The Department of Asian Studies offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. The major program provides students with training in the languages, histories, politics, religions, and cultures of Asia, leading to careers in government, international services, research, teaching and business, as well as advanced graduate study. The Master of Arts program prepares students to become Asian specialists in many fields, most especially, government and diplomatic services, business, and secondary and tertiary education.
The languages offered by the department are Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Filipino. Area courses cover the civilizations and affairs of Asia, with emphasis on Northeast Asia: China, Japan, India and Korea.
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Departmental Requirements
| I. Language Courses | 24 credits in a single Asian language.
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II. Area Courses
| 24 credits in area studies, 12 of which must include the following:
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ASIA 3127, 3128
| History of Traditional China
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| | History of Modern China
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ASIA 3129, 3130
| History of Traditional Japan
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| | History of Modern Japan
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| Select 6 credits in social science courses from among the following:
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ASIA 2122
| Geography of Asia
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ASIA 2114
| China in World Affairs
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ASIA 3114
| Asian Politics
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ASIA 3115
| Asian Social Life
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ASIA 3131
| Contemporary Chinese Politics
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ASIA 3132
| Contemporary Japan and other approved courses
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| Select 6 credits in humanities courses from among the following:
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ASIA 1101
| World Religions
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ASIA 1111
| Zen and Yoga
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ASIA 2101-2102
| Asian Literature in English
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| Translation I-II
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ASIA 3101
| History of Asian Religious Reflection and other approved courses
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