Asian Studies, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 03011) (SIMS Code: 111101)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in Asian studies courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with this major.

Impacted Program

The Asian studies major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the Asian studies major, students must meet the following criteria:

Complete preparation for the major;
Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

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

Major

A minimum of 27 upper division units of Asian Studies courses numbered 300-599.

Courses from other departments [or cross-listed courses] acceptable for the Asian Studies major include:

CHIN 496 - Topics in Chinese Studies Units: 1-4
CHIN 499 - Special Study Units: 1-3
FILIP 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities Units: 3
HIST 420 - Asian History to 1600 Units: 3
HIST 421 - Asian History Since 1600 Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 421 - Asian History Since 1600 Units: 3
HIST 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 422 - Asian American Experiences Units: 3
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
KOR 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization Units: 3
KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media Units: 3
PHIL 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3
also listed as
ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy Units: 3
PHIL 353 - Buddhist Philosophy Units: 3
PHIL 516 - Global 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

Note

Other Asian-content courses may be applied to the major with written approval of the undergraduate adviser.

*Acceptable when of relevant content.

^Indicates course with prerequisites not included in requirements listed above.