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+ Asian Studies
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Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Asian
studies are expected to:
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Know historical, cultural, economic, political and social
developments of selected countries in east Asia (China,
Korea, Japan, Vietnam), south Asia (India) and southeast
Asia (Philippines, Indonesia); recognize the diversity
of Asia and identify basic practices and theories of
major Asian beliefs and institutions;
- Demonstrate
an advanced level of understanding of a chosen Asian
country;
- Develop
a specialized knowledge of the United States as a major
pacific nation and cultivate historical empathy with
Asia;
- Choose
at least one discipline (political science, geography,
history, philosophy) and gain special skills unique
to that discipline—for example methodology, critical
thinking, information gathering or analysis;
- Demonstrate
a college-level language fluency in speaking, reading
and writing in at least one Asian language (Japanese,
Chinese, Korean).
Major,
Bachelor of Arts (36 hours) — minor required
— click 
for 2006-2007 course requirements
The
Asian studies program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum
of studies on Asia. Students complete a minimum of 36
credit hours from the list of the core courses and the
elective courses.
Alternative
courses may be approved by the program adviser. Students
must fulfill the foreign language requirement by completing
Chinese or Japanese at the 202 level or demonstrate competency
in one Asian language. This may be done by completing
intensive Asian language and culture courses through student
exchange programs in Asia. The students who wish to enter
non-teaching careers are encouraged to develop a second
major or minor in history, political science, economics,
geography, etc. Dual degrees can also be pursued in the
areas of comparative education, ethnomusicology, international
business, etc.
Minor
(21 hours)
21 hours selected from the core and elective courses in
consultation with the Asian studies adviser. No Asian
language required.
Student
exchange and internship programs
The Asian studies program annually sends selected undergraduate
students to Asia as exchange students or student interns.
Students earn credits transferable to the University.
See Special
Academic Programs and Services or contact the Asian
studies program adviser for information.
Financial
aid
Up to six scholarships are awarded annually to students
majoring or minoring in Asian Studies. Recipients are
recognized at the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's
reception in April. See the Asian Studies program adviser
for details. |
