Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Asian Business and Society Certificate
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 |
|
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With
advisor's approval, an equivalent course focusing on South or
Southeast Asia |
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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
|
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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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