Asian Studies Courses (ASN)
ASN-302.1 Southeast Asia: Traditions and Transitions 2 credits
This course is a prerequisite for the winter off-campus study course ASN 302.2 of the same name. Preparation for off-campus study is emphasized through directed readings, discussion, and paper writing.
ASN-302.2 Southeast Asia: Traditions and Transitions 4 credits
Prerequisites: ASN-302.1 and permission
This winter term course is an off-campus interdisciplinary study of Southeast Asian countries emphasizing history, culture and political economy. Over four weeks of the course are spent in Southeast Asia where cross-country study centers on thematic topics. The topics and countries visited vary from year-to-year according to the selected theme. Course readings typically include scholarly texts, personal memoirs, and travel literature.
ASN-494 Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission
Research for capstone senior project to be conducted in consultation with a project advisor. Students must design, propose, and execute an original project to be formally presented to Asian Studies faculty and students. See independent study guidelines.