{"id":133,"date":"2025-09-09T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/?page_id=133"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:58:15","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asian Studies, B.A.<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Navigation 2\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"menu-title\">Navigation<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\" id=\"modal-1\" data-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\" data-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\" id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/curriculum\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/study-abroad\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Study abroad<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/honors-and-awards\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Honors and awards<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/gender-race-and-area-studies\/academics\/asian-studies-ba\/faculty\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Faculty<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asian studies is an interdisciplinary program which explores the intersections of the social sciences, humanities and arts, in conjunction with Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES). Students who major in Asian studies develop their analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge concerning the history, politics, and culture of different Asian countries. Students are encouraged to develop linguistic proficiency in an Asian language, usually, but not limited to, Chinese or Japanese. Our core program faculty includes experts on China, Japan, mainland Southeast Asia, and the Asian-American experience. The program reflects both the geo-political importance of Asia and the increased interest in Asian and Asian-American identity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complementary-minor-or-second-major\">Complementary Minor or Second Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Asian Studies is interdisciplinary by definition, we require that all students majoring in Asian Studies also fulfill a minor or second major in an established department that is closely related to the student\u2019s area of interest. This is to ensure that Clark Asian Studies majors also have basic competence in an established discipline, which will improve their chances for employment, admission to post-graduate programs, and\/or other international career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students majoring in Asian Studies are expected to take 12 courses and study abroad for at least one semester in a Clark approved program in Asia. Four of the 12 courses will be completed during their study abroad program. At least five courses must be at the 200-level. Students may specialize in China, Japan, or more broadly across Asia (including East, South, and Southeast Asia).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Academic catalog<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7063&amp;returnto=#majorrequirements\">Major requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7064&amp;returnto=#minorrequirements\">Minor Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Curriculum to careers<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers\/www-content\/uploads\/sites\/324\/2023\/07\/Asian-Studies-Major-Map.pdf\">Major map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section padded has-light-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-language\">Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are required to gain a functional level of literacy in the language of their area of specialization. Students specializing in China or Japan must complete at least the equivalent of intermediate Chinese or Japanese at Clark plus at least one semester in China or Japan as part of Clark\u2019s Study Abroad Program. A student studying Southeast Asia is required to study a major Southeast Asian language, either through locally available instructors or as part of a Study Abroad Program. Asian language courses above the beginning level (101-102) can be counted as part of the required 12 courses for the major. Students specializing in China or Japan must take at least three courses on countries or regions of Asia different from their country of specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This language requirement can be fullfilled at Clark by taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHIN 103&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Intermediate Chinese I&nbsp; and&nbsp;CHIN 104&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Intermediate Chinese II&nbsp;<br>or<br>JAPN 103&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Intermediate Japanese&nbsp; and&nbsp;JAPN 104&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Intermediate Japanese II&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minor-requirements\">Minor requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minor requires six Asian studies courses: three may be selected from language courses, and the other three must be selected from non-language courses. In addition, two of the non-language courses must be 200-level courses and one course must include a significant research component. Students minoring in Asian Studies are encouraged, though not required, to take at least one year of Chinese or Japanese language, and to study abroad one semester in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curriculum Asian studies is an interdisciplinary program which explores the intersections of the social sciences, humanities and arts, in conjunction with Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES). Students who major in Asian studies develop their analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge concerning the history, politics, and culture of different Asian countries. 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