Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program  –  New pathways starting in Fall 2014

Undergraduate Program Advisor

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor’s Degree in Asian American Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian American Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to explore the diverse histories, cultures, communities, and contemporary realities in Asian America. It is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the complexities of Asian American experiences and to prepare them to function in a multiethnic society and multicultural world. The communication and critical analysis skills which are stressed in the program will be instrumental to students pursuing postbaccalaureate degrees in “traditional” disciplines, including History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, and Literature; in interdisciplinary programs like Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies; and in professional fields such as Law, Business Administration, and Social Work. The program’s curriculum and broad liberal arts perspectives likewise will prepare students for employment in several professions, including education, public policy, community development, media, social services, and human resources. Admission to the program requires completion of the G.E. Foundation courses. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014

A major in Asian American Studies requires a minimum of 36 units.

Lower Division Core Courses (9 units):

Take all of the following:

  • 1. AAAS 100 Asian Eats (3)
  • 2. ASAM 120 Asian American History (3)
  • Prerequisite/Corequisite:  One GE Foundation course.

Take one of the following courses:

  • 1. ASAM 121 Contemporary Issues in Asian America (3)- Prerequisite/Corequisite:  One GE Foundation course.
  • 2. ASAM 200 Asian American Interethnic Relations (3)- Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.

Upper-Division Core Courses (12 units):

Take all of the following:

  • 1. AST 307 Modern Asia (3)
  • 2. AST 309 Asia and Globalization (3)
  • 3. ASAM 335 Asian and Latino Immigration Since WWII
  • 4. AAAS 492 Senior Research Seminar (3)

Upper-Division Electives (15 units) selected from at least two of the following areas, with no more than six (6) units from Group 4, Asia and Globalization:

  • Group 1. Specific Ethnic Group Focus: ASAM 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 352, 353, 354
  • Group 2. Gender Studies:  ASAM 340, 345, 370, 381
  • Group 3. Asian Americans in Comparative Perspectives:  ASAM 305, 319, 321, 341, 346, 350, 407, 490, 499
  • Group 4. Asia and Globalization: AST 306, 320WI, 393, 495, CHIN 370, CHIN 390, CHIN 421. JAPN 350

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Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies

Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers three concentrations: Asia Area Studies; Asia and Business; Asia and Globalization.  All of these concentrations share a common core.  Beyond the common core requirements, students select elective courses from one of the three concentrations to complete their 39 unit requirement for the major.  Regular consultation with an advisor is highly recommended.  Because of the importance of statistics to this discipline, students are advised to include STAT 108 among their GE courses. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program. It is also suggested that students take AST 320 or AST 336 for their required Upper Division WI Capstone course. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.

Students are strongly encouraged to spend a semester or more in Asia on a study abroad program.  Information about these programs can be obtained at the AAAS office (FO3-340) or the Center for International Education (BH 201).

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014

Majors of Asian Studies requires a minimum of 39  units distributed as follows and declare their concentration in Asia Area Studies; Asia and Business; or Asia and Globalization:

Major Requirements:

Foreign Language Courses (12 units)

Take at least three semesters (or equivalent) of a single Asian language.  Language choices are Chinese, Japanese, or an Asian language approved by the AAAS undergraduate advisor (typically Korean, Vietnamese or Cambodian).  Students with language competency may test out of this requirement.  Students are encouraged to take their language courses early in their academic career and plan to study one or more semesters abroad in Asia to meet this requirement.

Lower Division  Core courses – (6 units)

Take AAAS 100 Asian Eats (3 units)

Take one of the following:

  • ASAM 120 Asian American History (3 units)-  Prerequisite/Corequisite:  One GE Foundation course.
  • AST 200 Popular Culture in East Asia (3 units)- Prerequisites: GE Foundation Requirements.
  • CHIN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (3 units)- Prerequisites:  GE Foundation requirements.

 

Upper Division Requirements- A minimum of 21 units: 9 units of core courses and 12 units of upper division electives:

Core courses- 9 units

*Take one of the following (3 units):

  • ASAM 340 Asian American Family-  Prerequisites:  GE Foundation requrements and upper-division standing.
  • AST 306 Traditional Asia- Prerequisites:  GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.

*Take one of the following (3 units):

  • AST 307 Modern Asia-  Prerequisites:  GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
  • AST 309 Asia and Globalization-  Prerequisites:  GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.

*Take AAAS 492 Senior Research Seminar (3 units)-  Prerequisites:  Upper-division standing in Asian Studies, Japanese, Chinese Studies, Asian American Studies or consent of the instructor.  Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfoio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.

Concentrations–  Take a minimum of 12 units of upper-division electives from one of the following three concentrations:

Asia and Business concentration (any four courses below):

  • Economics and Finance:  ECON 300, 310, 311, 341, 366, 372, 465, 470, 471; FIN 300, 360, 460.
  • Management and Information Systems:  CBA 300; HMR 360; MGMT 300; IS 300, 301, 310, IST 319, 350, 419.
  • Design and Marketing:  DESN 368, 370; GEOG 319; MKTG 300; BLAW 320; IST 333.

Asia and Globalization concentration (any four courses below):

  • ANTH 307; ASAM 335; AST 320, AST 336, AST 490, AST 499; HCA 422; HIST 412, HIST 440; IST 320, IST 355, IST 463; JOUR 312; POSC 371, POSC 463; SOC 317, SOC 318, SOC 350, SOC 430.

China or Japan concentration (any four courses below):

  • China:  ANTH 332; ASAM 331; A/ST 490; A/ST 499; CHIN 370, CHIN 380, CHIN 390, CHIN421, CHIN 451; CHIN 462; GEOG 315; HIST 382A, HIST 382B, HIST 388, HIST 406, HIST 412; POSC 362; R/ST 341.
  • Japan: ASAM 330; A/ST 490; A/ST 499; JAPN 311, JAPN 312, JAPN 350; CWL 403; GEOG315; HIST 383A, HIST 383B, HIST 384, HIST 406, HIST 407; R/ST 341, R/ST 344

 

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Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Studies

The Bachelor of Arts program in Chinese Studies at CSULB is designed to provide students with linguistic and cultural preparation, supported by international perspectives and understanding of humanities for personal, socio-political, and literary-intellectual development, as well as for economic self-sufficiency in the ever-intertwining world of a global economy.  The degree program is a major intended to educate and produce graduates who will have communicative proficiency, critical thinking skills, socio-cultural understanding, and literary sensibility for intercultural communication.  The degree program will also provide students with opportunity and preparation to pursue a careers involving the Pacific Rim nations, and go on to graduate, or on to professional programs in fields such as Art, International Affairs, Business Administration, History, Literature, Law, Journalism, Public Administration, or Education.

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014
A minimum of 38 units is required, including at least 15 units earned in residence at CSULB. CHIN 101 and 102 are prerequisite to the major and may be satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by examination. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program. Required courses include 23 units in core courses and 15 units in electives from the following two groups:

  1. language and language-related courses (11 units);
  2. Chinese culture and politics courses (12 units);

Language Courses (11 units)

  • Take all of the following:
    • CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese (4 units)
    • CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese (4 units)
    • CHIN 301 Advanced Chinese (3 units)

Content Courses (12 units)

    • Take all of the following:
      • AAAS 100 Asian Eats (3 units)
      • CHIN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (3 units)
      • CHIN 380 Topics in Chinese Linguistics (3 units)
      • AAAS 492 Senior Seminar (3 units)

Electives (15 units):

9 units selected from:

  • CHIN 302 Advanced Chinese (3 units)
  • CHIN 311 Advanced Spoken Chinese (3 units)
  • CHIN 321 Chinese Calligraphy (3 units)
  • CHIN 350 Business Chinese (3 units)
  • CHIN 360 Classical Chinese (3 units)
  • CHIN 370 Chinese Literature in English Translation (3 units)
  • CHIN/HIST 382B Modern China (3)
  • CHIN 390 Topics in Chinese Cultural Studies (3 units)
  • CHIN 410 Chinese Information Processing (3 units)
  • CHIN 421 Newspaper & Web Reading (3 units)
  • CHIN 430A Classical Chinese Fiction (3 units)
  • CHIN 430B Classical Chinese Drama (3 units)
  • CHIN 430C Classical Chinese Poetry (3 units)
  • CHIN 451 Chinese Culture and Tradition (3 units)
  • CHIN 461 Structure of Modern Chinese Lang (3 units)
  • CHIN 462 Contrastive Analysis of Chinese & Engl (3 units)
  • CHIN 481 Principles & Practice of Teaching Chinese (3 units)
  • CHIN 485 Masterpieces from China (3 units)
  • CHIN 490 Special Topics in Chinese (1-6 units)
  • CHIN 499 Directed Studies in Chinese (1-6 units)

6 units selected from:

  • AH 468
  • ANTH 332
  • ASAM 319, 331, 340, 345, 407
  • ASAM/CHLS 335
  • AST 306, 307, 309, 320, 336
  • AST/HIST/WGSS 406A
  • HIST 382A, 388, 412
  • JAPN 350
  • JOUR 312
  • PHIL 306
  • POSC 362, 455, 485,
  • RST 341

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Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese

The Bachelor of Arts program in Japanese at CSULB is designed to provide students with linguistic and cultural preparation supported by international perspectives and understanding of humanities for personal, social, intellectual and cognitive development as well as development of skills for economic self-sufficiency in the ever-intertwining world of global economy.

The program is different from a traditional literature-oriented language program. It emphasizes pragmatic language studies aiming for acquisition of communication skills through communication-oriented and content-based instruction. The program provides knowledge of language and culture to develop appropriate understanding and attitudes for intercultural communication.

Students with background in Japanese language competency gained through home use or through primary or secondary school work in the U.S. or Japan must take a placement test administered by the Department.

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014

A minimum of 36 units is required, including at least 15 units earned in residence at CSULB. JAPN 201 and 202 are prerequisite to the major and may be satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by examination. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.

Lower Division Requirements Core Courses (11 units):

  • AAAS 100 Asian Eats (3)
  • JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese (4)
  • JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese (4)

Upper Division Requirements (33 units):

*Take all of the following courses:

  • JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese (3)-  Prerequisites:  JAPN 202 or equivalent as determined by instructor.
  • JAPN 302 Advanced Japanese (3)-  Prerequisites:  JAPN 301 or equivalent as determined by instructor.
  • JAPN 311 Advanced Spoken Japanese (3)-  Prerequisites:  JAPAN 202 or equivalent as determined by instructor.
  • JAPN 312 Advanced Spoken Japanese (3)-  Prerequisites:  JAPN 311 or equivalent as determined by instructor.
  • AAAS 492 Senior Research Seminar (3)-  Prerequisites:  Upper-division standing in Asian Studies, Japanese, Chinese Studies or Asian American Studies programs; Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR  Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.

*Take 15 units from selection A and 3 units from selection B:

  • A.  Language and Language Related Courses (15 units) selected from:

JAPN 350, 370, 371, 385, 421, 422, 451, 452, 453, 461, 462, 463, 471, 481, 490, 492, 497.

  • B.  Japanese or Japan-related Civilization and Intercultural Courses (3 units) selected from:

ASAM 319, 330, 335, 340, 345, 407;  AST 306, 307, 309, 320, 336, 393;  CHIN 321, 370, 390, 421

 

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