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Register now for Fall '26: ASAN 150 Intro to Research & Writing in Asian Studies! Provides a structured overview of the research & writing process from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a focus on Asia. (3 credits; FW) When: 3:00 - 4:15 pm Where: SAKAM C101 Instructor: TBA
Register for Fall '26: ASAN 150 Intro to Research and Writing in Asian Studies every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:15 pm

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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 466 Transpacific Youth Pop Culture: From K-Pop to TikTok! Learn how media represent transnational issues through the lens of comics, games, etc. (3 credits; WI & DH) When: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm M, T, W, & Tr Where: Online Sync. Instructor: J. Lum
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 406 Modern Philippines! Survey of major developments from pre-colonial through colonial periods, through WWII, and the post-war republic. (3 credits; DH) When: July 6 - August 14, 2026 Where: Online Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Lanzona
Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.

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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 320I South Asia! This course will incorporate firsthand looks at local cultures, including chats with youth & indigenous political leaders, anti-caste & feminist activists, & more. (DS) When: May 26 - July 2 Where: Online Asyn. Prof: Dr. Stirr
Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

ALT Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

ALT Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

ALT Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

ALT Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

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View a sample syllabus for ASAN 320I at annastirr.com/teaching/

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Courses at UH Manoa Undergraduate ASAN 101 Introduction to Asian Studies This course is an introduction to Asian Studies. It examines the history and cultures of “Monsoon Asia,” or South, Southeast…

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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 466 Transpacific Youth Pop Culture: From K-Pop to TikTok! Learn how media represent transnational issues through the lens of comics, games, etc. (3 credits; WI & DH) When: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm M, T, W, & Tr. Where: Online Sync. Instructor: J. Lum
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 406 Modern Philippines! Survey of major developments from pre-colonial through colonial periods, through WWII, and the post-war republic. (3 credits; DH) When: July 6 - August 14, 2026 Where: Online Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Lanzona
Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.

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Registration for Summer 2026 Session 1 ends TODAY! The Department of Asian Studies will be offering four classes this session: ASAN 310I, ASAN 326, ASAN 464, and ASAN 465. Register on STAR or via the Outreach College below: outreach.hawaii.edu/student-…
Register now for Summer 2026 classes include ASAN 320I, ASAN 326, ASAN 406, ASAN 464, ASAN 464, and ASAN 466.

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Registration for Summer 2026 Session 1 ends TOMORROW, May 27! The Department of Asian Studies will be offering four classes this session: ASAN 310I, ASAN 326, ASAN 464, and ASAN 465. Register on STAR or via the Outreach College below: outreach.hawaii.edu/student-…
Register now for Summer 2026 classes include ASAN 320I, ASAN 326, ASAN 406, ASAN 464, ASAN 464, and ASAN 466.

ALT Register now for Summer 2026 classes include ASAN 320I, ASAN 326, ASAN 406, ASAN 464, ASAN 464, and ASAN 466.
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 465 Japan Cool: Anime Manga & Film! Learn about how anime & manga impact Japanese issues of gender, national identity, & race. (3 credits; DH & OC) When: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm every M, T, Tr, & F Where: Online Synchronous Instructor: Dr. Chun
Register now for ASAN 465: Japan Cool: Anime Manga and Film, online synchronous, M, T, Tr, & F from May 26 to July 23.

ALT Register now for ASAN 465: Japan Cool: Anime Manga and Film, online synchronous, M, T, Tr, & F from May 26 to July 23.
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 406 Modern Philippines! Survey of major developments from pre-colonial through colonial periods, WWII, and the post-war republic. (3 credits; DH) When: July 6 - August 14, 2026 Where: Online Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Maria Vina Lanzona
Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.

ALT Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 326 Media, Advertising & Desire in East Asia! Examine how concepts of beauty & desire shape East Asia within historical & contemporary media. (3 credits; DH; WI) When: May 26 - July 2, 2026 Where: Online Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Patterson
Register now for ASAN 326 Media, Advertising & Desire in East Asia, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 320I South Asia! This course will incorporate firsthand looks at local cultures, including chats with youth & indigenous political leaders, anti-caste & feminist activists, & more. (DS) When: May 26 - July 2 Where: Online Asyn. Prof: Dr. Stirr
Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

ALT Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

ALT Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

ALT Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

ALT Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

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View a sample syllabus for ASAN 320I at annastirr.com/teaching/

Teaching

Courses at UH Manoa Undergraduate ASAN 101 Introduction to Asian Studies This course is an introduction to Asian Studies. It examines the history and cultures of “Monsoon Asia,” or South, Southeast…

annastirr.com
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 320I South Asia! This course will incorporate firsthand looks at local cultures, including chats with youth & indigenous political leaders, anti-caste & feminist activists, & more. (DS) When: May 26 - July 2 Where: Online Asyn. Prof: Dr. Stirr
Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

ALT Register now for ASAN 320I South Asia, taught by Dr. Stirr, online asynchronous from May 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026

Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

ALT Learn about pressing issues like class, caste, youth political movements, nationalism, gender, sexuality, and religion.

Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

ALT Learn about Nepal and the diverse Himalayan cultures within it and how democracy and communism develop in the country.

Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

ALT Learn about India and everyday life and struggles for justice in the world's largest democracy.

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View a sample syllabus for ASAN 320I at annastirr.com/teaching/

Teaching

Courses at UH Manoa Undergraduate ASAN 101 Introduction to Asian Studies This course is an introduction to Asian Studies. It examines the history and cultures of “Monsoon Asia,” or South, Southeast…

annastirr.com
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 466 Transpacific Youth Pop Culture: From K-Pop to TikTok! Learn how media represent transnational issues through the lens of comics, games, etc. (3 credits; WI & DH) When: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm M, T, W, & Tr Where: Online Sync. Instructor: J. Lum
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 465 Japan Cool: Anime Manga & Film! Learn about how anime & manga impact Japanese issues of gender, national identity, & race. (3 credits; DH & OC) When: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm every M, T, Tr, & F Where: Online Synchronous Instructor: Dr. Chun
Register now for ASAN 465: Japan Cool: Anime Manga and Film, online synchronous, M, T, Tr, & F from May 26 to July 23.

ALT Register now for ASAN 465: Japan Cool: Anime Manga and Film, online synchronous, M, T, Tr, & F from May 26 to July 23.
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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 464 K-pop and J-pop: Popular Music & Society! Examines modern Japan and South Korea through the lens of popular music. (3 credits; OC) When: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm every M, T, Tr, & F Where: Online Synchronous Instructor: Dr. Patterson & Dr. Chun
Register now for ASAN 464: K-pop & J-Pop: Popular Music & Society, online synchronous on M, T, Tr, Fr, May 26 to July 23.

ALT Register now for ASAN 464: K-pop & J-Pop: Popular Music & Society, online synchronous on M, T, Tr, Fr, May 26 to July 23.

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Register now for Summer '26: ASAN 406 Modern Philippines! Survey of major developments from pre-colonial through colonial periods, WWII, and the post-war republic. (3 credits; DH) When: July 6 - August 14, 2026 Where: Online Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Maria Vina Lanzona
Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.

ALT Register now for ASAN 406: Modern Philippines, online asynchronous from July 6 to August 14 2026.
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