Asian Studies, Emphasis in Chinese Studies and Language, Chinese Studies, B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(6 units)

• ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific Units: 3
• ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures Units: 3

Language Requirement

Competency (equivalent to that attained through three semesters or five quarters of college study) in one Asian language, unless specifically waived by the undergraduate adviser. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

• Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10

• or

• RWS 305W - Writing in Various Settings Units: 3 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

• but not both

• or

• RWS 500W - Advanced Writing Strategies Units: 3 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

• but not both

Major

A minimum of 27 upper division units in Asian Studies.

• CHIN 496 - Topics in Chinese Studies Units: 1-4
• CHIN 499 - Special Study Units: 1-3

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• HIST 420 - Asian History to 1600 Units: 3

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• HIST 421 - Asian History Since 1600 Units: 3

• also listed as

• ASIAN 421 - Asian History Since 1600 Units: 3

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• HIST 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3

• also listed as

• ASIAN 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3

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• HIST 566 - Ancient and Imperial China Units: 3
• HIST 567 - China in Revolution Units: 3
• HIST 570 - Modern Japan: From Samurai to Sony Units: 3
• HIST 574 - Arab-Israeli Relations, Past and Present Units: 3
• JAPAN 421 - Japanese Literature Through Text and Film Units: 3 ^
• JAPAN 496 - Topics in Japanese Studies Units: 1-4
• JAPAN 499 - Special Study Units: 1-3

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• KOR 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3

• also listed as

• ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3

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• KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media Units: 3

• also listed as

• ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media Units: 3

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• PHIL 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3

• also listed as

• ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3

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• PHIL 353 - Buddhist Philosophy Units: 3
• PHIL 516 - Non-Western Aesthetics Units: 3 *
• PHIL 565 - Asian Philosophies Units: 3
• PHIL 575 - A Major Philosopher Units: 3 *
• POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia Units: 3
• POL S 365 - Chinese Politics Units: 3
• POL S 575 - International Relations of the Pacific Rim Units: 3 ^
• REL S 338 - Buddhism (B) Units: 3
• REL S 339 - Religions of India (B) Units: 3
• REL S 345 - Religions of East Asia (B) Units: 3
• REL S 581 - Major Theme (A) (B) (C) (D) Units: 3 *
• REL S 583 - Major Tradition (A) (B) (C) (D) Units: 3 *
• REL S 596 - Advanced Topics in Religious Studies (A) (B) (C) (D) Units: 1-3 *
• WMNST 331 - Women in Asian Societies Units: 3

Emphasis in Chinese Studies and Language

Close to one quarter of humanity lives in China, as has been the case for most of human history. Two of the world’s major religions originated in China, as did key technologies ranging from paper and porcelain manufacturing to gunpowder and the magnetic compass. China’s literature, art, poetry, and love of history are also world famous. In the 21st century, China’s economic growth and increasing political clout play a crucial role in world affairs. An increasing number of Americans are discovering the importance of learning about and engaging with China and Chinese diaspora communities. The emphasis in Chinese studies and language seeks to provide student with facility in the Chinese language and with a broad understanding of Chinese philosophy, religion, art, history, economics, politics, and geography.

Students selecting this emphasis may choose either Track (a) Chinese Studies or Track (b) Chinese Language.