Asian Studies - ASST

Asian Studies ASST 438 Women in South Asian History 3 OR 4 hours. A study of the diversity of  women's experiences in South Asia in a range of social, cultural, and religious contexts from the ancient period to the present. Same as HIST 438 and GWS 438. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.  Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of History or consent of the instructor.
Asian Studies ASST 471 Topics in Asian Art and Architecture 3 OR 4 hours. Selected topics in the art and architecture of Asia. 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. 
Asian Studies ASST 472 Issues and Events in Twentieth-Century China 3 OR 4 hours. Covers the events, places, people, political movements, ideologies, and issues that shaped twentieth-century China, and considers different approaches to the writing of that history. Same as HIST 472. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Recommended background: Previous course work in Chinese history at the 100 or 200 level.
Asian Studies ASST 473 Topics in East Asian History 3 OR 4 hours. Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 473. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of East Asian history or consent of the instructor. 
Asian Studies ASST 478 Women in Chinese History 3 OR 4 hours. Focuses on scholarship on women in Chinese society throughout history, dealing with topics such as marriage and family, literacy, career options, women in revolution and the historiography of the field. Same as GWS 478, and HIST 478. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Recommended background: Previous course work in Chinese history or women's studies. 
Asian Studies ASST 479 Culture and Colonialism in South Asia 3 OR 4 hours. Examines the emergence of colonial cultures of domination and resistance on the Indian subcontinent from the 18th century to 1947. Same as ANTH 479, and HIST 479. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.  
Asian Studies ASST 499 Independent Study 1 TO 4 hours. Supervised individual reading or research in Asian studies. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member in an Asia-related field. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. A maximum of 3 hours of credit may be applied to the Minor in Asian Studies. Students may register in more than one section per term. Student will be required to meet with faculty supervisor on a regular basis. Prerequisite(s): Sophmore standing or above; and three hours of credit in Asian Studies coursework and approval of the program.