Course Requirements
Students
are required to complete a total of 18 credit hours of courses in the
three categories listed below: "required
courses," "core courses," and "elective courses." The concentration may be
pursued in conjunction with any major program; it may also be
integrated with general education requirements. Students are
encouraged to select those courses that develop interdisciplinary
perspectives.
Knowledge of Asian language(s) is strongly recommended, as well as exposures to Asian culture through traveling, communication, and study abroad. Students, who are interested in studying in Asia, should contact the Coordinator of Asian Studies, Dr. Q. Edward Wang at extension 3990 or the Coordinator of International Center, Dr. Edward Smith at extension 4105.
Students who succeed in completing the program will have the concentration acknowledged on their graduation transcripts.
1. Required Courses (3 credits)
These courses aim to provide a comprehensive overview of Asian civilization. “Readings in Asian Literature” covers major works in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Literature and equips students with a basic knowledge of the Asian cultural tradition. “Introduction to Asian Political Systems” compares the genesis and development of governments in east, south, and Southeast Asian countries. “Gateway to Asia” is an introductory course to major areas and approaches of Asian Studies.
4901.136 Gateway to Asia (Freshman Seminar)
1502.112 Readings in Asian Literature
2207.240 Introduction to Asian Political Systems
1509.330 Asian Thought
2205.354 Chinese Cultural History
1107.101 Elementary Chinese I (Fall)
1107.102 Elementary Chinese II (Spring)
2206.343 Geography of Asia
1107.201 Intermediate Chinese I (Fall)
1107.211 Intermediate Chinese II (Spring)
1510.220 Introduction to Buddhism
2205.251 Modern China
2205.536 Modern Japan
1510.230 Religions of Asia
1003.401 Survey of Asian Art
3. Elective Courses (6 credits)
2202.350 Comparative Cultures
2208.002 Comparative Education
2207.230 Comparative Political Systems
2204.320 Contemporary Economic Systems
1007.440 Contemporary World Theatre
2207.231 Contemporary World Problems
2202.420 Culture and Personality
2204.310 Global Economics
0808.130 Human Exceptionality
2205.441 Imperialism and Colonialism
2204.310 International Economics
0504.320 International Finance
0509.379 International Marketing
2207.421 International Organizations
2207.320 International Relations
2202.202 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
0506.330 Managing International Business
1006.447 Music In World Cultures I: Asia and Oceania
1006.448 Music In World Cultures II: Africa, India, Near & Middle East
2202.370 Peasant Societies and Cultures of the World
2105.330 Problems of World Justice
1502.116 Readings in World Literature
1510.200 Religions of the World
2208.222 Social Problems
2208.220 The Sociology of the Family
2215.322 The Sociology of Population
1008.146 World Dance Forms
2205.120 World History since 1550
4901.130 Women in Perspective
2206.111 World Regional Geography
