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Asian Studies Minor
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Dr. Kathy Uno, Program Director, (215) 204?7468
Dr. Monte Hull, Faculty Adviser, (215) 204-7711
411 Gladfelter Hall, (215) 204-1469
asianst@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/asian_studies

Asian Studies draws on the resources of many departments to provide a comprehensive program of study on Asia (especially East Asia). Majors may concentrate on a geographic area, field, or theme(s). By combining language with the study of politics, history, society, art, religion and philosophy, and literature, each student can construct a major tailored to individual interests.
Temple's campus in Japan can provide students experience abroad while taking their course work. The East West Club offers lectures, films, and career development programs, as well as fun and fellowship through extracurricular activities.

The curriculum gives students a foundation for living or working in Asia, or continuing their studies through developing a knowledge base, cross-cultural sensitivity, analytic thinking, and communication and writing skills in English and an Asian language. After graduation, students find employment in private firms, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions. Some enter graduate programs in law, business, or academic fields, including Asian Studies.

ASIAN STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 s.h. and Language)

For details, see the tables below

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR, MINOR, AND ASIAN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY CERTIFICATE

Two Asian Studies Foundation Courses

6

 

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Asian St.

C084

Chinese, Japanese Culture thru Lit

3.0

IS

Asian St.

C086

East and South Asia

3.0

IS

Asian St.

0115

Intro. to E. Asia: China

3.0

 

Asian St.

0116

Intro. to E. Asia: Japan

3.0

 
   

With advisor's approval, an equivalent course focusing on South or Southeast Asia

   

Equivalents of the above courses, incorporating study of South or Southeast Asia and approved by an Asian Studies adviser

2. One Capstone Writing Seminar; take in junior (or senior) year

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Asian St.

W300

Asian Studies Seminar

3.0

*WI

3. Additional Asian Studies Electives for the Major and Minor

Major:  Seven Asian Studies Electives; take in second year or later.  Must include courses cross listed in at least three different departments.

Minor: Four Asian Studies Electives (Any Category)

Department

Course #

Course Name

Semester Hours

Core Indicator

Asian St.

0101-0370

Including Foundation Courses

3.0   

 

Asian St.

C050

Intro. to Asian Religions

3.0

IS

Asian St.

C053

Intro. to World Religions

3.0

IS

Asian St.

C054

Arts of Asia

3.0

AR

Asian St.

0100

Practical Asian Society

3.0      

 

Asian St.

W122

Intro. to Buddhism

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W162 

Indian Religions

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W191    

Asian Diaspora

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W260

Intro. to Islam

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W303

Topics in Asian Studies I

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W304

Topics in Asian Studies II

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W311

Mod. Jpn: Empire, War, Society

3.0

WI

Asian St.

W317

Asian Women in Transition

3.0

WI

Asian St.

R190

Asian American Experiences

3.0

RS

Crit. Lang.

W120 

Japanese Popular Culture

3.0

WI

 

R109

Race and Empire (in Asia)

 

WI

GSM

100

Intro. to Asian Business

3.0

 

Selected by the student and an Asian Studies adviser from the comprehensive list of Asian Studies courses on the Asian Studies brochure or website. The student's program must have a coherent geographical and/or subject matter focus, designed with the advice and approval of an Asian Studies adviser.

Language requirements for the Major and Minor and Certificate:

Major:  Completion of the fourth semester level of a language with a grade of C‑ or above.

Minor and Certificate:  Completion of the second semester of a language with a grade of C‑ or above.  Complete the 4 semester level course, or take an examination of oral/aural and reading skills in an Asian language approved by an advisor. (Or take high school or college courses in an Asian language.)  

Department

Course #

Course Name

Semester Hours

Core Indicator

Crit. Lang.

0161

Hindi Intermediate II

3.0

 

Crit. Lang.

0167

Chinese Intermediate II

3.0

 

Crit. Lang.

0171

Japanese Intermediate II

3.0

 

Crit. Lang.

0173

Korean Intermediate II

3.0      

 

The language requirement may also be satisfied by examination of oral/aural and reading skills in any Asian language approved by an Asian Studies head adviser. The requirement is waived for graduates from high schools whose courses were taught in an Asian language.      

Distinction in Major

Asian Studies majors may graduate with distinction in the major if they have a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.


ASIAN STUDIES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18 s.h. and Language)

1. Foundation requirements (6 s. h., see major)

2. Four additional Asian Studies courses (12 s.h., see major)

3. Language Requirements: Completion of the second semester of a language with a grade of C? or above (see major)

4. Satisfaction of the requirements of a major and the university Core Curriculum.


ASIAN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY CERTIFICATE (15 s.h. and Language)

1. Two Required Courses (6 s.h.)
Asian Studies 0100 Practical Asian Society (3 s.h.)
General & Strategic Management 100 Intro. to Asian Business (3 s.h.)

2. One Economics course (3 s.h.)
Pick one
Economics 0250 International Trade (3 s.h.)
Economics 0251 International Financial Economics (3 s.h.)
Note: Non-business students, note prerequisites of Econ. 51 and/or Econ. 52

3. One Asian Studies Elective (3 s.h.) Choose to match language interest (see major).

4. One Asian Studies Writing-Intensive Course (3 s.h.) Choose to match language interest.
Note: Asian St. W300 (The topic changes each semester; check with department.)

5. Asian Language Co-Requisite (See major)

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