Dec 02, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Asian Studies, BA

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Program Director: R. Edward Glatfelter, Main 333, (435) 797-1196,
ed.glatfelter@usu.edu

Sample Four-year Plan for Asian Studies Major

A sample semester-by-semester four-year plan for students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/degreeplans/

Students should consult with their advisor to develop a plan of study tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Requirements for Asian Studies Major (27 credits)

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5, USU; 2.2, Career

Minimum GPA for Graduation: 2.5, major requirements including foreign language; 2.0, USU

Minimum Grade Accepted: C- in all major requirements including foreign language

To graduate with a BA degree in Asian Studies, students must complete a minimum of 27 credits approved by the Asian Studies program director. The program must include a minimum of 18 credits selected from the Core Courses, and 9 credits from the General Electives, selected after consultation with the Asian Studies program advisor. In addition to the core and elective courses, proficiency at the 2020-level or higher in an Asian language is required for graduation.

Core Courses

ECN 5400 - International Trade Theory 3
ENGL 3320 - Period Studies in World Literature 3 (when syllabus includes Asian literature)
ENGL 4360 - Studies in Drama/Film 3 (when course subtitle is Asia)
GEOG 4220 - International Regional Geography 3 (when region covered is Asian)
HIST 1060 - Introduction to Islamic Civilization (BHU) 3
ARTH 3110 - Ancient Near East (DHA/CI) 3 or
HIST 3110 - Ancient Near East (DHA/CI) 3
HIST 3410 - The Modern Middle East 3
HIST 3460 - Comparative Asian History 3
HIST 3480 - History of China 3
HIST 3490 - Survey of Japanese History 3
HIST 4821 - World War II in Asia (DHA) 3
HIST 4890 - Cold War in Asia (DHA) 3
ANTH 3550 - Culture of East Asia (DHA) 3 or
HIST 3550 - Culture of East Asia (DHA) 3 or
LANG 3550 - Culture of East Asia (DHA) 3
MIS 4550 - Principles of International Business Communications (CI) 3
PHIL 3710 - Philosophies of East Asia 3
PHIL 4900 - Special Topics 3
POLS 3230 - Middle Eastern Government and Politics 3
POLS 3250 - Chinese Government and Politics (DSS) 3
POLS 4220 - Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation (CI) 3 (when syllabus includes Asian Conflicts)
POLS 4260 - Southeast Asian Government and Politics 3
POLS 4470 - Foreign Policy in the Pacific 3
RELS 3010 - Introduction to Buddhism 3 or
HIST 3010 - Introduction to Buddhism 3
RELS 3020 - Introduction to Hinduism 3 or
HIST 3020 - Introduction to Hinduism 3
RELS 4010 - Buddhism in the West 3 or
HIST 4010 - Buddhism in the West 3
SOC 4710 - Asian Societies 3
SOC 4730 - Women in International Development 3

General Electives

(required minimum of 9 credits):

Languages

Demonstrated proficiency at the 2020-level or higher in one of the following Asian languages is required for the Asian Studies major. For students completing an Asian Studies minor, an Asian language is recommended.

Asian Studies, BA

Sample Four-year Plan for Asian Studies Major

Requirements for Asian Studies Major (27 credits)

Core Courses

General Electives

Languages

Chinese

Japanese

Korean