ASN 2002 - Introduction to Contemporary Asian Societies ASN 2002 - Introduction to Contemporary Asian Societies A variety of academic disciplines will be used to explore diverse Asian societies within the context of the increasingly globalized world and the focus will be on the following dynamic social aspects: nation/state, social class, gender, family and communities, ethnicity, religions and philosophy, art and media, urbanization and sustainability, globalization and national/cultural identities. Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)