Spring 2025 Southeast Asian Course List Available

CAM 103 Conversing in Khmer I

Online course aims to develop students’ proficiency in speaking and listening to Khmer at the introductory level for the purpose of communication, travel, and for enjoyment. HSL.

CRN # 86430 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: C Sak-Humphry
3 credit hours

CAM 104 – Conversing in Khmer II

Continuation of 103. Online course continues to develop students’ proficiency in speaking and listening to Khmer at the introductory level for the purpose of communication, travel, and for enjoyment. Pre: 101 or 103, or consent. HSL

CRN # 86437 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: C Sak-Humphry
3 credit hours

CAM 105 – Reading/Writing in Khmer I

Online course aims to develop proficiency in reading and writing Khmer at the introductory level. Uses interactive multimedia web-based content and textbook to complement online instruction. HSL

CRN # 86429 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: C Sak-Humphry
3 credit hours

CAM 106 – Reading/Writing in Khmer II

Continuation of 105. Online course continues to develop proficiency in reading and writing Khmer at the introductory level. Uses interactive multimedia web-based content and textbook to complement online instruction. Pre: 101 or 105, or consent. HSL

CRN # 85937 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: C Sak-Humphry
3 credit hours

CAM 202 – Intermediate Khmer II

Continuation of 201. Online course provides opportunities for learners to enhance their linguistic, discourse and sociolinguistic competencies in Khmer at the intermediate level. Uses interactive multimedia web-based content and textbook to complement the online instruction. Pre: 201 or 203, or consent. (Spring only) HSL

CRN # 88414 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: C Sak-Humphry
3 credit hours

FIL 101 Beginning Filipino

Listening, speaking, reading, writing skills. Structural points introduced inductively. Meets four hours weekly, includes one hour out-of-class field experience (Co-curricular cultural activities) weekly. HSL

Section Available:

CRN # 81069 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR, 0900-1015 AM / TBA
Instructor: Agaton Pasion
4 credit hours

CRN # 82374 – Section 002,
Days, Time: TR, 1030-1145 AM / TBA
Instructor: Agaton Pasion
4 credit hours

FIL 102 Beginning Filipino

Continuation of 101. Pre: 101 or consent. HSL

Section Available:

CRN # 82375 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 0130-0245 PM / TBA
Instructor: Precious Mae Arao
4 credit hours

CRN # 81961 – Section 002,
Days, Time: MW 0900-1015 AM / TBA
Instructor: Precious Mae Arao
4 credit hours

CRN # 87337 – Section 003,
Days, Time: TR 1200-0115 PM / TBA
Instructor: Angeli Callo
4 credit hours

CRN # 87338 – Section 004,
Days, Time: TR 0900-1015 AM / TBA
Instructor: Imelda Gasmen
4 credit hours

FIL 201 Intermediate Filipino

Continuation of 102. Meets four hours weekly, includes one hour out-of-class field experience (Co-curricular cultural activities) weekly. Pre: 102 or consent. HSL

CRN # 81070- Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 0130-0245 PM / TBA
Instructor: Angeli Callo
4 credit hours

FIL 202 – Intermediate Filipino

Continuation of 201. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 80928 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM / TBA
Instructor: Louward Allen Zubiri
4 credit hours

FIL 202 – Intermediate Filipino

Continuation of 201. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 84569 – Section 002,
Days, Time: TR 0130-0245 PM / TBA
Instructor: Amy Peria
4 credit hours

FIL 202 – Intermediate Filipino

Continuation of 201. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 89633 – Section 003,
Days, Time: MW 0130-0245 PM
Instructor: Angeli Callo
4 credit hours

FIL 302 Third-Level Filipino II

Conversation, advanced reading, and composition on contemporary issues. Meets three hours weekly. Pre: 202 or 225, or consent.

CRN # 82697 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM
Instructor: Jayson Parba
3 credit hours

FIL 402 Fourth-Level Filipino II

Advanced reading in current literature; discussion of cultural implications; advanced conversation and composition. Meets three hours weekly. Pre: 302 or consent.

CRN # 88445 – Section 001,
Days, Time: W 0300-0530 PM
Instructor: Pia Arboleda
3 credit hours

ILO 101 Beginning Ilokano

Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Structural points introduced inductively. Meets four hours weekly. HSL

CRN # 85936 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 0900-1015 AM
Instructor: Clemen Montero
4 credit hours

ILO 102 Beginning Ilokano

Continuation of 101. Pre: 101 or consent. HSL

CRN # 88511 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 0900-1015 AM
Instructor: Clemen Montero
4 credit hours

ILO 201 Intermediate Ilokano

Continuation of 102. Meets four hours weekly; three of four hours devoted to drill and practice. Pre: 102 or consent. HSL

CRN # 87180 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 0900-1015 AM
Instructor: Dean Domingo
4 credit hours

ILO 301 Third-Level Ilokano

To further acquire and develop Ilokano language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, utilizes ethnographic and sociolinguistic approaches in order to further examine and interrogate the relationship of language and culture. Pre: 202 or exam, or consent.

CRN # 89544 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM
Instructor: Dean Domingo
4 credit hours

ILO 401 Forth-Level Ilokano

Continuation of 101. Pre: 101 or consent. HSL

CRN # 88512 – Section 002,
Days, Time: TR 0900-1015 AM / TBA
Instructor: Dean Domingo
4 credit hours

IND 202 Intermediate Indonesian II

Second semester of intermediate Indonesian. Emphasis on the continued development of competence in both oral and written language for more advanced communication, travel, and further study. Pre: 201. HSL

CRN # 88420 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 1030-1120 AM
Instructor: Ulrich Kozok
3 credit hours

THAI 101 Elementary Thai I

Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Structural points introduced inductively. Meets one hour daily, Monday-Friday; four out of five hours devoted to directed drill and practice; regular on-line lab work and review of audiovisual materials. HSL

CRN # 89546 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 0230-0320 PM
Instructor: Chinoko Shirakura
3 credit hours

THAI 202 Intermediate Thai II

Continuation of 201. Integrated development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Thai script. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 88382 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 1230-0120 PM
Instructor: Chinoko Shirakura
3 credit hours

VIET 102 Elementary Vietnamese II

Continuation of 101. Pre: 101 or consent. HSL

CRN # 85657 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 0230-0320 PM
Instructor: Jennie Tran
3 credit hours

VIET 102 Elementary Vietnamese II

Continuation of 201. Integrated development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Thai script. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 89149 – Section 002,
Days, Time: MWF 1130-1220 PM
Instructor: Mai-Han Nguyen
3 credit hours

VIET 202 Intermediate Vietnamese II

Continuation of 201. Integrated development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Thai script. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 85659 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1200-0115 PM
Instructor: Jennie Tran
3 credit hours

VIET 302 Third-Level Vietnamese

Continuation of 201. Integrated development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Thai script. Pre: 201 or consent. HSL

CRN # 87019 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 0900-1015 AM
Instructor: Jennie Tran
3 credit hours

AMST 474 Preservation: Hawaii/Asia/Pac

Lectures and discussions on historic preservation issues in Hawai`i, Asia, and the Pacific. Emphasis on indigenous and national expressions. Pre: junior standing or consent. (Cross-listed as ARCH 474) DH

CRN # 82629 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 0830-0920 AM
Instructor: J A Tripp
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH

ANTH 481 Applied Anthropology

The application of anthropological methods and concepts to solving practical human problems such as homelessness, domestic violence, maternal morbidity, conflict over resources, and the loss of indigenous languages. Includes a significant service-learning component. Pre: 152. DS

CRN # 88398 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1200-0115 PM
Instructor: Jonathan Padwe
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

ARCH 474 Preservation: Hawaii/Asia/Pac

Lectures and discussions on historic preservation issues in Hawai‘i, Asia, and the Pacific. Emphasis on indigenous and national expressions. ARCH and ENVD majors only. Pre: junior standing or consent. (Cross-listed as AMST 474) DH

CRN # 82629 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MWF 0830-0920 AM
Instructor: J A Tripp
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH

ARCH 490 Special Topics

Selected topics in any aspect of architecture. Content to be announced. Repeatable four times. ARCH and ENVD majors only.

CRN # 84254 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM
Instructor: Bundit Kanisthakhon
3 credit hours

ART 481 Museum Interpretations

Studies the interpretive strategies and methods used by museums to communicate with visitors in museums, art galleries, historic sites, parks, and related places. Considers how interpretations contribute to cultural knowledge. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent. (Cross-listed as AMST 457) DH

CRN # 89312 – Section 001,
Days, Time: W 0330-0600 PM
Instructor: Matthew McConnell
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH, ETH, WI

ARCH 490 Special Topics

Selected topics in any aspect of architecture. Content to be announced. Repeatable four times. ARCH and ENVD majors only.

CRN # 84254 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM
Instructor: Bundit Kanisthakhon
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

ART 490D Topics SE Asian AH: Monuments & Nationalism in Southeast Asia

Focused study of particular periods, regions and critical themes in Southeast Asian art and architectural history. (B) Angkor & art of Khmer civilization; (C) art & architecture of Thailand; (D) monuments & nationalism in Southeast Asia. Repeatable one time for up to two different alphas. A-F only. Pre: 175, or consent. (Once a year) (D Cross-listed as ANTH 491) DH.

CRN # 89198 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 0930-1045 AM
Instructor: Paul Lavy
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH, WI

ASAN 202 1 Intr Asian Studies: S/SE Asia

Understanding South and Southeast Asia through multidisciplinary approaches. Examines the interrelationship of policies, economy, literature, religion, the arts, and history as the basis for such an understanding. DH

CRN # 89152 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: Benjamin Moseley
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH

ASAN 413 1 Resource Management in SE Asia

Challenges associated with the management of land, water resources, fisheries, forests and agriculture in modern Southeast Asia. Case studies are used to illustrate current problems and evaluate potential management solutions. A-F only. Pre: junior standing or higher. (Cross-listed as GEO 413) DS

CRN # 87765 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: Brian Szuster
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

ASAN 463 Gender Issues in Asian Society

Construction of gender identities in contemporary Asia. How these interface with other aspects of social difference and inequality (e.g., with class, religion, ethnicity). (Cross-listed as WGSS 463) DS

CRN # 89408 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 0130-0245p
Instructor: Chiyeon Hwang
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

ASAN 491G Tpcs in ASAN: Asia (Pop Divas of Asia)

Selected topics in Asian studies. (C) China; (G) Asia; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Other. Each alpha is repeatable two times. DS

CRN # 89036 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MF 0100-0215 PM
Instructor: Yuan Yu Kuan
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

ASAN 491Z Tpcs in Asan: Other (Digital Media and Asian Politics)

Selected topics in Asian studies. (C) China; (G) Asia; (I) South Asia; (J) Japan; (K) Korea; (P) Philippines; (S) Southeast Asia; (Z) Other. Each alpha is repeatable two times. DS

CRN # 491Z – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 0900-1015 AM
Instructor: TBA
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

EDCS 440 Multicul and Social Justice Ed

Exploring social justice and multilingual, multicultural education with attention to Hawai‘i as our place of learning and teaching. (Cross-listed as STE 440)

CRN # 84224 – Section 001,
Days, Time: T 0500-0730 PM
Instructor: Crivir Ivee Cruz
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS

DNCE 104 Introduction to Balinese Dance

Beginning techniques of Balinese dance. Repeatable three times, up to 12 credits. DA

CRN # 88930 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 1100-1220 PM
Instructor: I Widana
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DA

DNCE 304 Balinese Dance I

Performance and techniques at the introductory level. DA

CRN # 88929 – Section 001,
Days, Time: MW 1100-1220 PM
Instructor: I Widana
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DA

GEO 413 Resource Management in SE Asia

Challenges associated with the management of land, water resources, fisheries, forests and agriculture in modern Southeast Asia. Case studies are used to illustrate current problems and evaluate potential management solutions. A-F only. Pre: junior standing or higher. (Cross-listed as ASAN 413) DS

CRN # 87514 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: Brian Szuster
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DS, TXT0

HIST 305 Eartly Modern Southeast Asia

Traces the development of Southeast Asia from early beginnings to the 19th century. Ethical issues and effective writing based on essays and ethical responses will form an important part of the course. DH

CRN # 89276 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: Caroline Tacata-Tardibone
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH, TXT0

HIST 306 Modern Southeast Asia

Continuation of 305, from 18th century to the present. DH

CRN # 89276 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TBA
Instructor: Maria Vina Lanzona
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH, TXT0

IP 360P SE Asn Food Music & Ritual:PHL

Study and analysis of the art and culture of Southeast Asian food, music, and rituals—history, forms, social development, influences, and impact, with an emphasis on oral and written communication. (P) Philippine; (V) Vietnamese. Sophomore standing or consent for P. A-F only. (Focus* DH, OC, WI) 3 credit hours.

Sections Available:

CRN # 85928 – Section 001: TR, 10:30-11:45 AM, Instructor: L. M. Zubiri

CRN # 85929 – Section 002: TR, 12:00-1:15 PM, Instructor: I. F. Gasmen

CRN # 85930 – Section 003: T, 3:00-5:30 PM, Instructor: I. F. Gasmen

CRN # 85931 – Section 004: T, 3:00-5:30 PM, Instructor: P. C. Arboleda

IP 360V SE Asn Food Music & Ritual:VIE

Study and analysis of the art and culture of Southeast Asian food, music, and rituals—history, forms, social development, influences, and impact, with an emphasis on oral and written communication. (P) Philippine; (V) Vietnamese. Sophomore standing or consent for P. A-F only. DH

CRN # 84254 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1030-1145 AM
Instructor: Jennie Tran
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH, OC, WI

IP 364 1 Philippine Popular Culture

Explores the ethics of Philippine popular culture forms; teaches students how to produce, act, and perform in a selected media form; and engages students in writing critical analyses of these cultural expressions. A-F only. Pre: sophomore standing or consent. (Focus: DH, ETH, OC, WI) 3 credit hours

CRN # 81733 – Section 001: MW, 1:30-2:45 PM, Instructor: N. A. Ortega

CRN # 86661 – Section 002: M, 3:00-5:30 PM, Instructor: N. A. Ortega

CRN # 83596 – Section 003: W, 3:00-5:30 PM, Instructor: N. A. Ortega

CRN # 83867 – Section 004: M, 3:00-5:30 PM, Instructor: D. A. Domingo

AMST 685 001 Museums and Education

Overview of museum education including museum learning theories, informal learning programs, audience research, national and international policies and reports, and community projects. Pre: 683 (or concurrent) or consent. (Cross-listed as EDCS 685)

CRN # 86348 – Section 001,
Days, Time: R 0330-0600 PM
Instructor: Noelle Kahanu
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH

ANTH 681 001 Applied Cultural Anthropology

Theory, methods, and results of application of cultural anthropological concepts to practical problems. Graduate students only.

CRN # 88400 – Section 001,
Days, Time: TR 1200-0115 PM
Instructor: Jonathan Padwe
3 credit hours

ASAN 623 Gender in Asian Performing Art

Performance is a rich site for gender construction, critique, and articulation in Asia. This seminar examines gender reflected in traditional music, dance, and theatre, including character role and performer persona; approaches of performance and culture studies, and an “Asian way.” A-F only. (Once a year)

CRN # 88941 – Section 001,
Days, Time: M 0300-0530 PM
Instructor: Ricardo Trimillos
3 credit hours

DNCE 654 Dance and Perf Theory: Asia

Dance content and historico-social context of principal dance traditions. Pre: graduate standing or consent. (Alt. years)

CRN # 87132 – Section 001,
Days, Time: M 0200-0430 PM
Instructor: Jeffrey Perillo
3 credit hours

GEO 685 Human Geo Research Methods

Introduction to research methods in human geography. Explores and provides guided practical experience with research methods and analysis.

CRN # 88886 – Section 001,
Days, Time: T 0130-0400 PM
Instructor: Mary Mostafanezhad
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: TXT0

POLS 680 Asian and/or Pacific Politics

Political development, international relations, decision-making processes, and systems of political thought in all or part of Asia and/or the Pacific. Repeatable three times.

CRN # 85693 – Section 001,
Days, Time: M 0300-0530 PM
Instructor: Ehito Kimura
3 credit hours
Gen. Ed/Focus: DH