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Field Description
The interdisciplinary concentration in Asian and Asian American studies introduces students to the methods and concerns of a wide spectrum of disciplines: anthropology, art history, history, linguistics, literature, political science, and sociology. Recognizing the importance of Asia in the international context and the impact of Asian American communities on U.S. society, Asian and Asian American studies prepares students to participate in an increasingly diverse and globalized society.
The Major
Arts and Sciences Ad Hoc Major in Asian And Asian American Studies
Students can combine Asian and Asian American studies courses with other liberal arts disciplines as well as courses in international business to devise a unique arts and sciences ad hoc major. The arts and sciences ad hoc major requires 30--33 credits. The program must be approved by the Office of the Associate Dean, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Students interested in including Asian and Asian American studies courses as part of an arts and sciences ad hoc major should contact Professor Shigeru Suzuki, Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, at 646-312-4235 or Shigeru.Suzuki@baruch.cuny.edu.
The Minor
The minor in Asian and Asian American studies is an interdisciplinary concentration offering the advanced study of Asian cultures and the histories and experiences of communities of Asian descent residing in the United States. This 9-credit minor is an ideal choice for students majoring in accounting, business, finance, management, or any discipline in the liberal arts. This minor is particularly recommended for students who are preparing for careers in education, law, business, social work, journalism, politics, and nonprofit organizations.
To complete the minor in Asian and Asian American studies, students are required to take two courses numbered 3000 and higher from the list below, and a capstone course in Asian and Asian American studies. Please note: AAS/CMP 4905 and AAS/CMP 4906 may be used as electives within the minor, but cannot satisfy the capstone requirement for this program.
In addition to fulfilling the 9-credit requirement, students interested in the Asian and Asian American studies minor are strongly advised to take at least one year of Chinese or Japanese language courses.
Required Courses
Capstone Course: Critical Issues in Asian and Asian American Studies | 3 credits | |
or | ||
Film and Moving Image Culture in Japan (, ) | 3 credits | |
or | ||
Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective () | 3 credits |
Electives
Choose two course numbered 3000 or higher from the following:
A Survey of Asian History ( ) | 3 credits | |
Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies | 3 credits | |
The Lives of Hinduism ( , , ) | 3 credits | |
Asian American History ( ) | 3 credits | |
The Rise of Asia in World Affairs ( ), () | 3 credits | |
The Tradition of Islam (), (), () | 3 credits | |
History of Modern Southeast Asia () | 3 credits | |
History of Chinese Religion ( ) | 3 credits | |
South Asian Religion ( , ) | 3 credits | |
The Making of Modern India ( ), () | 3 credits | |
The Heritage of Chinese Civilization ( ) | 3 credits | |
Modernization and Westernization in Asia ( ) | 3 credi | |
The Emergence of Modern Japan ( ) | 3 credits | |
China in Revolution ( ) | 3 credits | |
Advanced Japanese: Learning Through Content and Multimedia () | 3 credits | |
Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective ( ) | 3 credits | |
Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan ( ) | 3 credits | |
Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture () | 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of India ( ) | 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands ( ) | 3 credits | |
Islamic Art | 3 credits | |
Asian Art | 3 credits | |
Ethnic Literature* | 3 credits | |
Literature and Philosophy of South Asia | 3 credits | |
Topics in Literature* | 3 credits | |
The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad ( ) | 3 credits | |
The Islamic Middle East and North Africa: 1622-1789 | 3 credits | |
The Modern Middle East and North Africa ( ) | 3 credits | |
Ancient India | 3 credits | |
Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History* | 3 credits | |
Music of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific | 3 credits | |
Asian Political Systems | 3 credits | |
The Tradition of Islam | 3 credits |
*Topics as relevant to the minor.
**Feit Seminar
Language Courses
Students are strongly advised to take a sequence of courses in Japanese or Chinese in addition to the 9-credit minor requirement. Some language courses may be taken in arrangement with other CUNY campuses, abroad, or at a summer intensive-language program. Instruction in Chinese and Japanese is offered at Baruch in the following courses:
Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits | |
Elementary Chinese II | 3 credits | |
Upper Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits | |
Upper Elementary Chinese II | 3 credits | |
Lower Intermediate Chinese | 4 credits | |
Upper Intermediate Chinese | 4 credits | |
Chinese for Heritage Students I | 3 credits | |
Chinese for Heritage Students II | 3 credits | |
Classical Chinese Literature I | 3 credits | |
Classical Chinese Literature II | 3 credits | |
Chinese Cinema | 3 credits | |
Business Chinese I | 3 credits | |
Business Chinese II | 3 credits | |
Special Studies in Chinese | 3 credits | |
Elementary Japanese I and II | 3 credits | |
Intensive Intermediate Japanese I | 3 credits | |
Intensive Intermediate Japanese II | 3 credits | |
Advanced Japanese Oral and Written Communication | 3 credits | |
Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, and Culture | 3 credits | |
Advanced Japanese: Learning Through Content and Multimedia () | 3 credits | |
Japanese for Global Markets | 3 credits |
Courses
Courses in Asian and Asian American Studies (AAS)
Introduction to the Religions of Asia | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Philosophies from India ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Classical Buddhism ( ), (), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Classical Chinese Philosophy ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
A Survey of Asian History ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Lives of Hinduism ( ), (), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Asian American History ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Rise of Asia in World Affairs ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Tradition of Islam (), (), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Vietnam at War () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
History of Modern Southeast Asia () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
History of Chinese Religion ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
South Asian Religion ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Making of Modern India ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Heritage of Chinese Civilization ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Modernization and Westernization in Asia ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Emergence of Modern Japan ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
China in Revolution ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Japanese: Learning Through Content and Multimedia () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Capstone Course: Critical Issues in Asian and Asian American Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture ( | 3 hours, 3 Credits | |
Film and Moving Image Culture in Japan (, ) | 3 hours; 3 credits |