The Major
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Asian Studies Major
With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Asian Studies Minor
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Asian studies is administered through the Center for Asian Studies. Faculty assigned to teach courses in Asian Studies are drawn from the Departments of Anthropology, Art, Classics and Humanities, Economics, English and Comparative Literature, Geography, History, Linguistics and Oriental Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology; the Colleges of Business Administration, -Education, Engineering, and Sciences; and the Library.
Emeritus: Cox (History), R. Smith (History)
Director and Undergraduate Adviser: Madhavan (Economics)
Graduate Adviser: Whitney (Anthropology)
Faculty: Bergstrom (Political Science), Chan (Library), Chen (Information and Decision Systems), Cheng (Communicative Disorders), Chin (English and Comparative Literature), Chu (History), Donahue (Linguistics), DuFault (History), Ghosh (History), Henry (Anthropology), Hermansen (Religious Studies), Higurashi (Japanese), Himes (Anthro-pology), Ima (Sociology), Johnson (Religious Studies), Madhavan (Economics), Nam (Economics), Oades (History), Peterman (Music), Rogers (Library), Rogers (English and Comparative Literature), Shaw (Teacher Education), Strand (Dean, College of Arts and Letters), Wawrytko (History), Whitney (Anthropology), Wittenborn (History), Woo (Chinese), Yu (Public Health)
Adjunct: Somanathan (Chemistry)
Master of Arts degree in Asian studies.
Major in Asian studies with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.
Minor in Asian studies.
Two and one-half billion people live in East, Southeast, and South Asia - half of the world's population. The importance of this immense and varied region cannot be overstated. More and more Americans are discovering the rich culture and history of the Asian people. Asians have made a major contribution to the world's literature and art, religion and philosophy, and are becoming increasingly important in international relations, business, and economics.
Nonmajors who wish to increase their knowledge about Asian peoples will find courses available in the Asian studies undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Asian studies program seeks to provide a background for students planning to enter business, the academic environment, government, or community service - wherever the knowledge of Asia and Asians is needed. Students in the major develop an understanding of cultural heritage, societies, language and special forces. Areas of special interest may be pursued in depth.
All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." Each student must file an individual master plan with the Asian Studies undergraduate adviser and with the Office of Admissions and Records.
A minor is not required with this major.
Preparation for the Major. Six units selected from Asian Studies 106, 107; Philosophy 101, 102; or Religious Studies 101; and six units selected from Anthropology 101, 102; Economics 101, 102; Geography 101, 102; or Political Science 101, 103. (12 units)
Art 258 and 259 (unless waived by the instructor) are needed if Art 366 is selected in the major. Art 263 is recommended.
Foreign 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.
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing English 508W, Linguistics 396W, Religious Studies 396W, Rhetoric and Writing Studies 305W, 500W, 503W, or Sociology 396W with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 30 upper division units to include six units selected from Asian Studies 458, 459, 499 (maximum three units), 560, and 596. No fewer than 12 units must be chosen from at least two humanities departments, and no fewer than 12 units must be chosen from at least two social science departments. A student may choose courses focusing on East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia.
Appropriate humanities courses are Art 308; Comparative Literature 455, 460, 470*, 490*, 571*, 577*, 580*; History 496*, 561, 564A, 564B, 565, 566, 567, 569, 570, 596*; Linguistics 496*; Music 561*; Philosophy 351, 496*, 575*, 596*; Religious Studies 401, 403, 499*, 580*, 581*, 583*.
Appropriate social science courses are Anthropology 448, 450, 452, 496*, 582*, 583*; Asian Studies 496*; Economics 330, 336*, 360, 365*, 465, 489, 496*, 499*; Political Science 361, 362, 496*, 499; Women's Studies 580*.
The minor in Asian studies consists of a minimum of 21 units to include Asian Studies 106 and 107. Other lower division courses acceptable for the minor are Art 263 and four units of an appropriate Asian language, e.g., Chinese or Japanese. Twelve units must be in upper division and divided equally between humanities and social science courses.
Appropriate humanities courses are Asian Studies 458, 499, 596; History 561, 564A, 564B, 565, 566, 567, 569, 570; Philosophy 351, 575 (when relevant)*, 596 (when relevant)*; Religious Studies 401, 403.
Appropriate social science courses are Asian Studies 459, 499, 560, 596; Anthropology 450, 452; Economics 330, 465; Marketing 376*; Political Science 362, 499 (when relevant)*.
To achieve a desired geographical spread of courses in the minor, no more than six units may be selected from History 566, 567, and Philosophy 351; no more than six units may be selected from History 569, 570, and Anthropology 452; and no more than six units from Anthropology 450, History 562, 563, and Religious Studies 401.
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.
106. Cultural Heritage of Asia (3) II
Social and cultural heritages of South, Southeast, and East Asian societies as revealed in art, drama, classical literatures, and folk traditions.
107. Social Foundations of Modern Asia (3) I, II
Social, economic, and political systems of South, Southeast, and East Asia in modern times.
296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
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 nonmajors.
Social, cultural, economic, and political traditions of South, Southeast, and East Asia; how they functioned in theory and practice prior to twentieth century.
459. Contemporary 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 nonmajors.
Continuity and change in traditions and values of Asian societies in face of urbanization, modernization, and Westernization since midnineteenth century.
460. Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.B., Social and Behavioral
Sciences required for nonmajors.
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.
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. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
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.
560. History of Japanese Business and Trade (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Japanese business and trade from 1600 to present. Emphasis on Japan's rapid economic development since 1868, interplay of social and economic forces, structure of Japanese business system, and problems of international trade.
596. Selected Studies in Asian Cultures (3)
Topics on various aspects of Asian studies. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 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.
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