Liberal Arts
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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Asian Studies
Roman Cybriwsky, Program Director
335 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7664
romancyb@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 coursework. 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.
The Asian Studies program will assist students in:
- understanding the broad foundations of at least one major Asian culture, including the history, culture, and socio-economic-political organization,
- recognizing the utility of different humanistic and social science disciplines in understanding a culture,
- understanding the distinction between theory and data and the links between the two components while drawing generalizations from actual social experience,
- recognizing the way language serves as a foundation of culture,
- understanding the issues and requirements of cross-cultural communication, and
- taking more initiative in educating themselves, to make analytical generalizations, to make ethical choices, and to feel confident in these and other exercises of personal responsibility.
Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Select two foundation 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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Completion of 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 |
|
LC
LC
LC |
|
|
|
|
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Select one writing-intensive elective from the following list: |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
2097 |
Asian Diaspora |
|
WI |
Asian Studies |
2098 |
Japanese Popular Culture and Literature |
|
WI |
Asian Studies |
2696 |
Introduction to Islam |
|
WI |
Asian Studies |
3696 |
Asian Women in Transition |
|
WI |
Asian Studies |
4696 |
Modern Japan: Empire, War, Society |
|
WI |
|
|
|
|
|
Asian Studies |
Electives |
Six electives from three different subject areas. |
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asian Studies |
4096 |
Seminar in Asian Studies |
3 |
WI |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
30-44 |
|
*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. |
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed above and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.
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 foundation 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 |
|
|
|
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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 |
|
LC
LC
LC |
|
|
|
|
|
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 & Society Certificate
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Two required courses: |
|
|
Asian Studies |
2001 |
Practical Asian Society and Culture |
3 |
|
IBA
Asian Studies |
2501
2511 |
Fundamentals of Asian Business
or
Introduction to Asian Business |
3 |
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(IBA 2501 and Asian Studies 2511 are cross-listed) |
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|
|
|
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Select one economics course: |
3 |
|
Economics
Economics
GSM
|
3563
3564
3566
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International Trade
International Monetary Economics
Global Strategic Management |
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|
|
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Asian Studies Country Elective (See Academic Advising Center for list of approved
electives.) ** |
3 |
|
|
|
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Asian Studies Writing Intensive Elective (See Academic Advising Center for list
of approved courses.) ** |
3 |
WI |
|
|
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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 |
|
LC
LC
LC |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
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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
This interdisciplinary minor focuses on Asian American history, culture, and contemporary issues as well as their Asian roots and American context. The Asian American Minor is six courses (18 s.h.), four in Asian American Studies, one in American Studies, and one Asian Studies course under an Asian Studies or cross-listed number, as distributed below. In lieu of taking regular academic courses, students can earn credits through fieldwork and independent study under a professor's guidance. This minor is a useful credential for majors in education, journalism and communication, social administration, health science, social science, humanities, history, pre-law studies, and business fields such as personnel and marketing.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Select four Asian American courses listed or cross-listed in American Studies. |
12 |
|
American Studies |
2107 |
Asian American Experiences |
|
RS |
American Studies |
1901 |
Honors American lives |
|
AC |
American Studies |
3074 |
Introduction to Asian American Literature |
|
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American Studies |
2096 |
Asian Diaspora |
|
WI |
American Studies |
2097 |
Asian Women in Transition |
|
WI |
|
Select one American Studies course on race or ethnicity
(or an alternative
approved by an advisor). |
3 |
|
American Studies |
2071 |
Immigrant Experiences in America |
|
|
American Studies |
2072 |
Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia |
|
|
American Studies |
3071 |
African American Experiences |
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RS |
American Studies |
3101 |
Latino Identity in the U.S. |
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Italian |
4161 |
Italian-American Literature & Culture |
|
|
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Select one Asian Studies course under an Asian Studies or cross-listed number.
Advisors can help choose from a list of over 60 courses. |
3 |
|
|
|
|
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Total |
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|
18 |
|
Suggested Semester-by-Semester plans
Requirements for New Freshman Students starting in the 2009-2010 Academic Year
Freshman Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
English |
0802, 0812, or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
GW |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Quantitative Literacy |
4 |
GQ |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
1001 |
Foreign Language (first level) |
4 |
|
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Human Behavior |
3 |
GB |
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Freshman Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
GY |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
1002 |
Foreign Language (second level) |
4 |
|
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Diversity and Race |
3 |
GD |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
World Society |
3 |
GG |
Asian Studies |
1801, 2074, 2501,
or 2502 |
One Asian Studies Foundation Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
2001 |
Foreign Language (third level) |
3 |
LC |
IH |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
GZ |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Science & Technology I |
3 |
GS |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
U.S. Society |
3 |
GU |
Asian Studies |
1801, 2074, 2501,
or 2502 |
One Asian Studies Foundation Course |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
2 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Arts |
3-4 |
GA |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Science & Technology II |
3 |
GS |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
2002 |
Foreign Language (fourth level) |
3 |
LC |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15-16 |
|
|
Junior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Humanities/CST Course |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Junior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Humanities/CST Course |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
2097, 2098, 2696,
3696, or 4696 |
One Asian Studies Writing-Intensive
Course |
3 |
WI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Senior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Senior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
4096 |
Seminar in Asian Studies |
3 |
WI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Degree Total |
|
123 |
|
Requirements for New Transfer Students starting in the 2009-2010 Academic Year
Freshman Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
English |
0802, 0812, or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
CO/GW |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
1001 |
Foreign Language (first level) |
4 |
|
Core |
|
One Quantitative Reasoning A Course |
3-4 |
QA/GQ |
Core |
|
One Arts Course |
3-4 |
AR/GA |
Subtotal |
|
|
14-16 |
|
|
Freshman Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
IA/GY |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
1002 |
Foreign Language (second level) |
4 |
|
Core |
|
One Quantitative Reasoning B Course |
3-4 |
QB/GQ |
Core |
|
One Science & Technology A
Course |
3-4 |
SA/GS |
Asian Studies |
1801, 2074, 2501, or
2502 |
One Asian Studies Foundation
Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16-18 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
2001 |
Foreign Language (third level) |
3 |
LC |
IH |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
IB/GZ |
Core |
|
One Science & Technology B
Course |
3-4 |
SB/GS |
Core |
|
One American Culture Course |
3 |
AC/GU |
Asian Studies |
1801, 2074, 2501, or
2502 |
One Asian Studies Foundation
Course |
3 |
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Subtotal |
|
|
15-16 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Core |
|
One Individual and Society
Course |
3 |
IN/GB |
Core |
|
One Studies in Race Course |
3 |
RS/GD |
Core |
|
One International Studies
Course |
3 |
IS/GG |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Hindi, Chinese,
Japanese, or
Korean |
2002 |
Foreign Language (fourth level) |
3 |
LC |
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
2-3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17-18 |
|
|
Junior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Humanities/CST Course |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
1-3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16-18 |
|
|
Junior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Humanities/CST Course |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
Asian Studies |
2097, 2098, 2696,
3696, or 4696 |
One Asian Studies Writing Intensive
Course |
3 |
WI |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Senior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Any |
1000-4999 |
One Writing-Intensive Course |
3 |
WI |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Senior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Asian Studies |
4096 |
Seminar in Asian Studies |
3 |
WI |
Asian Studies |
1000-4999 |
One Elective From One of Three
Different Subject Areas: To Be
Determined With Asian Studies Advisor |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Degree Total |
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123 |
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