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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Asian Studies Major, BA

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The Asian Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program focusing on a region currently undergoing a dramatic economic, political, and social transformation. The program provides students with a grasp of the region’s diversity while emphasizing the interactive nature of an overarching community of nations. Careers in international business, government service, and education can be augmented by preparation in Asian Studies. The program also serves as an excellent preparation for graduate study in various academic and professional fields.

Asia/Pacific Studies Core

AST 102 - Introduction to Asian Studies Credits: (3)
AST 401 - Asia/Pacific Studies Capstone Credits: (3)

First- and Second-year Chinese - Credits: 30

CHIN 151 - First-year Chinese Credits: (5)
CHIN 152 - First-year Chinese Credits: (5)
CHIN 153 - First-year Chinese Credits: (5)
CHIN 251 - Second-year Chinese Credits: (5)
CHIN 252 - Second-year Chinese Credits: (5)
CHIN 253 - Second-year Chinese Credits: (5)
OR

First- and Second-year Japanese

JAPN 151 - First-year Japanese Credits: (5)
JAPN 152 - First-year Japanese Credits: (5)
JAPN 153 - First-year Japanese Credits: (5)
JAPN 251 - Second-year Japanese Credits: (5)
JAPN 252 - Second-year Japanese Credits: (5)
JAPN 253 - Second-year Japanese Credits: (5)

Total Core Credits: 36

Choose six classes from the following list: Credits (25-29)

You are required to choose a minimum of one class from each of the three groups. Elective courses may not be chosen from the student’s major area.

(Note: Other courses may be included with advisor’s approval)

Group 1 (Social Sciences)

ANTH 344 - Cultures of Asia Credits: (4)
ANTH 345 - Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania Credits: (4)
AST 310 - Japan Today Credits: (3)
GEOG 375 - Geography of Asia Credits: (4)
POSC 366 - Government and Politics of East Asia Credits: (5)
POSC 367 - Politics of Japan Credits: (5)
POSC 369 - Korean Politics Credits: (5)
POSC 373 - International Politics of the Pacific Rim Credits: (5)

Group 2 (Aesthetic Experience)

AST 301 - Chinese Literature in Translation Credits: (4)
CHIN 461 - Chinese Cinema Credits: (4)
JAPN 462 - Japanese Cinema Credits: (4)
TH 375 - Asian Drama Credits: (4)

Group 3 (Humanities)

HIST 380 - Modern East Asia Credits: (5)
HIST 383 - East Asian Civilization Credits: (5)
HIST 483 - Modern China Credits: (5)
PHIL 345 - Chinese Philosophy Credits: (5)
RELS 351 - Religions of China and Japan Credits: (5)
RELS 352 - Religions of India Credits: (5)
RELS 401 - The Daoist Tradition Credits: (5)
RELS 403 - Buddhist Thought and Practice Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 61-65

College and Department Information

Asian Studies Program
College of Arts and Humanities

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