April 1, 2013
It's not a joke. You can Do More with Asian Studies. This week we have a Bollywood film screening and a special lecture and awards presentation, plus exciting courses in the summer and fall. If you are interested in considering how an Asian Studies minor can provide opportunities for you, contact the Director of Asian Studies at asianstudies@as.ua.edu.
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Riverside Bollywood Film Festival GRAND FINALE!
Two movies left in the festival!
Tues 2 April - ENGLISH VINGLISH
(Dir. Gauri Shinde, 2012, Starring Sridevi)
A tale of the continued power of the English language in India
Tues 9 April - TALAASH: The Answer Lies Within
(Dir. Reema Kagti, 2012, Starring Aamir Khan and his moustache)
Car accidents, blackmail and ghosts all take part in this thrilling neo-noir
All films start at 7pm in the Media Room of the Riverside Community Center (downstairs), with FREE refreshments. For more information, go to the Asian Studies website.
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Asian Studies courses for Fall 2013
A range of course will be available in the fall that focus on the study of Asia, including language courses, Survey of Asian Art, Islam in/an American Literature, Survey of Asian Religions, Japanese or CHinese Literature in Translation, and several history courses (to be announced). The full list is available on the Asian Studies website. Do More with Asian Studies.
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Asia Matters during Honors Week
The Asian Studies program will have a lecture and awards presentation Thursday, April 4 at 3:00 pm to celebrate our Outstanding Student and Research awards. Matthew Wolfgram (Anthroplogy) will discuss the modernization of Ayurveda drugs in South Asia. Check the details.
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Summer courses related to Asian Studies
May term
ANT 439/REL 483 Anthropology of Asian Religions
Matthew Wolfgram, M-F 10:00-1:00
EN 311/411 The Kung Fu Flick in America
Nikhil Bilwakesh, M-F 9:00-12:00
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