Undergraduate
Asia Studies – China Concentration
The China concentration in Asian Studies provides students with a sound foundation in one or more aspects of the study of China. The faculty has particular strength in history, both modern and pre-modern, as well as the social sciences. In addition, an extensive range of outstanding courses is available in the areas of language and literature. Students in the China Program are encouraged to take advantage of intensive overseas language training offered by the Inter-University Program in Taipei or the Beijing Chinese Language Program available through Beijing University.
Asian Studies – China Concentration
| Course # | Title | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSIS 203 or JSIS A 207 |
Rise of Asia or Asian Traditions |
5 | Autumn (Winter) |
| JSIS 201 | The Making of the Twenty-first Century | 5 | Winter or Spring |
| HSTAS 211 or JSIS A 254 |
History of Chinese Civilization or China in the Twentieth Century |
5 | Varies |
| 2nd Asian Civilization Course | One Asian Civilization course chosen from:HSTAS 201, 202, 211; JSIS A 206, 212, 221, 241, 242 | 5 | Varies |
| China Electives 3-400 level (a max. of 5 cr. of 200-level may be applied w/ adviser approval) |
Choose (3-400 level) to include:
|
30 | Varies |
| Research Paper | Asian Research Paper written with Jackson School Professor 15 pgs. | ||
| Minimum Grade | Minimum grade 2.0 in all courses applied to major. | ||
| Chinese Language | Chinese Language proficiency through 2nd year college level or 3rd quarter of 2nd year college level.(For first- and second-year language courses, grades must average 2.00) | ||
| Total Credits (not including language) 50 | |||
| Click here for an online checklist of course requirements | |||