Associate of Arts Degree in Asian Studies
Description
The Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Asian Studies will introduce you to the discipline and prepare you for further study. By completing the AA Degree you will gain a broader understanding of the world in which you live and will become a more informed and engaged citizen. You can choose to focus on a particular geographic region; however, we recommend that you complete as broad a range of courses as possible.
Asian Studies courses involve a significant amount of reading and writing; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you complete your English requirements within your first two semesters.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts
Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/asian-studies
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course and meet the following requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | ||
| Select at least 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Indian Society through Popular Film | ||
| South Asians around the Globe | ||
| Sikh Culture, Religion and Society | ||
| Geography of East Asia | ||
| Geography of South Asia | ||
| Comparative Politics of Asia | ||
| Government and Politics of India | ||
| International Migration | ||
| Group B | ||
| Select at least 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Religions of India | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture | ||
| Beyond the Middle Kingdom: Introduction to East Asian History | ||
| A Passage to South Asia: Introduction to South Asian History | ||
| Late Imperial China | ||
| China in the Twentieth Century: Reforms and Revolutions | ||
| British India 1857 to 1947 | ||
| Indian Subcontinent since 1947 | ||
| History of Modern Japan | ||
| China and the West | ||
| Gandhi in History | ||
| Warriors of Japan: The Samurai | ||
| The Vietnam War in Historical Perspective | ||
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Group C | ||
| Select at least 6 credits in an Asian language: 1 | 6 | |
| Basic Japanese I | ||
| Basic Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Upper Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Upper Intermediate Japanese II | ||
JAPN 4400 | ||
| Beginner Mandarin I | ||
| Beginner Mandarin II | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin I | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin II | ||
| Upper Intermediate Mandarin: Reading And Writing I | ||
| Upper Intermediate Mandarin II: Reading and Writing | ||
| Introductory Punjabi I | ||
| Introductory Punjabi II | ||
| Intermediate Punjabi I | ||
| Intermediate Punjabi II | ||
| Learn Punjabi Through Punjabi Canadian Literature | ||
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This requirement can be satisfied by successful completion of at least two of the listed courses or in the case of other Asian languages by arrangements with the Asian Studies Degree Coordinator. Students with native fluency in an approved Asian Language may apply to the Asian Studies Degree Coordinator for a waiver. In the event that a waiver is granted, students must complete an additional 6 credits from the courses in Group A and Group B in place of the 6 credit language requirement.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies.
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