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Asian Studies

College of Liberal Arts

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Asian Studies

The Asia Program is an interdisciplinary program that provides a broad, systematic knowledge of Asia and deepens students' appreciation of the complexity and diversity of Asia through the study of history, philosophy, language, culture, religion, society, and politics. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of arts, minor • Available at: Pullman

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Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies TO JOIN THE PROGRAM A student may certify as a major in Asian studies upon completing 24 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 40 hours (46 hours for comprehensive option) is required in one of the following options, including two writing-in-the-major courses and 16 hours of an appropriate Asian language. The Asia Program offers both an area concentration (China, Japan, South Asia, Middle East) and a departmental specialization. Double majors can be easily accommodated with such majors as history, international business, foreign languages, and political science. • China: Asia 270—India: History and Culture Asia 272—Introduction to Middle Eastern History Asia 275—Introduction to East Asian Culture Asia 315—Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan Asia 373—Chinese Civilization Asia 476—Revolutionary China, 1800 to Present Asia 477—Modern Japanese History Asia electives • Japan: Asia 270—India: History and Culture Asia 272—Introduction to Middle Eastern History Asia 275—Introduction to East Asian Culture Asia 315—Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan Asia 373—Chinese Civilization Asia 374—Japanese Civilization Asia 477—Modern Japanese History Asia electives • South Asia: Asia 270—India: History and Culture Asia 272—Introduction to Middle Eastern History Asia 273—Foundations of Islamic Civilization Asia 275—Introduction to East Asian Culture Asia 314—Philosophies and Religions of India Asia 370—Civilizations of Classical India Asia 470—Gandhi: India and the United States Asia electives • Middle East: Asia 270—India: History and Culture Asia 272—Introduction to Middle Eastern History Asia 273—Foundations of Islamic Civilization Asia 275—Introduction to East Asian Culture Asia 306—Cultures and Peoples of the Middle East Asia 472—The Middle East Since World War I Asia electives • Comprehensive: Asia 270—India: History and Culture Asia 272—Introduction to Middle Eastern History      or Asia 273—Foundations of Islamic Civilization Asia 275—Introduction to East Asian Culture Asia 315—Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan Asia 470—Gandhi: India and the United States Asia electives NOTE: Relevant 300-400 courses not mentioned above may be counted toward a major or minor if approved by the Asia Program director. Students must meet course requirements outlined in the General Catalog to graduate. MINOR IN ASIAN STUDIES A total of 21 hours are required, of which nine credit hours must be earned at WSU. Two semesters of an appropriate language are strongly recommended. • China—Asia 275, 315, 373, 476, Asia elective • Japan—Asia 275, 315, 374, 477, Asia elective • South Asia—Asia 270, 314, 370, 470, Asia elective • Middle East—Asia 272, 273, 306, 472, Asia elective

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Careers in Asian Studies

Asia Program graduates receive excellent, broad preparation for business careers dealing with Asia, for careers in government and politics, and for teaching courses on Asia and the world in primary and secondary schools. The program also provides academic background for those planning to pursue graduate work on Asia.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Asia Program offers several scholarship and recognition opportunities, including the Asia Program Award for Excellence, Best Paper Award, and India Research Scholarship. In addition, all Asian studies majors can apply for University-level scholarships and more than $50,000 in scholarships awarded by the College of Liberal Arts.

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Related Fields of Study that Might Interest You

• Anthropology • Comparative ethnic studies • Fine arts • Foreign languages and cultures • History • International business • Philosophy • Political science • Sociology

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Contact Information

Asia Program

Wilson Hall, Room 310 Washington State University P.O. Box 644030 Pullman, WA 99164-4030 Phone: 509-335-3267

asia@wsu.edu

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Strengths of the Program

• The Asia Program is the only interdisciplinary, non-American regional studies program available at Washington State University.
• The program encourages majors and minors to participate in the study-abroad programs available at WSU.
• Drawn from various disciplines, faculty members are noted for their distinguished research and teaching, united by their common passion for Asia and dedicated to sharing their expertise.
• The program gives students a solid foundation for a professional career related to Asia and world affairs or for further study of Asia at the graduate level.

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