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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 providesexcellent 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: 35-37 creditsEnglish Composition 6 credits
ENG 101 and ENG 102
Literature Requirement 3 credits
ENG 231 or ENG 232
Math (>=120, except MAT122) 3 credits
Constitutions Requirement 4-6 credits
Recommended: HIS or PSCScience (one course must be a lab) 7 creditsLogic (PHIL 102) 3 credits
Fine Arts (must be introductory or appreciation) 3 credits
Recommended: ART 266 Survey of Art History III: Non-Western Art History
Humanities (from 2 different areas) 6 credits
College of Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 18 creditsSocial Science (one course in each of three fields) 9 credits
Fine Arts 3 credits
Foreign Language/Foreign Culture 6 credits
Asian Studies Program Requirements: 36 credits
AIS Foundational Courses: 6-9 credits
AIS 101Capstone 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*: 3 creditsChinese 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: 24-27 credits
At least one course from each of the following groups:
Group 1: Any Anthropology, History, or Political Science coursewith an emphasis on or solely devoted to Asia or an Asian
country.
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 anAsian 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.
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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, InternationalPrograms, 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 Studiesrequirements:
Prefix Code Title
AIS 101 Introduction to Asian Studies
AIS 301 Selected Topics in Asian Studies
AIS 451 Explorations in South Asian Religions
AIS 499 Asian Studies Independent Study
ANTH 306 Contemporary Chinese Society
ANTH 411 Buddhism and Culture
ANTH 428 Signifying Identities: Ethnicity, Nationality, Gender, and Class*
ANTH 441C Peoples and Cultures of Ancient Middle East
ART 434 Special Topics in Contemporary Art*
ART 480 Art of China
ART 481 Art of Japan
ART 495X Special Topics in Art History*
ENG 416C Special Problems in English*
ENG 426A Religion and Literature*
ENG 485A Asian Literature
HIST 150 Introduction to Chinese Civilization
HIST 151 Introduction to Japanese Civilization
HIST 449A History of Japan to 1800
HIST 449B History of Japan Since 1800
HIST 449C Topics in Japanese History
HIST 451 Capstone Research Seminar*
HIST 455A History of China to 1800
HIST 455B History of China Since 1800
HIST 455C Topics in Modern China
HIST 478A Islamic History to 1750
HIST 478B Modern Middle East
IDS 201 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies*IDS 240 Interdisciplinary Research Methods*
IDS 494 Interdisciplinary Inquiry*
PHIL 117 Indian Philosophy of Mind and Mental Health
PHIL 124 Philosophical Traditions of Asia
PHIL 225 Introduction to Indian Philosophy
PHIL 467 Indian Philosophy
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PHIL 468 Chinese and Japanese Philosophy
PHIL 493 Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as SWK 493)
PSC 405K International Relations of the Middle East and North Africa
PSC 405L East Asia in World Politics
PSC 405M The Pacific Rim and World Politics
PSC 407B Political Systems of East Asia
PSC 407D Political Systems of the Middle East and North Africa
PSC 407O Islamic Politics
SOC 426X Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies
SWK 461 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare*
SWK 471 Advanced Seminar: Special Problems*
SWK 493 Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (cross-listed as PHIL 493)
SWK 494 Eastern Conceptions and Social Work Practice
TCA 331 Asian Travel and Tourism Development*
Language Courses
ARA 100X Elementary Arabic Conversation 1
ARA 121 Arabic III
ARA 122 Arabic IV
ARA 421 Arab Cult and Civil
ARA 422 Arab Cult and Civil
CHI 100X Elementary Chinese Conversation
CHI 105 Chinese Business Culture
CHI 113 Elementary Chinese I
CHI 114 Elementary Chinese II
CHI 187 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I
CHI 213 Intermediate Chinese I
CHI 214 Intermediate Chinese II
CHI 287 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II
CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese: Conversation and Composition
CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese: Grammar and Composition
CHI 322 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
CHI 323 Chinese Popular Culture
CHI 331 Chinese Literature in Translation
CHI 350 Topics in Chinese Literature
CHI 387 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture III
CHI 401X Advanced Chinese I
CHI 402X Advanced Chinese II
CHI 443 Modern Chinese Culture Through Film
CHI 487 Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV
JPN 113 Elementary Japanese I
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JPN 114 Elementary Japanese II
JPN 213 Intermediate Japanese I
JPN 214 Intermediate Japanese II
JPN 301 Third-Year Japanese I
JPN 302 Third-Year Japanese II
JPN 306X Japanese for Business II
JPN 401 Advanced Japanese Composition I
JPN 416 Japanese for Business I
JPN 417 Japanese for Business II
JPN 425 Topics in Japanese Culture
Asian American courses
ETS 195 Asians in America
HIST 349 From Asia to America
HIST 448 Asian American History
WMST 426 Contemporary Asian American Families
*limited to Asia specific topics. Please see AIS chair for further information.Electives: 29-31 credits
TOTAL: 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 (895-
5360) 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 LanguagesKathleen Ja Sook Bergquist, Associate Professor, Social Work
Felicia Campbell, Professor, English
Sue Fawn Chung, Professor, HistoryJohn Curry, Associate Professor, History
Erika Engstrom, Associate Professor, Communication StudiesMel Jameson, Professor, Finance
William Jankowiak, Professor, Anthropology
Joan Mann, Instructor, Asian Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies
Aya Louisa McDonald, Associate Professor and Chair, ArtSatish Sarma, Professor, Social Work
Jonathan Strand, Associate Professor, Political ScienceNaoko Takemaru, Assistant Professor, Japanese/Foreign Languages
Mehran Tamadonfor, Associate Professor, Political Science
Susan Thompson, Director, International ProgramsEdgar Weir, Instructor, Asian Studies and History
2011-2012