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ASIAN STUDIES (AIS) MAJOR & MINOR AT UNLV

With their long cultural and intellectual traditions, Asian societies in the 21st

century are having an increasing impact

on the global scene, economically, politically, and culturally. The study of the languages and cultures of Asia, whether

at the Major or Minor Concentration, offers the student an intellectually challenging and personally stimulating

educational experience because eastern civilization often differs from that of the west. Asian studies providesexcellent preparation for a future career in several professions, international business management, history,

anthropology, political science, art, education, law, journalism and communications, in addition to the necessary

training for advanced study at the graduate level and teaching.

Asian Studies Office - CBC-C504, MS 5027 contact Joan Mann, 895-5360

General Education Core Requirements: 35-37 creditsEnglish Composition 6 credits

ENG 101 and ENG 102

Literature Requirement 3 credits

ENG 231 or ENG 232

Math (>=120, except MAT122) 3 credits

Constitutions Requirement 4-6 credits

Recommended: HIS or PSCScience (one course must be a lab) 7 creditsLogic (PHIL 102) 3 credits

Fine Arts (must be introductory or appreciation) 3 credits

Recommended: ART 266 Survey of Art History III: Non-Western Art History

Humanities (from 2 different areas) 6 credits

College of Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 18 creditsSocial Science (one course in each of three fields) 9 credits

Fine Arts 3 credits

Foreign Language/Foreign Culture 6 credits

Asian Studies Program Requirements: 36 credits

AIS Foundational Courses: 6-9 credits

AIS 101Capstone Research Course

This can be the IDS 495A and/or 495B capstone course or a capstone

course in a specific department, for example HIS 251 (prerequisite

for 451 but can be waived) and 451, or AIS 499 (original research

paper required) taken from one of the AIS faculty members.

Completion of the fourth semester of a language below*: 3 creditsChinese 214

Japanese 214*Requirement can be waived by AIS chair based on oral/written exam.

Other Asian languages, such as Tagalog at CSN, can be used to

satisfy the Asian language requirement.

Asian Studies Electives: 24-27 credits

At least one course from each of the following groups:

Group 1: Any Anthropology, History, or Political Science coursewith an emphasis on or solely devoted to Asia or an Asian

country.

Group 2: Any Art History course focusing on China or Japan (Art Department

prerequisite will be waived by Dr. McDonald), any Literature or

Literature and Film course in translation focusing upon Asia or anAsian country in the English Department, or any Foreign Language

(such as CHI) course focusing upon Asian or Asian American culture,

film, or literature in translation.


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Group 3: Any Philosophy course devoted to Asia or an Asian country,

any Social Work Course related to Asia, any upper division

Asian Studies (AIS) course, including AIS 499

Students are encouraged to investigate UNLVs Study Abroad Programs for accredited courses related to Asia. See Susan Thompson, Director, InternationalPrograms, CBC B325, 895-3896.

Courses with a focus on Asian Studies are taught in a wide variety of UNLV departments. The following courses can be used to satisfy Asian Studiesrequirements:

Prefix Code Title

AIS 101 Introduction to Asian Studies

AIS 301 Selected Topics in Asian Studies

AIS 451 Explorations in South Asian Religions

AIS 499 Asian Studies Independent Study

ANTH 306 Contemporary Chinese Society

ANTH 411 Buddhism and Culture

ANTH 428 Signifying Identities: Ethnicity, Nationality, Gender, and Class*

ANTH 441C Peoples and Cultures of Ancient Middle East

ART 434 Special Topics in Contemporary Art*

ART 480 Art of China

ART 481 Art of Japan

ART 495X Special Topics in Art History*

ENG 416C Special Problems in English*

ENG 426A Religion and Literature*

ENG 485A Asian Literature

HIST 150 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

HIST 151 Introduction to Japanese Civilization

HIST 449A History of Japan to 1800

HIST 449B History of Japan Since 1800

HIST 449C Topics in Japanese History

HIST 451 Capstone Research Seminar*

HIST 455A History of China to 1800

HIST 455B History of China Since 1800

HIST 455C Topics in Modern China

HIST 478A Islamic History to 1750

HIST 478B Modern Middle East

IDS 201 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies*IDS 240 Interdisciplinary Research Methods*

IDS 494 Interdisciplinary Inquiry*

PHIL 117 Indian Philosophy of Mind and Mental Health

PHIL 124 Philosophical Traditions of Asia

PHIL 225 Introduction to Indian Philosophy

PHIL 467 Indian Philosophy


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PHIL 468 Chinese and Japanese Philosophy

PHIL 493 Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as SWK 493)

PSC 405K International Relations of the Middle East and North Africa

PSC 405L East Asia in World Politics

PSC 405M The Pacific Rim and World Politics

PSC 407B Political Systems of East Asia

PSC 407D Political Systems of the Middle East and North Africa

PSC 407O Islamic Politics

SOC 426X Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies

SWK 461 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare*

SWK 471 Advanced Seminar: Special Problems*

SWK 493 Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as PHIL 493)

SWK 494 Eastern Conceptions and Social Work Practice

TCA 331 Asian Travel and Tourism Development*

Language Courses

ARA 100X Elementary Arabic Conversation 1

ARA 121 Arabic III

ARA 122 Arabic IV

ARA 421 Arab Cult and Civil

ARA 422 Arab Cult and Civil

CHI 100X Elementary Chinese Conversation

CHI 105 Chinese Business Culture

CHI 113 Elementary Chinese I

CHI 114 Elementary Chinese II

CHI 187 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I

CHI 213 Intermediate Chinese I

CHI 214 Intermediate Chinese II

CHI 287 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II

CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese: Conversation and Composition

CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese: Grammar and Composition

CHI 322 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation

CHI 323 Chinese Popular Culture

CHI 331 Chinese Literature in Translation

CHI 350 Topics in Chinese Literature

CHI 387 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III

CHI 401X Advanced Chinese I

CHI 402X Advanced Chinese II

CHI 443 Modern Chinese Culture Through Film

CHI 487 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV

JPN 113 Elementary Japanese I


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JPN 114 Elementary Japanese II

JPN 213 Intermediate Japanese I

JPN 214 Intermediate Japanese II

JPN 301 Third-Year Japanese I

JPN 302 Third-Year Japanese II

JPN 306X Japanese for Business II

JPN 401 Advanced Japanese Composition I

JPN 416 Japanese for Business I

JPN 417 Japanese for Business II

JPN 425 Topics in Japanese Culture

Asian American courses

ETS 195 Asians in America

HIST 349 From Asia to America

HIST 448 Asian American History

WMST 426 Contemporary Asian American Families

*limited to Asia specific topics. Please see AIS chair for further information.Electives: 29-31 credits

TOTAL: 120 credits

ASIAN STUDIES MINOR AT UNLV

Includes AIS 101 and fifteen additional credits from approved courses as listed above. No more than six credit hours from any single department:

Anthropology, Art, Foreign Languages, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Social Work. Please make certain that the Asian Studies Office (895-

5360) has your name and contact information. The minor is noted on your transcript upon graduation.

ASIAN STUDIES FACULTY and COMMITTEE MEMBERS:Jiemin Bao, Associate Professor, Anthropology

Ying Bao, Assistant Professor, Chinese/Foreign LanguagesKathleen Ja Sook Bergquist, Associate Professor, Social Work

Felicia Campbell, Professor, English

Sue Fawn Chung, Professor, HistoryJohn Curry, Associate Professor, History

Erika Engstrom, Associate Professor, Communication StudiesMel Jameson, Professor, Finance

William Jankowiak, Professor, Anthropology

Joan Mann, Instructor, Asian Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies

Aya Louisa McDonald, Associate Professor and Chair, ArtSatish Sarma, Professor, Social Work

Jonathan Strand, Associate Professor, Political ScienceNaoko Takemaru, Assistant Professor, Japanese/Foreign Languages

Mehran Tamadonfor, Associate Professor, Political Science

Susan Thompson, Director, International ProgramsEdgar Weir, Instructor, Asian Studies and History

2011-2012

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