B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major (6 units)

• ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific (3 units)
• ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures (3 units)

Major (27 units)

Asian Studies Courses

• ASIAN 300 - Asia’s Global Future (3 units)
• ASIAN 320 - Asian Environmental Issues (3 units)
• ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization (3 units) (also listed as KOR 321)
• ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy (3 units) (also listed as PHIL 351)
• ASIAN 353 - Language and Social Interaction in China (3 units)
• ASIAN 380 - Japanese Culture (3 units)
• ASIAN 421 - Asian History Since 1600 (3 units) (also listed as HIST 421)
• ASIAN 425 - The Vietnam War (3 units)
• ASIAN 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea (3 units)
• ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media (3 units) (also listed as KOR 430)
• ASIAN 454 - Manga & Japanese History (3 units) (also listed as HIST 454)
• ASIAN 458 - Asian Traditions (3 units) (also listed as REL S 458)
• ASIAN 480 - Asian Leadership Models (3 units)
• ASIAN 490 - Study Abroad in Asian Studies (3 units)
• ASIAN 499 - Special Study (1-3 units)

Crosslisted Courses

• CHIN 353 - Language, Discourse, and Social Relations in China (3 units)
• HIST 421 - Asian History Since 1600 (3 units)
• HIST 422 - Asian American Experiences (3 units)
• HIST 425 - The Vietnam War (3 units)
• FILIP 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities (3 units) (also listed as AAS 460)
• HIST 454 - Manga & Japanese History (3 units)
• HUM 380 - Japanese Culture (3 units) (also listed as JAPAN 380) 
• JAPAN 380 - Japanese Culture (3 units) (also listed as HUM 380) 
• KOR 321 - Korean Civilization (3 units)
• KOR 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea (3 units) (also listed as SOC 429)
• KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media (3 units)
• PHIL 351 - Chinese Philosophy (3 units)
• REL S 458 - Asian Traditions (3 units)
• SOC 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea (3 units) (also listed as KOR 429)

Related Major Courses

• AAS 422 - Asian American Experiences (3 units) (also listed as HIST 422)
• AAS 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities (3 units) (also listed as FILIP 460)
• CHIN 496 - Topics in Chinese Studies (1-4 units)
• CHIN 499 - Special Study (1-3 units)
• HIST 420 - Asian History to 1600 (3 units)
• HIST 566 - Ancient and Imperial China (3 units)
• HIST 567 - China in Revolution (3 units)
• HIST 570 - Modern Japan: From Samurai to Sony (3 units)
• HIST 574 - Arab-Israeli Relations, Past and Present (3 units)
• JAPAN 421 - Japanese Literature Through Text and Film (3 units) ^
• JAPAN 496 - Topics in Japanese Studies (1-4 units)
• JAPAN 499 - Special Study (1-3 units)
• PHIL 353 - Buddhist Philosophy (3 units)
• PHIL 516 - Global Aesthetics (3 units) *
• PHIL 565 - Asian Philosophies (3 units)
• PHIL 575 - A Major Philosopher (3 units) *
• POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia (3 units)
• POL S 365 - Chinese Politics (3 units)
• POL S 575 - International Relations of the Pacific Rim (3 units) ^
• REL S 338 - Buddhism (B) (3 units)
• REL S 339 - Religions of India (B) (3 units)
• REL S 345 - Religions of East Asia (B) (3 units)
• REL S 581 - Major Theme (A) (B) (C) (D) (3 units) *
• REL S 583 - Major Tradition (A) (B) (C) (D) (3 units) *
• REL S 596 - Advanced Topics in Religious Studies (A) (B) (C) (D) (1-3 units) *

Other Asian-content courses may be applied to the major with written approval of the undergraduate adviser.

Note:

*Acceptable when of relevant content.

^Indicates course with prerequisites not included in requirements listed above.

Please see the SDSU Catalog for further graduation requirements.

The minor in Asian studies consists of a minimum of 18 units to include:

• ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific (3 units)
• ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures (3 units)
• Any combination of 12 units of upper division courses in Asian studies, in Asian-content courses approved for the major, or upper division courses approved by the undergraduate adviser.
  • ASIAN 300 - Asia’s Global Future (3 units)
  • ASIAN 320 - Asian Environmental Issues (3 units)
  • ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization (3 units)
  • ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy (3 units)
  • ASIAN 353 - Language and Social Interaction in China (3 units)
  • ASIAN 380 - Japanese Culture (3 units)
  • ASIAN 421 - Asian History since 1600 (3 units)
  • ASIAN 425 - The Vietnam War (3 units)
  • ASIAN 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea (3 units)
  • ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media (3 units)
  • ASIAN 454 - Manga and Japanese History (3 units)
  • ASIAN 458 - Asian Traditions (3 units)
  • ASIAN 480 - Asian Leadership Models (3 units)
  • ASIAN 490 - Study Abroad in Asian Studies (3 units)

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 six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

The minor in Chinese studies consists of a minimum of 15 units to include:

• ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific (3 units) or ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures (3 units)
• ASIAN 351 - Chinese Philosophy (3 units) (also listed as PHIL 351)
• HIST 567 - China in Revolution (3 units)
• POL S 365 - Chinese Politics (3 units)
• Three units selected from:
  • HIST 566 - Ancient and Imperial China (3 units)
  • REL S 499 - Special Study (A) (B) (C) (D) (1-3 units)
  • Another upper division course with appropriate focus on China, with approval of minor adviser.

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 six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

The minor in Korean Studies consists of a minimum of 15 units to include 9 units of core courses and a minimum of 6 units of electives.

Core Courses (9 units)

• ASIAN 100 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific OR ASIAN 101 - Asian Thought and Cultures (3 units)
• ASIAN 321 - Korean Civilization (also listed as KOR 321 - Korean Civilization) (3 units)
• ASIAN 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media (also listed as KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture through Media) (3 units)

Electives (6 units)

• AAS 323 - Korean American Experiences (3 units)
• KOR 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea (also listed as ASIAN 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea; SOC 429 - Gender and Sexuality in Korea) (3 units)
• KOR 301 - Advanced Korean I OR KOR 302 - Advanced Korean II
• KOR 496 - Topics in Korean Studies (1-4 units)
• DANCE 383 - K-pop Dance (3 units)
• POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia (# units)
• Any upper division course with appropriate focus on Korea, with approval of minor advisor

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 six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

The minor in Japan studies consists of a minimum of 12 units of upper division courses selected from:

• ASIAN 458 - Asian Traditions (3 units) (also listed as REL S 458 (B))
• HIST 570 - Modern Japan: From Samurai to Sony (3 units)
• JAPAN 499 - Special Study (1-3 units)
• POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia (3 units)
• REL S 341 - Zen and the Way of Japanese Religions (D) (3 units)
• REL S 345 - Religions of East Asia (B) (3 units)
• Other upper division courses in a department with appropriate content on Japan, with approval of minor adviser.

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 six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.