Charles Wei-hsun Fu
Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
San Diego, poised on the Pacific Rim
Asia is undeniably a major player in the world today—from global economics, politics,
and environmentalism to pop culture, philosophy, and the fine arts
—representing diverse cultural resources that have endured thousands of years.
The SDSU campus is embedded in a vibrant community with diverse populations, reflected in our student body.
The Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) is an interdisciplinary instructional unit of the College of Arts and Letters and an integral part of SDSU’s international studies curriculum. Our curriculum draws on diverse faculty from across the campus to offer innovative and informative classes in the Asian thought and culture encompassing art, communication, film studies, environmental issues, history, literature, philosophy, political science, religious studies, women’s studies, as well as Asian-American experiences.Students are invited to immerse themselves in new perspectives, values, strategies, and life experiences through key offerings in the Asia Pacific region, including such themes as the traditional roots of K-pop, anime, and contemporary arts; deep insights from Buddhism, Daosim, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Shinto; unexpected leadership model and entrepreneurial enterprises; social roles and relationships.
Commencement
At the end of the Spring 2025 semester, students and faculty came together to honor each other’s achievements and to wish the best of luck to those moving onto new endeavors.
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2025! CAPS wishes you all the best as you continue to make change and inspire others beyond SDSU.
Upcoming Events
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Global Korea/Asia Pacific, Transnational Koreans/Asians Conference
The “Global Korea/Asia Pacific, Transnational Koreans/Asians" conference, organized as a part of the Global Laboratory Program for Korean Studies and supported by the Academy of Korean Studies will take place on June 12, 2025. There will be presenters from South Korea, Japan and Singapore, discussing international migration of Koreans and intra-regional migration of Asians. The event is also supported by the Charles Wei-hsun Fu Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and the College of Arts and Letters.
The “Global Korea/Asia Pacific, Transnational Koreans/Asians" conference, organized as a part of the Global Laboratory Program for Korean Studies and supported by the Academy of Korean Studies will take place on June 12, 2025. There will be presenters from South Korea, Japan and Singapore, discussing international migration of Koreans and intra-regional migration of Asians. The event is also supported by the Charles Wei-hsun Fu Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and the College of Arts and Letters.
Date and Time: June 12, 2025 (Thursday), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Arts and Letters 660, Finch Conference Room
For questions, contact Professor Minjeong Kim at [email protected]
Take a class with us
Fall 2025 Courses
Asian Studies
- ASIAN 100: State & Society Asia Pacific*
- ASIAN 101: Asian Thought & Cultures*
- ASIAN 429: Gender & Sexuality in Korea
- ASIAN 430: Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media
- ASIAN 454: Manga & Japanese History
- ASIAN: 458 Asian Traditions
*Major Preparation Course
Electives From Other Departments
- HIST 420: Asian History to 1600
- HIST 425: The Vietnam War
- HIST 566: Ancient Imperial China
- PHIL 351: Chinese Philosophy
- PHIL 353: Buddhist Philosophy
- POL S 365: Chinese Politics (2 sections)
- REL S 315: Yoga Theory & Practice
- REL S 328: Islam
- REL S 338: Buddhism
- ART 564: Art of China
- HONOR 313: Gender & Sexuality in Asia
See the class schedule for more information.