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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.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Language

 

 

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)

FINA-A

362

The Art of Japan

3

C-

FINA-A

451

Art of the South Pacific

3

C-

FINA-A

456

The Art and Culture of Samoa, Western Polynesia

3

C-

REL-R

153

Religions of Asia

3

C-

REL-R

354

Buddhism

3

C-

History & Philosophy (choose one course)

HIST-G

100

Introduction to Asian History

3

C-

HIST-G

200

Issues in Asian History

3

C-

HIST-G

300

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-

PHIL-P

170

Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3

C-

PHIL-P

374

Early Chinese Philosophy

3

C-

Politics & Geography (choose one course)

POLS-Y

369

Introduction to Asian Politics

3

C-

Elective (choose one additional course from any area listed above.  Summer Study Abroad in Asia is strongly encouraged.)

3

C-

* Please note that other appropriate courses may be offered and substituted subject to approval.

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