, those issues central to womens movements in modern South Asia. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
47185LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2042GHMantena, R
4 hours This course explores histories of gender and sexualities in South Asia by examining the diversity of women's experiences in a range of social, cultural, and political contexts. Besides the theme of women in history, we will also examine the role of colonial constructions of gender shaping other histories such as caste and religion. Themes include sexuality, violence against women, modernity and the redefinition of traditional roles for womenin short, those issues central to womens movements in modern South Asia. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GLAS 458

Asian America and Transnational Feminism

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GWS 458. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Previously listed as ASAM 458. Prerequisite(s): At least one GLAS or GWS course; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44941LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR3892BSBLee, MMeet on campus
3 hours As Am & Transnational Feminism Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
44942LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR3892BSBLee, MMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GLAS 465

Asian Diasporas in Latin America

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 465 and LALS 465. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in GLAS 100 or Grade of C or better in HIST 161. Recommended background: HIST 264.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47037LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2812BSBGonzalez, FMeet on campus
3 hours Asian Diaspora in Latin Amer Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
47038LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2812BSBGonzalez, FMeet on campus
4 hours Asians Diasporas in Latin Amer Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GLAS 479

Culture and Colonialism in South Asia

3 OR 4 hours. Same as ANTH 479 and HIST 479. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42022DIS11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0052LCALiechty, MMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
42023DIS11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0052LCALiechty, MMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GLAS 495

Independent Study

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48227CNFARRANGEDAguirre, C
Instructor Approval Required
40141CNFARRANGEDChiang, MMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
45569CNFARRANGEDGonzalez, FMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
40142CNFARRANGEDGuevarra, AMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
45570CNFARRANGEDIgnacio, J
Departmental Approval Required
40143CNFARRANGEDJin, MMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
47152CNFARRANGEDKim, CMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
49716CNFARRANGEDLee, M
40907CNFARRANGEDMartell, MMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
40144CNFARRANGEDNaber, NMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
47153CNFARRANGEDPaik, AMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
50468CNFARRANGEDPatel, V
Instructor Approval Required
40145CNFARRANGEDPhan, JMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
43730CNFARRANGEDReddy, GMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required
40146CNFARRANGEDSu, KMeet online at set times
Departmental Approval Required