Academic Calendar

Asian Studies

Programs

Degree/DiplomaYears to CompletionTotal Credit HoursHas Co-op Option
Degree/Diploma Asian Studies, B.A. GeneralYears to Completion 3Total Credit Hours 90Has Co-op Option no
Degree/Diploma Asian Studies, Minor (Concentration)Total Credit Hours 18Has Co-op Option no

Courses

Asian Studies

ASIA 1420  Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B)  3 cr  
A study of major themes in the history and culture of China and Japan, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia from ancient times to around 1500. Also offered as History HIST 1420. May not hold credit with HIST 1420.
Equiv To: HIST 1420
Mutually Exclusive: HIST 1410
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
ASIA 1430  Asian Civilization from 1500 (B)  3 cr  
A study of major themes in the history and culture of China and Japan, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in modern times. Also offered as History HIST 1430. May not hold credit with HIST 1430.
Equiv To: HIST 1430
Mutually Exclusive: HIST 1410
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
ASIA 1750  Introduction to Korean  6 cr  
(Lab required) An introduction to Korean for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Students with prior knowledge of the language (whether from self-study, family background, tutoring or schooling, or any other means) must contact the Program Director for a proficiency assessment in order to enrol. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 2750 or ASIA 3750.
Mutually Exclusive: ASIA 3750
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 1760  Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin)  6 cr  
(Lab required) An introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Students with prior knowledge of the language (whether from self-study, family background, tutoring or schooling, or any other means) must contact the Program Director for a proficiency assessment in order to enrol. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 2760 or ASIA 3760.
Equiv To: ASIA 2360
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 1770  Introduction to Japanese  6 cr  
(Lab required) An introduction to Japanese for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Students with prior knowledge of the language (whether from self-study, family background, tutoring or schooling, or any other means) must contact the Program Director for a proficiency assessment in order to enrol. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 2770 or ASIA 3770.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 2150  Introduction to Korean Culture  3 cr  
An introductory survey of Korean literature and culture from early times into the modern era.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2160  Introduction to Chinese Culture  3 cr  
An introductory survey of Chinese literature and culture from early times into the modern era.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2170  Introduction to Japanese Culture  3 cr  
An introductory survey of Japanese literature and culture from early times into the modern era.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2570  History, Culture, and Society in Chinese Film  3 cr  
An examination of Chinese culture and history through the medium of film.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2600  Japanese Film  3 cr  
A study of Japanese film focused on canonical films and major directors and trends from the 1950s to the present.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2610  Modern Chinese Literature in Translation  3 cr  
A study of canonical texts and major trends in Chinese literature from the May 4th Movement to the present.
Mutually Exclusive: ASIA 2660
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2670  Modern Japanese Literature in Translation  3 cr  
A study of canonical texts and major trends in Japanese literature from the Meiji era to the present.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 2750  Intermediate Korean  6 cr  
(Lab required) The study of the Korean language at the intermediate level, building on students' existing knowledge and skills. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 3750.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 1750 or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 2760  Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin)  6 cr  
(Lab required) The study of the Chinese language at the intermediate level, building on students’ existing knowledge and skills. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 3760.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 1760 or written consent of Program Director.
Equiv To: ASIA 2360
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 2770  Intermediate Japanese  6 cr  
(Lab required) The study of the Japanese language at the intermediate level, building on students’ existing knowledge and skills. Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 3770.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 1770 or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ASIA 3320  Science Fiction in East Asia  3 cr  
A study of science fiction literature, film, and criticism across China, Japan, and Korea.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3370  The Strange and Fantastic in East Asian Culture  3 cr  
A study of strange creatures and fantastic happenings in East Asian culture from early times to the present.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3480  Selected Topics in Asian Studies 1  3 cr  
An intensive study of specially selected authors or themes in Asian Studies. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3490  Selected Topics in Asian Studies 2  3 cr  
An intensive study of specially selected authors or themes in Asian Studies. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3560  Themes and Genres in Asian Literature  3 cr  
A study of selected works of Asian literature organized around specific themes or genres in English translation. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3600  Japanese Popular Culture  3 cr  
This course examines various examples of popular culture in contemporary Japan, including popular literature, film, television, popular music, and leisure activities. Attention will also be paid to popular culture theory and methods of analysis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3750  Advanced Korean  6 cr  
The study of the Korean language at an advanced level, building on students’ existing knowledge and skills.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 2750 or written consent of Program Director.
Mutually Exclusive: ASIA 1750
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3760  Advanced Chinese (Mandarin)  6 cr  
The study of the Chinese language at an advanced level, building on students' existing knowledge and skills.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 2760 or written consent of Program Director.
Equiv To: ASIA 2360
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3770  Advanced Japanese  6 cr  
The study of the Japanese language at an advanced level, building on students' existing knowledge and skills.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ASIA 2770 or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3780  Advanced Reading in Japanese  3 cr  
This course allows students to further develop their skills in the Japanese language through a focus on reading. Course material will be drawn from examples of modern literature and film scripts.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [ASIA 3770] or written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3792  Linguistic Analysis of Japanese  3 cr  
This course analyses structures and usage of the Japanese language, using linguistic methodology to understand the language and associated social, cultural, psychological, and cognitive factors.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [ASIA 2770] or written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities
ASIA 3910  Language and Script in East Asia  3 cr  
An examination of sociocultural, linguistic, and political aspects of language and writing across China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, from the invention of Chinese characters to the present day.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in the Asian Studies Program or written consent of Program Director.
Attributes: Humanities