SDSU Center for Asian & Pacific Studies

SDSU’s Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) promotes the study of the Asia Pacific region among its students, faculty and community members.

SDSU’s Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) is an interdisciplinary instructional unit of the College of Arts and Letters. It promotes the study of the Asia Pacific region among its students, faculty and community members, and is dedicated to fostering an understanding of the diversity of Asian culture and society. Established in the 1960s, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies is an int

egral part of SDSU’s international studies curriculum. The Center draws on the resources of multiple departments and programs at the University, including: Anthropology, Art History, Comparative Literature, Economics, Geography, History, Journalism and Media Studies, Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology and Women's Studies. It offers several core courses in the Asian Studies curriculum and advocates for the teaching of Asian languages and content courses on Asian countries at the University level. It also strives to advance research on Asia, sponsor dialogues on Asian cultures and societies and their relationships to North America, and promote educational exchange between SDSU and universities in the region. Currently, the center offers an undergraduate Major and Minor in Asian Studies, plus a new Major Emphasis in Chinese Studies and Language (CSL). Non-majors who wish to increase their knowledge about Asia will find many courses available that also fulfill the General Education Requirements. Launched in Fall 2009, the new CSL Major Emphasis seeks to enhance the study of China and the Chinese language at SDSU for students who have an interest in Mainland China, Taiwan and Chinese diaspora communities. The CSL Program is the recipient of a competitive two-year Title VI Grant from the US Department of Education from 2009-2011. It works closely with other SDSU units, such as the Chinese Language Program, Confucius Institute, International Business, ISTEP, and International Security and Conflict Resolution, to enhance the students’ educational experience on China and the Chinese world.

09/09/2019

The Mustard Seed Project is a student-led community service organization that caters to the homeless population in San Diego. They are different from other homeless outreach clubs because they offer case management to actually begin the process of getting people off the streets. They are looking for passionate volunteers who want to make a serious impact in the lives of the homeless population.

This club is a great opportunity for the students of the College of Arts and Letters to engage with the community and actively help solve one of the most serious issues in San Diego alone. See the attached flyer for more information!

08/26/2019

The Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego will be screening the documentary, “And Then They Came For Us.” This documentary recounts the mass evacuation and internment of Japanese Americans in the western United States (Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6G2yfaLNyI).

After the screening, there will be a special panel discussion featuring Dale Minami (counsel for Fred Korematsu in the Korematsu case Coram Nobis case), Karen Korematsu (the daughter of Fred Korematsu and founder of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute), Bita Ashtari (President of the Iranian-American Bar Association) with moderator Judge Selena Epley of the San Diego Superior Court.

We would love to have you at this important event that is more timely than ever. Event will be held at the Kroc Institute of University of San Diego on August 29 at 5:30PM.

08/14/2019

TOMORROW AT Scripps Cottage from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

All members of the SDSU community are invited to gather for a Lunada de Paz in honor of peace, solidarity and resilience in light of the hateful violent acts in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy.

NewsCenter | SDSU | Community Support in the Wake of El Paso, Dayton, Gilroy Tragedies

08/14/2019

All members of the SDSU community are invited to gather for a Lunada de Paz in honor of peace, solidarity and resilience in light of the hateful violent acts in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy.

Full campus statement:

NewsCenter | SDSU | Community Support in the Wake of El Paso, Dayton, Gilroy Tragedies SDSU President Adela de la Torre shared the following message with students, faculty and staff following mass shootings in Texas, Ohio and California.

Photos from SDSU Center for Asian & Pacific Studies's post

08/12/2019

08/12/2019

04/26/2019

1990 Institute is proud to announce their essay contest for all undergraduates which emphasizes the importance in today’s world of understanding modern China with depth.

$3000 in prizes will be awarded to students in Women's Studies, Economics, and Technology, based on exceptional research and scholarship, subject to the requirement that the topic must be about or relate to modern China.

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

For more information, visit: 1990institute.org/essay-contest

02/01/2019

Next week, come to SDSU's Lunar New Year Celebration 2019! There will be lots of food, performances, and events so don't miss it!

For more information, contact [email protected].

10/23/2018

TIECon 2018 is your opportunity to interface with 1,000 local CEO's, angel investors, VC's, community leaders, trailblazers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Join us at the Long Beach Convention Center on November 17th for a full day of networking, interactive workshops, panel discussions, delicious food, and mega keynote speakers.

Visit https://www.tieconsouthwest.com/ for more info.

10/18/2018

Check out the Festival of Lights, hosted by the San Diego Indian American Society!

October 20th 1-8:30PM at Balboa Park.

See the flyer attached for more info, or simply search "Festival of Lights" on Facebook.

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