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Studies Interdisciplinary Program
Director: As America becomes increasingly involved in Asia, the Asian Studies Program offers CSB/SJU students a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for personal and professional involvement with the Pacific Century. The Asian Studies Program provides an interdisciplinary and multicultural spectrum of courses taught by experienced faculty in art, history, language (Chinese and Japanese), literature, philosophy, religion and politics. Course work is complemented by international education programs in China and Japan; campus activities organized by the Asian Students Association and the China Club; proximity to ever-growing Asian-American communities; and career exploration links with area business, educational, civic, governmental and cultural institutions. Major (None) [Top] The minor requires successful completion of 22 to 24 credits from among the following courses. At least 10 to 12 credits must be upper division.Required Courses: HIST 114 East Asia Before 1800 or HIST 115 East Asia Since 1800 and one of the following:
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HIST 316 China in Revolution, 1800-1949 HIST 317 The people's Republic of China HIST 319 Modern Japan, 1868-Present HIST 386 Pro-Seminar in Asian History Plus four other courses selected from among the following: ART 106 Art Fundamentals (abroad) ART 201 Monuments of Asian Art ART 203 Chinese Painting and Calligraphy ART 304, 305 Modern Chinese Art, Contemporary Chinese Art ENGL 385 Literature of the Indian Subcontinent MCLT 315 Chinese Literature in Translation MCLT 319 East Asian Literature in Translation PHIL 272 Asian Philosophy POLS 346 Asian Politics Students preparing for graduate study or an Asian-related career are advised to fulfill the Core Curriculum language proficiency requirement by completing either the sequence of CHIN 111,112 and 211 (or abroad CHIN 115, 116 and 215) or the sequence of JAPN 111, 112 and 211. |
