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.
Upcoming Fall 2025 Events
Between Goodbyes Screening
December 11 | 12:30 p.m. | Nasatir Hall 229
CAPS invites you to watch this heartfelt documentary! When Mieke, a queer Korean adoptee, reunites with her birth family in Seoul, long-term struggles rise to the surface, accompanied by moments of love and humor.
Happy Hour
December 11 | 4 p.m. | Eureka (5140 College Ave Suite 111, San Diego, CA 92115)
Come & have a tasty meal before the holidays!
Happy Holidays
CAPS wishes you a happy end of the Fall 2025 semester and happy holidays!
We hope to see you again in the Spring!
Take a class with us
Spring 2026 Courses
Asian Studies
- ASIAN 101: Asian Thought & Cultures*
- ASIAN 321: Korean Civilization
- ASIAN 499: Special Study & Research or Thesis
*Asian+ Studies includes Asian Studies majors & minors, and Chinese, Japanese, & Korean Studies minors
Electives From Other Departments
- ART 565: Art of Japan
- AAS 323: +Korean American Experiences
- DANCE 383: Kpop Dance (GE
- HIST 566: Ancient and Imperial China
- PHIL 353: Buddhist Philosophy
- PHIL 565: Asian Philosophies
- POL S 362: Governments and Politics of East Asia
- POL S 575: International Relations of the Pacific Rim
- REL S 338: Buddhism
- REL S 341: Japanese Religions Through Anime
+Only for Korean Studies minor
Download our course flyer or see the class schedule for more information.