Asian Studies Program
Ronnie Littlejohn, Director
Vision:
To prepare students with a more detailed knowledge of issues in Asia in general and provide a basis for advanced study and/or career choices through methods drawn from a variety of disciplines, and habits of critical reflection and action.
Purpose:
Belmont's Asian Studies program provides an opportunity for those students with special interests in Asia to prepare themselves for a wide range of careers and callings. With many different courses and experiences available, students are able to focus on both the modern and traditional history and literature of Asian cultures and societies, contemporary Asian politics, economic links between the Asia and the rest of the world, and global philosophical, ethical, and religious issues. Graduates with the major or minor in Asian studies will be better prepared to pursue many diverse careers in an era of globalization, such as international business, government serivice, education, and research.
Goals:
1. Students will gain increased knowledge about Asia in general and familiarity with the history, cultures, and languages of that area.
2. Students will learn how to study a region in an interdiciplinary manner, making use of the methodologies and perspectives of multiple fields.
3. Students will be prepared for careers and/or further study of Asia in fields such as international business, journalism, politics, the media professions, economics, history, modern languages, literature, law, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology.
4. Students will learn to use their knowledge of Asian affairs to support their own critical reflections on current issues.
| Major in Asian Studies (B.A.) | Hours | |
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| General Education Core Requirements | 59-61 | |
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| ASN 2000, Asia for the Humanities | 3 | |
| ASN 4015, Senior Capstone for Asian Studies | 3 | |
| Tool Requirement: Completion of intermediate collegiate level study or its | ||
| equivalent in an Asian Language. | ||
| Area Studies (Choose 6 courses from 3 disciplines) | 18 | |
| ART 4630 Asian Art & Architecture | ||
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ASN 1950-3950, Study Abroad in Asia (3 hours max.) |
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| ASN 1990-4990 Special Studies in Asia | ||
| CHN 3000 level or above (3 hours max.) | ||
| ECO 3900, The Chinese Economy | ||
| ECO 4400, International Economics | ||
| ENL 3810 Topics in Asian Literature | ||
| HIS 1700, The Samurai and Their World | ||
| HIS 1800, Survey of East Asian History | ||
| HIS 3540 Modern China | ||
| HIS 3700, History of Central Asia | ||
| HIS 4800, The Vietnam War | ||
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HIS 4820, History of Modern Japan |
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| HUM 1500, World of Asian Humanities | ||
| HUM 3500 Topics in Asian Culture | ||
| PHI 4070 Eastern Philosophical Traditions | ||
| PHI 4080, Philosophies of China | ||
| PSC 3430, Politics of Asia | ||
| REL 4310, World Religions | ||
| Infused Courses (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| ENL 2330, World Literature I | ||
| ENL 2340, World Literature II | ||
| ENL 4370, World Advanced Studies in Literature | ||
| HIS 1010, World History to 1500 | ||
| HIS 1020, World History since 1500 | ||
| MBU 3330, International Music Business | ||
| INB 3300, International Business | ||
| MKT 4310, International Marketing | ||
| PSC 2760, Intro to International Political Economy | ||
| PHI 1520, Global Moral Cultures | ||
| PHI 3230, Comparative Philosophy | ||
| PSC 2300, International Relations | ||
| PSC 2400, Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| REL 3090, Spirituality in World Religions | ||
| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 19-21 | |
| Total | 128 | |
| Minor in Asian Studies | Hours | |
| Core Emphasis | 6 | |
| ASN 2000, Asia for the Humanities |
3 |
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| ASN 4015, Senior Capstone for Asian Studies |
3 |
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| Tool Requirement: Completion of intermediate collegiate level study or its | ||
| equivalent in an Asian Language. | ||
| Area Studies | 12 | |
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Four courses from at least Three disciplines listed below: |
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| Total | 18 | |
Asian Studies Courses (ASN)
ASN 1950-3950. Study Abroad in Asia (3). Study in a foreign country in Asia. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details. Required of Asian Studies majors.
ASN 1990-4990. Special Studies in Asia.
ASN 2000. Asia for the Humanities (3).This course approaches the study of one of the cultures of Asia from the standpoint of the Humanities. Course content and instructor varies.
ASN 2010. Asia For the Social Sciences (3).This course approaches the study of one of the cultures of Asia from the standpoint of the Social Sciences. Course content and instructor varies.
ASN 4015. Senior Capstone for Asian Studies (3).This course is a culminating experience in the major or minor in Asian Studies, which also addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone as defined in the course description for GND 4015 and in the BELL Core curriculum. These goals include reflection on the students' whole educational experiences and on their transition from the university setting to post-graduation pursuits.