BA in Asian Studies
Units required for Major: 39-431
Total units required for BA: 120
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The major requires a minimum of 12 upper division units.
Our Asian Studies Program geographically encompasses East Asia (China/Taiwan, Japan, the Koreas, and Mongolia), Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), and South Asia (Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). We offer in depth examinations of particular countries while also analyzing transnational issues that connect Asia, other regions, and the rest of the world including the United States. Students may also find interest in minors in Korean Studies and South and Southeast Asian Studies or in Chinese or Japanese language.
The major is designed to provide students with a coherent introduction to the language, history, and culture of these Asian societies and to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the major social and political forces at work in the region, supported by appropriate language training. Graduates of the program either continue their studies at graduate institutions or utilize their knowledge and training through employment in government, business or education relating to this increasingly important region of the world.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (6 Units) | ||
| ASIA 1 | Asia in the World Today | 3 |
| ASIA 198 | Modernity and Globalization in Asia | 3 |
| Foundational Core (6 Units) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Traditional Asian Art 1 | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Asian Art | ||
| Asian Civilizations 1 | ||
| Arts and Ideas of Asia: Ancient to Medieval 1 | ||
| Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern | ||
| Culminating Core (6 Units) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Anthropology of Contemporary Asia | ||
| Asian Diaspora and Migration | ||
| Asian Politics | ||
| Seminar in Recent Interpretations of Asian History | ||
| Electives (21-25 Units) | ||
| Select seven courses (minimum 21 units) from the following groups: 2 | 21 - 25 | |
| Group 1: China | ||
| Anthropology of Chinese Societies | ||
| US-China Relations | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin | ||
| Advanced Mandarin | ||
| Chinese Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Classical and Literary Chinese | ||
| Survey of Chinese Literature | ||
| China: Antiquity to 1600 AD | ||
| China, 1600 to Present | ||
| The Classical Culture of China | ||
| Chinese Philosophy and Religion | ||
| Tai Chi | ||
| Martial Arts: Tai Chi | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Group 2: Japan | ||
| Japanese Culture and Society | ||
| The Way of Chanoyu: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Japanese Tea Gathering | ||
| Cultural History of Japan to 1800 | ||
| Modern Japan, 1800-present | ||
| The History of Manga | ||
| A History of Anime | ||
| Modern Japanese Literature and Culture | ||
| Intermediate Japanese | ||
| Intermediate Japanese | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Literature | ||
| Third Year Japanese 1 - Language and Culture of Japan | ||
| Third Year Japanese 2 - Language and Culture of Japan | ||
| Japanese Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Popular Culture | ||
| Advanced Japanese Grammar, Conversation | ||
| Beginning Judo | ||
| Uechi-Ryu Karate | ||
| Martial Arts: Karate | ||
| Group 3: Korea | ||
| History of Modern Korea | ||
| Contemporary Korean Culture | ||
| Korean Development and Behavior | ||
| North Korean Politics and Society | ||
| Art of Korea | ||
| Education and Communication in Korean Society | ||
| Beginning Tae Kwon Do | ||
| Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do | ||
| Intermediate Korean 2A | ||
| Intermediate Korean 2B | ||
| Group 4: South and South-East Asia | ||
| Peoples of Southeast Asia | ||
| Cultures of South Asia | ||
| Art of India and Southeast Asia | ||
| Genocide in Southeast Asia | ||
| Indonesia, 1965: Context, Causes, and Consequences of Cold War Mass Murder | ||
| South Asian History & Civilization | ||
| History of Buddhism | ||
| The Making of Modern Southeast Asia | ||
| Religions of India | ||
| India's Religions: Hindus & Buddhists | ||
| India's Religions: Jains & Sikhs | ||
| The Hindu Year: Fall | ||
| The Hindu Year: Spring | ||
| Philosophies Of India | ||
| Sex & Gender in South Asia | ||
| Group 5: Asian-American | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Asian American Studies | ||
| The Asian American Experience | ||
| Southeast Asians in the US | ||
| Contemporary Asian American Issues | ||
| Asian American Communities | ||
| Asian Americans and Globalization | ||
| Asian American Politics and Public Policy | ||
| Asian American Women | ||
| The Filipino American Experience | ||
| Hmong American Experiences | ||
| Sikh Americans and Globalization | ||
| Asian Americans in Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Asian American Families: Issues and Perspectives | ||
| Asian American Women | ||
| Group 6: Pan-Asia | ||
| Traditional Asian Art | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Asian Art | ||
| Asian Art and Mythology | ||
| Topics in Asian Art | ||
| Art of China and Japan | ||
| Anthropology of Contemporary Asia | ||
| Asian Diaspora and Migration | ||
| Modern East Asian Cinema | ||
| Travel Study in Asia | ||
| Internship: Asian Studies | ||
| Asian Civilizations | ||
| History of Buddhism | ||
| Seminar in Recent Interpretations of Asian History | ||
| Arts and Ideas of Asia: Ancient to Medieval | ||
| Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern | ||
| Introduction to the East Asian World | ||
| Zen Buddhism and Daoism | ||
| The Confucian Tradition | ||
| World Music: Asia | ||
| Asian Politics | ||
| Asian Societies | ||
| Language Study | ||
| Language proficiency is not required for the major; however, students are highly encouraged to study an Asian language. | ||
| Total Units | 39-43 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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Students must take seven total courses from at least four groups. Seven 3 unit classes will equal 21 units. Kinesiology courses may be 1 unit, while second year Language courses may count for 4 units. Thus, students must complete a minimum of 7 classes that equals a minimum of 21 units, though seven classes that include language may total up to 25 units.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts | 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (3 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts 2 | 0 | |
| C2 - Humanities 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (12 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 43 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2,3 | 0 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html