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.
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Major in China Studies
Course # | Title | Credits | Quarter |
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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:
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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 |
Minor in China Studies
30 credits, to include the following:
- HSTAS 211 and either RELIG 202 or one additional introductory Asian civilization course from those listed above (10 credits)
- 10 credits of electives taken at the UW, chosen from the China history/social science electives list*
- 5 credits of electives taken at the UW, chosen from the China history/social science list or the China arts/literature electives list*
- 5 additional credits in Chinese language beyond second-year level, or in upper-division transfer courses on China, or in additional electives chosen from the China history/social science electives list*
- Minimum grade of 2.0 required in each course applied toward the minor.
JSIS & Affiliate China Studies Faculty
Jonathan Aloisi
Affiliate Professor
David Bachman
Professor
Madeleine Yue Dong
Professor
William Lavely
Professor
James Lin
Assistant Professor
Tabitha Grace Mallory
Affiliate Professor
Matthew Mosca
Associate Professor
Deborah Porter
Professor
Anand Yang
Professor
Clair Yang
Assistant Professor
China Studies Courses
Quarterly Course Lists
- China Studies Course List | Summer 2023
- China Studies Course List | Spring 2023
- China Studies Course List | Winter 2023
- China Studies Course List | Autumn 2022
- China Studies Course List | Summer 2022
- China Studies Course List | Spring 2022
- China Studies Course List | Winter 2022
- China Studies Courses | Autumn 2021
- China Studies Courses | Summer 2021
- China Studies Course List | Spring 2021
- Asian Studies Courses – Fall 2017
- Asian Studies Courses – Spring 2017
- Asian Studies Courses – Winter 2017
- Asian Studies Courses – Spring 2016
- Asian Studies Courses – Winter 2016
- East Asia Course List – Spring 2015