Asian American Studies

The Asian American and Asian Studies Certificate of Achievement is an interdisciplinary certificate that supports understanding and analysis of Asian American and Asian History, cultures, languages, and literature. Students will have the opportunity to explore questions of race. ethnicity, and identity as well as engage with issues of global politics, geography, and business.

Program Curriculum

Core Courses:

  • ASAM 100: Introduction to Asian American Studies: Not Your Model Minority
  • ASAM 110: Expanding America: Asian American History and Experience in the U.S.
  • ENGL 237: Asian American Literature
  • CHIN 260: Chinese Culture and Society
  • HIST 265: Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History

Language Courses Offered:

  • CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese I
  • CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese II
  • CHIN 201: Intermediate Chinese I
  • CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese II
  • JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I
  • JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese II
  • JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I
  • JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II
  • KOR 101: Elementary Korean I
  • KOR 102: Elementary Korean II

A circular graphic of the Chinese zodiac wheel featuring a central Yin and Yang symbol surrounded by Chinese characters, English labels, and black silhouettes of the twelve zodiac animals.

Students will compare and contrast experiences in the United States and Asia, preparing students for a variety of careers requiring knowledge of globalization, international relations, Asian history and heritage, and Ethnic Studies.

 

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