Asian studies emphasis

An emphasis in Asian Studies at the Josef Korbel School provides students with the necessary tools to engage in the quickly developing Asian world, one of the emerging global power centers in the 21st century. Students will learn about the historical roots of economic, political and security development as well as the role that Asian countries will likely play in the coming decades and how rapid economic growth, especially in China, will impact global security, international trade and human rights.

The Center for China-US Cooperation (CCUSC) at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies holds an annual conference along with numerous forums throughout the year for students, faculty and the public. We host academics, Washington insiders, and a number of other China experts to address timely topics related to China and China-US relations. In addition, the editorial office of the top journal of Chinese studies, the Journal of Contemporary China, is located in the CCUSC, students have the opportunity to work with its editor and learn about the leading academic and policy journals of China studies in the world.

In 2009, the University of Denver entered into an agreement with the China Studies Institute at Peking University to establish a DU Graduate Center. Korbel students have the opportunity to conduct independent research, engage in internships as well as take graduate seminar courses or language instruction at the China Studies Institute at Peking University.

Faculty

Jonathan Adelman
Devin Joshi
Haider Khan
Suisheng Zhao

Centers, institutes and student groups

Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy
Center for US-China Cooperation
Journal of Contemporary China
Human Rights and Human Welfare
Human Trafficking Clinic
Peace Corps Community

Course offerings

For students interested in designing a concentration in Asian studies, at least one course must be region-specific. Region-specific courses include:

INTS 4440: US and East Asian Security
INTS 4447: Chinese Foreign Policy
INTS 4458: Political Economy of China's Transition
INTS 4460: China's Rise: Revolution, Nationalism, Communism and Liberalism
INTS 4574: China and India in Comparative Analysis
INTS 4142: After the Fall: Russia and China
INTS 4403: The Politics of Post-communist Transition and Enlargement
INTS 4710: Topics: Russia's American Policy
INTS 4760: Russian Foreign and Defense Policy
All concentrations must be approved by the degree director and the Director of Student Affairs, Susan Rivera.

In addition, students can incorporate an Asian focus into the following courses:
INTS 4521: International Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective
INTS 4379: Gender, Environment and Development
INTS 4501: Comparative Politics: States and Societies in the 21st Century
INTS 4939: Human Rights: Genocide
INTS 4936: International Law and Human Rights
INTS 4941: Human Rights and International Organizations
INTS 4367: Global Health Affairs
INTS 4715: Problems and Challenges of Democratization
INTS 4373: Sustainable Development and the Environment