Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit. Students will receive a letter grade based on attendance and the quality of two brief required papers (précis) due in early April.
This semester’s theme is “Cross-Cultural Communication: Possibilities and Challenges.” Course activities will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Highlights include Dr. Asif Chaudhry, vice president of International Programs at WSU, speaking on the value of becoming a well-prepared, globally engaged citizen; workshops on the Asian languages currently offered on campus; a student-led workshop on cross-cultural communication; research and film screenings presented by faculty; a lesson on Bollywood dancing; and a catered lunch on Saturday.
Students of all backgrounds and majors are invited to enroll, though we offer a particularly warm welcome to students who are interested in exploring Asian studies as a major or minor. This class will help students gain a better sense of what the Asian studies field can offer those interested in making a difference on a global scale.
For more information, please contact Asia Program Director Dr. Lydia Gerber at asia@wsu.edu or 509 335-7425.