Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Asian Studies
Sydney White, Program Director
221 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7774
sydneyw@temple.edu
Kathleen Uno, Faculty Advisor
861 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7468
kuno@temple.edu
Monte Hull, Faculty Advisor
630 Anderson Hall
215-204-7711
monte.hull@temple.edu
asianst@temple.edu
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.
Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Select two foundations courses from the list below. May incorporate the study
of South or Southeast
Asia, Asian Studies 1051, Asian Studies 1052, if approved
by the Asian Studies advisor. |
6 |
|
Asian Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies |
1801
2074
2501
2502 |
Chinese & Japanese Literature in Cultural Context
Geography of East and South Asia
Introduction to East Asia: China
Introduction to East Asia: Japan |
|
IS
IS |
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Complete the fourth semester of a language below*: |
3 |
|
Hindi
Chinese
Japanese
Korean |
2002
2002
2002
2002 |
Hindi Intermediate II
Chinese Intermediate II
Japanese Intermediate II
Korean Intermediate II |
|
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Asian Studies |
Electives |
Seven electives from three different subject areas. |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Asian Studies |
4096 |
Seminar in Asian Studies |
3 |
WI |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
30-44 |
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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 the Asian Studies head advisor. |
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Distinction in Asian Studies 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.
Requirements for the minor
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Select two foundations courses from the list below. May incorporate
the study
of South or Southeast Asia, Asian Studies 1051, Asian Studies 1052, if approved
by the Asian Studies advisor. |
6 |
|
Asian Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies
Asian Studies |
1801
2074
2501
2502 |
Chinese & Japanese Literature in Cultural Context
Geography of East and South Asia
Introduction to East Asia: China
Introduction to East Asia: Japan |
|
IS
IS |
|
|
|
|
|
Asian Studies |
Electives |
Four electives from three different subject areas. |
12 |
|
|
|
|
Completion of the second semester of a language below*: |
|
|
Hindi
Chinese
Japanese
Korean |
1002
1002
1002
1002 |
Hindi Elements II
Chinese Elements II
Japanese Elements II
Korean Elements II |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
18-26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
*The language requirement may also be satisfied by examination of oral/aural and reading
skills in any Asian language approved by the Asian Studies head advisor. |
|
|
Asian Business and Society Certificate
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Two required courses: |
|
|
Asian Studies |
2001 |
Practical Asian Society |
3 |
|
IBA
Asian Studies |
2501
2511 |
Fundamentals of Asian Business
or
Introduction to Asian Business |
3 |
|
(IBA 2501 and Asian Studies 2511 are cross-listed) |
|
|
|
|
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Select one economics course: |
3 |
|
Economics
Economics
GSM
|
3563
3564
3566
|
International Trade
International Financial Economics
Global Strategic Management |
|
|
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Asian Studies Country Elective (See Academic Advising Center for list of approved
electives.) ** |
3 |
|
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|
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Asian Studies Writing Intensive Elective (See Academic Advising Center for list
of approved courses.) ** |
3 |
WI |
|
|
|
Completion of the second semester of a language below*: |
4 |
|
Hindi
Chinese
Japanese
Korean |
1002
1002
1002
1002 |
Hindi Elements II
Chinese Elements II
Japanese Elements II
Korean Elements II |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
15-23 |
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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 the Asian Studies head advisor.
** The country of the Asian Studies Country Elective and the Asian Studies Writing Intensive
Elective must match the country of the language studied. For example, if the language
requirement is met with Chinese, then courses on China must be chosen for both the Country
and Writing Intensive Electives.
Asian American Studies - Minor
For more information on the Asian American Studies Minor, please see the American Studies page.
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