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This number is reserved for Asian Studies courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College Asian studies program faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty; or b) visiting lecturers from Asian countries.

A survey of modern Japanese life with special attention given to social organization and cultural patterns and behaviour. Topics include family, education, gender and ethnic relations, class and other inequalities, and the influence of globalization.Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA...

This course provides an interpretive account of the development of imperialism in China in the 19th century. The course will concentrate on the political, economic, and social impacts of imperialism on China and China's response to the western challenge. Students will receive credit for only one of...

A survey of selected beliefs, values and assumptions that have shaped the civilizations of East Asia over the centuries. Identification of commonalities and differences among the peoples of East Asia in both traditional and contemporary environments.

A comparative survey of the different cultures found in the communities of Southeast Asia. Focus will be upon language and literature, arts, religion, society and polity, ideologies, and belief systems in the past and in modern times.

Students study Indian history, society, religion, and culture through the medium of contemporary Indian film, produced both in India and abroad. By discussing films, students explore major topics such as colonialism, nationalism, gender, status, religion, immigration, and violence.

This course seeks to develop an historical, theoretical and thematic understanding of contemporary Japanese popular culture and mass media. The topics will include media such as manga, anime, TV dramas, cinema, advertisements, consumption, traditional theatrical performances, popular literature...

Supervised projects and studies conducted on an overseas immersion basis in selected countries or areas of the Asia Pacific region. Orientation sessions and evaluation are held at Langara both prior to and upon return from overseas.

Supervised projects and studies conducted on an overseas immersion basis in selected countries or areas of the Asia Pacific region. Orientation sessions and evaluation are held at Langara both prior to and upon return from overseas.

In this course, students explore the major religions of India, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, as well as minority religions. They learn about both historical and contemporary aspects of Indian religious thought and practice.