Fwd: [UCSBADVS] Explore Courses in East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies This Spring!

[Undergrad Advising Global Studies]

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From: Ariella Lassiter <alas...@hfa.ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Subject: [UCSBADVS] Explore Courses in East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies This Spring!
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Dear Students,

The East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies Department has open seats in the following courses in Spring 2026! These courses are a great opportunity to learn about East Asian literature and culture and to fulfill multiple GE requirements. These courses have no prerequisites and are open to all students! 

JAPAN 80: Masterpieces of Japanese Literature

• Fulfills GE Area G: Literature
• Fulfills Special Subject Area: World Cultures

Course Description:  Examines a selection of works from Japanese literature, with the goal of understanding the major genres and their development over time. The cultural roles of literature, as well as criteria for critical evaluation, are also addressed.

EACS 40 - Gender and Sexuality in Modern Asia

• Fulfills GE Area D: Social Sciences
• Fulfills Special Subject Area: World Cultures

Course Description: Examines how modern social institutions have constructed and transformed gender and sexuality in China, Japan, Korea, India, and other Asian societies. Topics: marriage and kinship, capitalism, nationalism, modern state, third genders, commercialization of sex, public sphere and mass media.

Please email alas...@hfa.ucsb.edu if you have any questions.

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Ariella Lassiter, M.Ed, M.A. | Academic Advisor

East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies

Office: HSSB 4038

Email: alas...@hfa.ucsb.edu

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Global Studies Undergraduate Advising Team

Meghan Zero + Taylor Ross + Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Email: global-...@ucsb.edu|Appointment info here  

Phone: (805) 893-7860

See this page for full contact info