Thank You!

Thank you to those who joined us for last week's conversation with Mary Popeo! We'll have more invited speakers throughout the semester - keep an eye on our calendar here on myUMBC, or on our website, for more information! 

Thank you, too, to those who entered our t-shirt design contest! Our celebrity judge, Dr. Jacob, will review the entries and we'll announce the winner soon. 

Princeton University Graduate Programs Info Session

Are you thinking about grad school? ...not sure if you're thinking about grad school? Together with the Asian Studies Council of Majors, we'll welcome Dr. Anna Shields, Professor of Chinese Studies and Chair of Princeton's East Asian Studies Department, to campus at noon on Friday, October 1, to learn about available graduate opportunities. 

Princeton offers a variety of options, including their graduate program and the Princeton in Asia fellowships - the session will be an excellent opportunity to ask Dr. Shields for insight and information. We'll have refreshments and other giveaways for those joining us in person, and will also stream the event online for those who can't make it to campus. For more info, check out the myUMBC post!

Free Korean Online Classes with K-Buddy

K-Street is once again hosting its popular online, free Korean language-learning classes this semester! A variety of options are available, ranging from a Hangul masterclass to sessions focused on K-pop dances and Korean cooking. Learn more and sign up at K-Buddy's website. 

Virtual On-Demand Film Screening: "The Vow from Hiroshima"

Together with the Department of History and the Department of Language, Literacy, and Culture, Asian Studies will host an on-demand virtual film screening of "The Vow from Hiroshima," a documentary which tells the story of a survivor of the Hiroshima bombings and her lifelong quest to abolish nuclear weapons. The film will be available on-demand September 14-21. On Sept 21, a virtual presentation will take place - more information about this presentation, and how to sign up for the on-demand film screening, will be available soon. 

ASIANetwork Student Opportunities

ASIANetwork has announced three opportunities for undergraduate students, with deadlines throughout the fall semester: 

• Student Video Challenge (Interest App Due Oct 15)
  Students at an ASIANetwork school will work with students at Asian universities to produce a video presentation. 
• McJimsey Student Paper Competition (Submit by January 15, 2022)
  Undergraduates and 2021 graduates are invited to submit their work on Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, or the Asian Diaspora to this competition. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize and their essay will be published in ASIANetwork's journal. The winner and runners-up will also be invited to present their work at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY).
• Call for Poster Presentations (Submit by November 1, 2021)
  Students (individuals or groups of 2-4) may submit proposals for poster presentations to be given at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY). Details and additional information are available at the link above. 

UMBC Review Open for Submissions

The UMBC review is now accepting submissions for its 23rd edition (April 2022)! Undergraduates, or recent graduates who completed their work during their undergraduate career, from any discipline are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Submission deadline: Sept 17

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• Sept 7 (today!): History Dept Welcome Reception, 11:30-12:45, Fine Arts North [pond side] 5th Floor Lobby
• Sept 9 (Thursday): Involvement Fest! (online and virtual)
• Sept 14-21: On-demand virtual film screening "The Vow from Hiroshima" (online presentation: Sept 21) - link and other info available soon!
• Sept 21: Fall 2021 Career and Internship Fair 
• Sept 26: Asian Studies Shirt Design Contest Deadline

Is there something you'd like to see in these Asian Studies bulletins? Let us know! 

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Gilman Scholarship Applications Open

Interested in study abroad? The Benjamin A. Gilman Foundation awards up to $8,000 to support students pursuing study abroad opportunities. The deadline to apply is October 5! For more information, see the news item on Study Abroad's myUMBC page.

Shirt Design Contest

The Asian Studies program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year, and we're marking the occasion with a shirt design contest! The contest is open to all UMBC students; the top three designs, as chosen by our celebrity judge Dr. Jacob (Associate Dean, CAHSS, and ASIA affiliate faculty), will win fabulous prizes, and the first-place design will become our new shirt! See the attached flier for more information. The deadline to submit your entry is Sunday, Sept 26. 

Asian Studies Welcome Week Reception - Sept 2

Join us for our 2021 Welcome Week Reception this Thursday, in the Fine Arts Amphitheatre and Recital Hall Lobby! We'll have sushi, drinks, snacks, and other giveaways. We can't wait to see you! For more information, check out the event page on our myUMBC.

Involvement Fest - September 9

Stop by involvement fest, in person or virtually, to meet and learn about the more than 200 student organizations who are active on campus. From honor societies to ultimate frisbee, there's something for everyone! For more information about who will be there and when, visit the Involvement Fest page!

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra cash this academic year? The Career Center's UMBCworks webpage has listings of jobs available on and near campus - visit their website and set up a profile to get started!

Approaching Events and Deadlines

• Sept 2 - Welcome Week Reception (see above)
  
• Sept 9 - Involvement Fest
• Sept 14 - last day to drop a class without a "W"
• Sept 15 - last day to sign up for graduation for Fall 2021

In an effort to highlight courses which are accessible for students who may not be planning to return to campus in-person this fall, we are providing this list of classes which are being offered wholly online. For more information about any of these options, please check the Course Catalog, our website, or email our office. 

CORE COURSES

ASIA 100-01 Introduction to Asian Studies – Lecture – 3 Credits
Instructor: Oyen, Meredith
All Online, Asynchronous

ELECTIVES

ASIA 300-01 Topics in Asian Studies: Music in the Two Koreas – Lecture – 3 Credits
Dates TBA
Instructor: Moody, Peter
Online

ASIA 399-01 Internship in Asian Studies – Independent Study – 1–3 Credits
Dates TBA
Instructor: Oyen, Meredith
Online

ASIA 400-01 Special Projects in Asian Studies – Lecture – 1–3 Credits
Dates TBA
Instructor: Oyen, Meredith
Online

CHIN 300-01 Special Projects in the Chinese Language and Culture – Independent Study – 1–3 Credits
Dates TBA
Instructor: Brown, William
Online

HIST 383-01 Japan in the Shogun Age – Lecture –  3 Credits
TuTh 10:00am – 11:15am
Instructor: Vaporis, Constantine
Online
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Culture (GFR)

HIST 459-01 The Rise of Modern Japan: From the “Black Ships” to Hatsune Miku – Lecture –  3 Credits
Date: TBA
Instructor: Vaporis, Constantine
Online
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Social Sciences (GEP), Culture (GFR), Social Sciences (GFR)
Recommended Preparation: HIST 100 or HIST 110 or HIST 111, junior/senior status.

HIST 480-01 Mao and After: History of Contemporary China – Lecture –  3 Credits
We 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: He, Gaochao
Online

JPNS 300-01 Special Projects in the Japanese Language and Culture – Lecture –  1–3 Credits
Date: TBA
Instructor: Hoogenboom, Tomoko
Online

JPNS 309-01 Business Japanese – Lecture –  1–3 Credits
TuTh 11:30am – 12:45pm
Instructor: Hoogenboom, Tomoko
Online
You must complete JPNS 301 or JPNS 302 with a grade of C or better

MLL 311-01 Introduction to Korean Culture – Lecture – 3 Credits
TuTh 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Instructor: Yoon, Kyung-Eun
Online
Attributes: Culture (GEP)
Knowledge of Korean is not required. Recommended Preparation: MLL 190, 191, 230, or 301.

MLL 316-01 Japanese Language in Society – Lecture – 3 Credits
TuTh 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Instructor: Hoogenboom, Tomoko
Online
Recommended preparation: ASIA 100 or any 100- or 200-level GEP Culture course.

LANGUAGES

HIND 101-01 Elementary Hindi I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Instructor: Datla, Radhi
Online
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

HIND 201-01 Intermediate Hindi I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Instructor: Datla, Radhi
Online
You must complete HIND 102 with a C or better

JPNS 101-01 Elementary Japanese I – Lecture – 4 Credits
MoWeFr 10:00am – 10:50am
Instructor: Perry, Michiko
Online
Attributes: Language (GFR)
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

JPNS 101-04 Elementary Japanese I – Lecture – 4 Credits
MoWeFr 1:00pm – 1:50pm
Instructor: Perry, Michiko
Online
Attributes: Language (GFR)
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

JPNS 101-05 Elementary Japanese I – Lecture – 4 Credits
MoWeFr 9:00am – 9:50am
Instructor: Perry, Michiko
Online
Attributes: Language (GFR)
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

JPNS 201-03 Intermediate Japanese I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Instructor: Seat, Mina
Online
Attributes: 201 Level Language Requirement (GEP), 201-Level Foreign Language (GFR)
You must have completed JPNS 102 with a C or better before taking this class or have completed 3 years of high school Japanese.

JPNS 201-04 Intermediate Japanese I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Instructor: Seat, Mina
Online
Attributes: 201 Level Language Requirement (GEP), 201-Level Foreign Language (GFR)
You must have completed JPNS 102 with a C or better before taking this class or have completed 3 years of high school Japanese.

JPNS 301-01 Advanced Japanese I – Lecture – 3 Credits
TuTh 10:00am – 11:15am
Instructor: Hoogenboom, Tomoko
Online
You must either have completed JPNS 202 with a grade of C or better or the equivalent as indicated by placement before taking this class.

KORE 101-01 Elementary Korean I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 8:30am – 9:45am
Instructor: Krippes, Yeon
Online
Attributes: Language (GFR)
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

KORE 101-02 Elementary Korean I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 11:30am – 12:45 pm
Instructor: Krippes, Yeon
Online
Attributes: Language (GFR)
A reminder that students planning to continue to the next language level must register for this course as “graded” rather than “P/NP,” since subsequent levels require a grade of “C” or better.

KORE 201-01 Intermediate Korean I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 10:00am – 11:15am
Instructor: Krippes, Yeon
Online
Attributes: 201 Level Language Requirement (GEP), 201-Level Foreign Language (GFR)
You must complete KORE 102 with C or better before taking this class or have completed 3 years of high school Korean.

KORE 201-02 Intermediate Korean I – Lecture – 4 Credits
TuTh 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Instructor: Krippes, Yeon
Online
Attributes: 201 Level Language Requirement (GEP), 201-Level Foreign Language (GFR)
You must complete KORE 102 with C or better before taking this class or have completed 3 years of high school Korean.

Save the date for our Welcome Week Reception, Thursday, September 2, from 12:30-1:30pm. Stop by for snacks, music, or just to say hello! If you're new, you'll have a chance to learn more about the Asian Studies program. If you're a returning student, we look forward to catching up with you! Keep an eye out for the myUMBC event notice soon!