Schools
School of Social Sciences
Certificate in Asian Affairs
Description
The Certificate in Asian Affairs is intended to give students an understanding of Asian societies today, offering insights into cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and economic variables essential to appreciating Asian societies, as well as a basic introduction to one Asian language.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate requires 15-16 hours, with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. Students must complete one course from each of the 4 areas (12-13 credit hours): Language, Culture, History & Philosophy, and Politics & Geography. Student choose one additional course from one of the 4 areas or may complete a Study Abroad in Asia for a minimum of 3 credit hours. Study Abroad in Asia is strongly recommended.
* No more than two courses below the 200-level will count toward the certificate.
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Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
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Language |
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EALC-J |
varies |
Students will take 1 language course in Japanese. Specific course will depend on student performance on a placement test |
3-4 |
C- |
| Culture (choose one course) | ||||
| ENG-L | 107 | Oriental World Masterpieces |
3 |
C- |
| FINA-A | 362 |
The Art of Japan |
3 |
C- |
| REL-R | 153 | Religions of Asia |
3 |
C- |
| REL-R | 354 | Buddhism |
3 |
C- |
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History & Philosophy (choose one course) |
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| HIST-G | 100 | Introduction to Asian History |
3 |
C- |
| HIST-G | 200 | Issues in Asian History | 3 | C- |
| HIST-H | 207 | Modern East Asian Civilization | 3 | C- |
| HIST-H | 208 | American-East Asian Relations | 3 | C- |
| HIST-G | 385 | Modern China | 3 | C- |
| HIST-G | 387 | Contemporary China | 3 | C- |
| HIST-G | 451 | The Far East 1 | 3 | C- |
| PHIL-P | 170 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 3 | C- |
| PHIL-P | 334 | Buddhist Philosophy | 3 | C- |
| PHIL-P | 374 | Early Chinese Philosophy | 3 | C- |
| Politics & Geography (choose one course) | ||||
| POLS-Y | 369 | 3 | C- | |
| Elective (choose one additional course from any area listed above. Summer Study Aboad in Asia is strongly encouraged.) | 3 | C- | ||