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ASIAN STUDIES (AIS) MAJOR & MINOR AT UNLV

With their long cultural and intellectual traditions, Asian societies in the 21st century are having an increasing impact on the global scene, economically, politically, and culturally. The study of the languages and cultures of Asia, whether at the Major or Minor Concentration, offers the student an intellectually challenging and personally stimulating educational experience because eastern civilization often differs from that of the west. Asian studies provides excellent preparation for a future career in several professions, international business management, history, anthropology, political science, art, education, law, journalism and communications, in addition to the necessary training for advanced study at the graduate level and teaching.

Asian Studies Office - CBC-C504, MS 5027 contact Joan Mann, 895-5360 General Education Core Requirements:
English Composition ENG 101 and ENG 102 Literature Requirement ENG 231 or ENG 232 Math (>=120, except MAT122) Constitutions Requirement Recommended: HIS or PSC Science (one course must be a lab) Logic (PHIL 102) Fine Arts (must be introductory or appreciation) Recommended: ART 266 Survey of Art History III: Non-Western Art History Humanities (from 2 different areas)

35-37 credits
6 credits 3 credits 3 credits 4-6 credits 7 credits 3 credits 3 credits 6 credits

College of Liberal Arts Core Requirements:


Social Science (one course in each of three fields) Fine Arts Foreign Language/Foreign Culture

18 credits
9 credits 3 credits 6 credits

Asian Studies Program Requirements:


AIS Foundational Courses: AIS 101 Capstone Research Course This can be the IDS 495A and/or 495B capstone course or a capstone course in a specific department, for example HIS 251 (prerequisite for 451 but can be waived) and 451, or AIS 499 (original research paper required) taken from one of the AIS faculty members. Completion of the fourth semester of a language below*: Chinese 214 Japanese 214 *Requirement can be waived by AIS chair based on oral/written exam. Other Asian languages, such as Tagalog at CSN, can be used to satisfy the Asian language requirement. Asian Studies Electives: At least one course from each of the following groups: Group 1: Any Anthropology, History, or Political Science course with an emphasis on or solely devoted to Asia or an Asian country.

36 credits
6-9 credits

3 credits

24-27 credits

Group 2: Any Art History course focusing on China or Japan (Art Department prerequisite will be waived by Dr. McDonald), any Literature or Literature and Film course in translation focusing upon Asia or an Asian country in the English Department, or any Foreign Language (such as CHI) course focusing upon Asian or Asian American culture, film, or literature in translation.

Group 3: Any Philosophy course devoted to Asia or an Asian country, any Social Work Course related to Asia, any upper division Asian Studies (AIS) course, including AIS 499 Students are encouraged to investigate UNLVs Study Abroad Programs for accredited courses related to Asia. See Susan Thompson, Director, International Programs, CBC B325, 895-3896. Courses with a focus on Asian Studies are taught in a wide variety of UNLV departments. The following courses can be used to satisfy Asian Studies requirements: Prefix AIS AIS AIS AIS ANTH ANTH ANTH ANTH ART ART ART ART ENG ENG ENG HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST IDS IDS IDS PHIL PHIL PHIL PHIL Code 101 301 451 499 306 411 428 441C 434 480 481 495X 416C 426A 485A 150 151 449A 449B 449C 451 455A 455B 455C 478A 478B 201 240 494 117 124 225 467 Introduction to Asian Studies Selected Topics in Asian Studies Explorations in South Asian Religions Asian Studies Independent Study Contemporary Chinese Society Buddhism and Culture Signifying Identities: Ethnicity, Nationality, Gender, and Class* Peoples and Cultures of Ancient Middle East Special Topics in Contemporary Art* Art of China Art of Japan Special Topics in Art History* Special Problems in English* Religion and Literature* Asian Literature Introduction to Chinese Civilization Introduction to Japanese Civilization History of Japan to 1800 History of Japan Since 1800 Topics in Japanese History Capstone Research Seminar* History of China to 1800 History of China Since 1800 Topics in Modern China Islamic History to 1750 Modern Middle East Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies* Interdisciplinary Research Methods* Interdisciplinary Inquiry* Indian Philosophy of Mind and Mental Health Philosophical Traditions of Asia Introduction to Indian Philosophy Indian Philosophy Title

PHIL PHIL PSC PSC PSC PSC PSC PSC SOC SWK SWK SWK SWK TCA

468 493 405K 405L 405M 407B 407D 407O 426X 461 471 493 494 331

Chinese and Japanese Philosophy Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as SWK 493) International Relations of the Middle East and North Africa East Asia in World Politics The Pacific Rim and World Politics Political Systems of East Asia Political Systems of the Middle East and North Africa Islamic Politics Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare* Advanced Seminar: Special Problems* Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as PHIL 493) Eastern Conceptions and Social Work Practice Asian Travel and Tourism Development*

Language Courses ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI CHI JPN 100X 121 122 421 422 100X 105 113 114 187 213 214 287 301 302 322 323 331 350 387 401X 402X 443 487 113 Elementary Arabic Conversation 1 Arabic III Arabic IV Arab Cult and Civil Arab Cult and Civil Elementary Chinese Conversation Chinese Business Culture Elementary Chinese I Elementary Chinese II Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I Intermediate Chinese I Intermediate Chinese II Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II Third-Year Chinese: Conversation and Composition Third-Year Chinese: Grammar and Composition Modern Chinese Literature in Translation Chinese Popular Culture Chinese Literature in Translation Topics in Chinese Literature Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III Advanced Chinese I Advanced Chinese II Modern Chinese Culture Through Film Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV Elementary Japanese I

JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN JPN

114 213 214 301 302 306X 401 416 417 425

Elementary Japanese II Intermediate Japanese I Intermediate Japanese II Third-Year Japanese I Third-Year Japanese II Japanese for Business II Advanced Japanese Composition I Japanese for Business I Japanese for Business II Topics in Japanese Culture

Asian American courses

ETS HIST HIST WMST

195 349 448 426

Asians in America From Asia to America Asian American History Contemporary Asian American Families

*limited to Asia specific topics. Please see AIS chair for further information.

Electives: TOTAL:

29-31 credits 120 credits

ASIAN STUDIES MINOR AT UNLV


Includes AIS 101 and fifteen additional credits from approved courses as listed above. No more than six credit hours from any single department: Anthropology, Art, Foreign Languages, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Social Work. Please make certain that the Asian Studies Office (8955360) has your name and contact information. The minor is noted on your transcript upon graduation. ASIAN STUDIES FACULTY and COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jiemin Bao, Associate Professor, Anthropology Ying Bao, Assistant Professor, Chinese/Foreign Languages Kathleen Ja Sook Bergquist, Associate Professor, Social Work Felicia Campbell, Professor, English Sue Fawn Chung, Professor, History John Curry, Associate Professor, History Erika Engstrom, Associate Professor, Communication Studies Mel Jameson, Professor, Finance William Jankowiak, Professor, Anthropology Joan Mann, Instructor, Asian Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies Aya Louisa McDonald, Associate Professor and Chair, Art Satish Sarma, Professor, Social Work Jonathan Strand, Associate Professor, Political Science Naoko Takemaru, Assistant Professor, Japanese/Foreign Languages Mehran Tamadonfor, Associate Professor, Political Science Susan Thompson, Director, International Programs Edgar Weir, Instructor, Asian Studies and History

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