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REL 371 Asian Religions in American Culture
Michael Altman
Tuesday 3:30-5:50
This seminar introduces the history and development of Asian religions in America from the nineteenth century to the present. Focusing mainly on various forms of Hinduism and Buddhism, consideration will be given to immigrant groups, American-born converts, and the ways Asian religions have been represented and imagined in American culture.
This course counts towards the Asian Studies minor.
May Term 2013 courses
ANT 439/REL 483 Anthropology of Asian Religions
Matthew Wolfgram, M-F 10:00-1:00
EN 311/411Â The Kung Fu Flick in America
The Asian Studies Program at the University of Alabama is a multi-disciplinary program that offers a minor, which was reinstated as of Fall 2009. The faculty affiliated with Asian Studies have specialties in art, history, languages, literature, political systems, and religions, to name a few. The faculty also focus on different areas of Asia, including China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. Beyond the regular courses and undergraduate minor, the Asian Studies program sponsors a regular film series and various cultural and academic events in conjunction with other units in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students also have various opportunities to travel and study in Asia through the Capstone International Program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ASIAN STUDIES, follow the links below:
Requirements for Asian Studies minor (pdf version).
Faculty affiliated with Asian Studies.
Courses related to Asian Studies for both upcoming and past semesters.