East Asian Studies, B.A.

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For additional information and courses in this program, see East Asian Studies .

Major Requirements:

The major is divided into a “Japan Track” and a “China Track.” All students must finish two years (18 credit hours) in the language of their chosen region. They must complete an additional 21 credit hours focusing on various aspects of East Asian civilization.

EAS 165 - Introduction to East Asia

Each student must complete one of the following tracks:

Japan Track

In addition to 18 credit hours in Japanese language, one of the following:

China Track

In addition to 18 credit hours in Chinese language, one of the following:

At least one of the following courses:

At least one additional elective, to be chosen from:

A second course from HST 330 , REL 260 , REL 265 , REL 315 -or-
ART 140 - Oriental Brush Painting
ART 264 - Global Art Survey
ECN 324 - International Political Economy (same as PSC 324 )
GLS 365 - Topics in Global Studies *
REL 255 - The Religions of India
THE 363 - Classical Asian Theatre

Note:

* When topic is approved by the East Asian Studies faculty.

Study Abroad:

Six credit hours in an approved program of study abroad in East Asia. Students may study at NCC’s programs in Japan, Republic of China, People’s Republic of China or South Korea. Students are strongly urged to continue their language training upon return from Asia.

Independent research project:

Students finish their program with EAS 499 , an independent research project. This project examines some aspect of East Asian history, literature or religion, drawn from and building upon previous coursework and the study abroad experience.

EAS 499 - Independent Study

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