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)

A minimum of 27 upper division units of Asian Studies courses numbered 300-599.

Courses from other departments [or cross-listed courses] acceptable for the Asian Studies major include:

• CHIN 496 - Topics in Chinese Studies (1-4 units)
• CHIN 499 - Special Study (1-3 units)
• FILIP 460 - Contemporary Issues in Filipino-American Communities (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 460)
• HIST 420 - Asian History to 1600 (3 units)
• HIST 421 - Asian History Since 1600 (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 421)
• HIST 422 - Asian American Experiences (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 422)
• 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)
• KOR 321 - Korean Civilization (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 321)
• KOR 430 - Contemporary Korean Culture Through Media (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 430)
• PHIL 351 - Chinese Philosophy (3 units) (also listed as ASIAN 351)
• 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) *
• WMNST 331 - Women in Asian Societies (3 units)

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

*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.

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 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.