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Asian Studies Major
with the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Major Code: 03011)
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the following graduation requirements:
Preparation for the Major: Asian Studies 100, 101. (6 units)
Language Requirement: Competency (equivalent to that normally attained through two consecutive years of college study) in one major Asian language, such as Chinese or Japanese, unless specifically waived by the undergraduate adviser.
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement: Completion of Asian Studies 360W with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major: A minimum of 33 upper division units in Asian Studies. At least six upper division units must be at the 500-level. Asian-content courses from other departments may be applied to the major with written approval of the undergraduate adviser.
Asian Studies Minor
The minor in Asian Studies consistes of a minimum of 21 units to include Asian Studies 100, 101; 12 upper division units in Asian Studies; plus an appropriate Asian language course, e.g. Chinese or Japanese.
At least six upper division units must be at the 500-level. Up to six units from other departments may be applied to the major with written approval of the undergraduate adviser.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of twelve upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.
Courses (ASIAN)
This is a comprehensive lists of all undergraduate level courses. Course availability varies by semester. Please refer to the "Courses and Curricula" and "University Policies" sections the course catalog for explanation of the course numbering system, unit or credit hour, prerequisites, and related information.
Lower Division Courses
ASIAN 100. State and Society in the Asia Pacific (3)
Social, political, and economic foundation of Asia Pacific societies. Emphasis on diversity of Asian cultures, their relationship with each other, and within the global community.
ASIAN 101. Asian Thought and Cultures (3)
Intellectual and cultural underpinnings of East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia, from ancient to present, by means of a comparative overview of philosophies, religions, leteratures, architectural design, visula and performing arts, highlighting continuing influrence of tradition in contemporary Asian societies.
ASIAN 261. Economic Relation in the Asia Pacific (3)
Economic relations of the Asia Pacific, focusing primarily on the period since World War II. Topics also include process of regional economic integration and linkages between economies of East and Southeast Asia and the United States.
ASIAN 296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, and 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
Upper Division Courses (Intended for Undergraduates)
ASIAN 300. Asia's Global Future (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requiremnt in Foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral Sciences required for non-majors.
Survey of contemporary Asia Pacific region and future prospects, politically, socially, and economically, as historically grounded in cultral and philosophical roots.
ASIAN 303. Imperialism and Nationalism in the Asia Pacific (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.B, Social and Behavioral Sciences required for non-majors.
Relationship between imperialism and the ris of Asia Pacific nation-states in nineteenth and twentiedth centuries with the aim of understanding socio-political diversity of this region.
ASIAN 310. Diasporan Communities of the Asia Pacific (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral Sciences required for non-majors.
Diverse economic, political, and cultural processes that have shaped formation and continued growth of diasporan communities in the Asia Pacific region. Historical origins and contemporary status of diasporan communities.
ASIAN 330. Business Environment in the Asia Pacific (3)
Prerequisite: Asian Studies 261 for majors; consent of instructor for non-majors.
Business environment in the Asia Pacific in terms of economic, political, legal, and cultural environment. Emphasis on major economies of the region: Japan, South Korea, and China.
ASIAN 351. Literary Horizons of Asia Pacific (3)
Fiction, drama, and poetry in modern East and Southeast Asia. Asian and Western influences on writing in Asia Pacific. Major writers and/or genres as they reflect contemporary Asian social and cultural values.
ASIAN 360W. Research and Writing About the Asia Pacific (3)
Prerequisites: Satisfies Graduation Writing Assessment Requirements for students who have completed 60 units: completed Writing Proficiency Assessment or Transfer Writing Assessment (taken after June 2002) with a score of 8 or higher (or earned a C or higher in RWS 95, RWS 96, RWS 280, RWS 281, or LING 281 if score on WPA TWA was 7 or lower); and completed General Education requirements in Composition and Critical Thinking. Proof of completion of prerequisited required: Test scores or verification of exemption; copy of transcript.
Interdisciplinary approaches to studying and writing about the Asia Pacific. Critiquing how contemporary images of this region have been constructed and transmitted.
ASIAN 440. New Religious Movements in the Asia Pacific (3)
Prerequisties: Asian Studies 100 or 101, and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities required for non-majors.
Relationship between new religious movements and traditional forms of religious practice and expression drawn from Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. Religious syncretism featured.
ASIAN 458. Asian Traditions (3) I,II
Prerequisites: Six units of Asian-content courses or upper division standing, and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities required for non-majors.
Social, cultural, economic, and political traditions of South, Southeast, and East Asia; how they functioned in theory and practice prior to the twentieth centure.
ASIAN 459. Modern Asian Cultures (3) I,II
Prerequisite: Six units of Asian-content courses or upper division standing, and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities required for non-majors.
Continuity and change in traditions and values of Asian societies in the face of urbanization, modernization, and Westernization since the mid-nineteenth century.
ASIAN 460. Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities (3) I,II
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and completion of the General Education arequirement in foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral Sciences required for non-majors.
Current issues and changes in the Filipino-American communities since 1965. Topics include new Filipino immigration, socio-economic adaptation, family, culture, intergenerational gaps, labor, education, psychology, employment, race relations, community institutions, civil rights and social movements, health, business, and politics.
ASIAN 496. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite: Six units of Asian-content courses.
Selected topics in Asian Studies. May be repeated with new content. Maximum credit six units with new content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, and 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
ASIAN 499. Special Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: At least six units of upper division work completed toward the major or minor in Asian studies and consent of the instructor.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units.
Upper Division Courses (Also Acceptable for Advanced Degrees)
ASIAN 506. War and Memory in the Asia Pacific (3)
Historiography of the Pacific War and problems associated with historical evidence, memory, authentication, and policical uses of history.
ASIAN 530. Media and Popular Culture in the Asia Pacific (3)
Media and popular culture in Asia as instruments of social control, agencies of emancipation, expressions of global western power, and a means through which local identities are revitalized.
ASIAN 531. Spiritual and Intellectual Tradition in the Contemporary Asia Pacific (3)
Major thinker or schools of Asian thought in modern times, reflectins East/West encounters and influences of global importance. Sprirtual and intellectual aspects, cultral context, social/political/economic dimensions of the thinker or school and impact beyownd the original culture.
ASIAN 533. Minorities and Human Rights in the Asia Pacific (3)
Human rights regimes and status of minorities in parts of the Asia Pacific. Examines notion of "universal rights" within and between countries of the region.
ASIAN 570. Economic Dynamics of the Asia Pacific (3)
Sources and causes of regional economic growth. Role of the state, national growth models, enterprise forms and trade. Financial crisis of 1997-98 and subsequent developments to assess future economic prospects for the region.
ASIA 596. Selected Studies in Asian Cultures (3)
Topics on various aspects of Asian studies. May be repeated with new content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, and 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
Please refer to the Class Schedule for a complete listing of all undergraduate courses.