Florida State University 2008-2009 General Bulletin Undergraduate Edition
Program in Asian Studies
College of Social Sciences
Director: Lee Metcalf (Social Sciences); Professors: Bowman (Public Administration and Policy), Kelsay (Religion), Olsen (Music); Associate Professors: Bakan (Music), Cuevas (Religion), Erndl (Religion), Garretson (History), Grant (History), Kim (Political Science), Lan (Modern Languages and Linguistics), Liebskind (History); Assistant Professors: Grigor (Art History), Kemahilioglu (Political Science), Lee (Art History), Yasuhara (Modern Languages); Associate In: Schlenoff (Modern Languages); Instructor: Kotchikian (Political Science)
The Program in Asian Studies is an international area studies program that is designed to develop a student's competence in the language, history, culture, and the contemporary political and economic setting of a particular country or cultural region. This area-studies program is focused on Asia, broadly defined as including East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. A major or minor in this program serves the needs of 1) general liberal arts students who wish to learn more about these important areas of the world; 2) students who wish to pursue graduate work in these or related fields; and 3) students who seek employment in or related to Asia. The program also combines area- or country-specific courses that give students the needed cultural immersion with more general comparative courses that provide them with the necessary intellectual tools, concepts, and theories to make sense out of their particular disciplinary concentrations. Students are to select language and thematic specializations in line with their intellectual interests and career goals and design their program of studies accordingly.
In addition to the regular major in Asian studies, the program also offers a second option designed for students who want to combine linguistic, cultural, and other relevant knowledge of Asia with business skills. Students electing this option will take a significant proportion of their course work in the College of Business. This option is intended to prepare students for a career that capitalizes on their knowledge of Asia.
The undergraduate program in Asian studies is administered through the College of Social Sciences. As an interdisciplinary program, no minor is required, except in the case of the Asian studies/business option, in which the business course work constitutes a minor. Students interested in either of these degree program options should consult with the director of Asian studies.
Computer Skills Competency
All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in Asian studies satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2064, or CGS 2100.
Requirements
Asian Studies Major
Students majoring in the program are to construct their study program around four components: 1) a language requirement; 2) a history requirement; 3) area-specific course work that emphasizes one of two tracks; and 4) a concepts and theories tool requirement to be fulfilled in the student's major track. The total hour requirements for a major are a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in an approved area language plus an additional thirty-six (36) semester hours beyond the liberal studies requirements (with a grade of "C–" or better in each course) distributed across the history requirement and the two tracks.
Majors must complete the basic university computer competency requirement. CGS 2060 with a grade of "C–" or better will satisfy this requirement.
In addition to a 2.0 overall GPA, all students must meet "mapping" requirements. See http://academic-guide.fsu.edu for more information.
Language Requirement
All students are required to take twelve (12) semester hours of course work in a relevant area language (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or some other Asian language). Students will be encouraged to bring their chosen language up to an effective level of proficiency in both reading and speaking by either taking additional course work on the campus of Florida State University or by participating in a semester- or summer-abroad program in their relevant cultural area as such programs become available. These programs should be administered by, affiliated with, or approved by Florida State University. To encourage the achievement of language proficiency, language course work hours taken beyond the twelve (12) semester hour minimum may be counted toward the required thirty-six (36) semester hours for the major.
History Requirement
Students are required to take a minimum of six (6) semester hours of work in the Asian studies history courses listed below.
Major and Minor Track Requirements
Students are to select either the social science track or the arts and humanities track as the major focus of their course work. Students are to take a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of course work from among those area-specific courses listed for their major track and a minimum of six (6) semester hours of course work from among those area-specific courses listed for their minor track.
Concepts and Theories Tool Requirement
For each of the two tracks a larger number of concepts and theories courses are listed from the relevant disciplines. Students are to take six (6) semester hours of course work from among those courses listed for their major track. Students should select these courses with some care in consultation with their academic adviser. Students are encouraged to select from among history and area-specific courses to complete hours in the major although additional conceptual or theoretic courses may be used to meet required prerequisites.
Asian Studies Major with a Minor in Business
This degree program combines the regular Asian studies major with a planned series of economics and business courses. The requirements for this degree are twelve (12) semester hours in an approved language (Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic), twenty-one (21) semester hours in Asian studies course work, and fifteen (15) semester hours in multinational business courses. The Asian studies course work is to be divided among the area-specific social science track courses (twelve [12] semester hour minimum) and Asian history courses (six [6] semester hour minimum). With this degree there is no concepts and theories requirement or arts and humanities minor track requirement. However, students may freely substitute language and anthropology courses for history or social science courses in meeting the twenty-one (21) semester hour Asian studies requirement. Students are also to select between two fifteen (15) semester hour business course work options listed below, an international marketing track or an international finance track. The prerequisites for both tracks include ECO 2013 and 2023, which may be taken as part of the student's basic studies requirements. In addition, students opting for the international finance track must complete ACG 2021 as a prerequisite.
International Marketing Track
MAN 3600 Multinational Business Operations
MAN 4631 International Strategic Management
MAR 3023 Basic Marketing Concepts
MAR 4156 Multinational Marketing
Choose one:
MAN 4605 Cross-Cultural Management (Prerequisite: MAN 3240)
Or
MAN 4680r Selected Topics in International Management
Or
Another related course approved by the Asian studies program adviser
International Finance Track
FIN 3244 Financial Markets, Institutions, and International Finance Systems
FIN 3403 Financial Management of the Firm
FIN 4604 Multinational Financial Management
MAN 3600 Multinational Business Operations
Choose one:
MAN 4605 Cross-Cultural Management (Prerequisite: MAN 3240)
Or
MAN 4680r Selected Topics in International Management
Or
Another related course approved by the Asian studies program adviser
Honors in the Major
The Program in Asian Studies offers honors in the major to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original work as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.
Asian Studies Minor
Students pursuing a minor in the program must complete eighteen (18) semester hours of Asian studies course work beyond the liberal studies requirement. In this case none of the broader comparative concepts and theories courses will count toward the eighteen (18) semester hour minimum. Students may select freely from all area-specific courses so long as at least three (3) semester hours are taken in history and each of the two tracks.
Approved Courses
Note: Descriptions of specific courses will be found under the individual departments in which they are taught.
History Courses
ASH 1044 Middle Eastern History and Civilization (3)
ASH 3100 History of Asia (3)
ASH 3200 History of The Ancient Near East (3)
ASH 3230 Middle East Survey (3)
ASH 4223 Modern Middle East (3)
ASH 4261 Central Asia Since the Mongols (3)
ASH 4402 China to 1898 (3)
ASH 4404 China Since 1898 (3)
ASH 4442 History of Modern Japan (3)
ASH 4520 Traditional India (3)
ASH 4550 Modern India (3)
Social Science Track—Area Specific
CPO 3034 Politics of Developing Areas (3)
CPO 3403 Comparative Government and Politics: The Middle East (3)
CPO 3520 Emerging Democracies in Northeast Asia: Korea, Taiwan, Japan (3)
CPO 3541 Politics of China (3)
ECS 4504 Economics of the Middle East (3)
INR 4274 Studies in International Politics: The Middle East (3)
Social Science Track—Comparative Concepts and Theories
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3)
ECO 2000 Introduction to Economics (3)
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECO 3303 History of Economic Ideas (3)
ECO 4704 International Trade (3)
ECO 4713 International Finance (3)
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems (3)
GEA 1000 World Geography (3)
GEO 1400 Human Geography (3)
GEO 3540 Economic Geography (3)
GEO 4420 Cultural Geography (3)
GEO 4471 Political Geography (3)
INR 2002 Introduction to International Relations (3)
INR 3603 Theories of International Relations (3)
INR 4102 American Foreign Policy (3)
INR 4702 Political Economy of International Relations (3)
PAD 3003 Public Administration in American Society (3)
PHI 3420 Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3)
PHM 2300 Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)
PHM 3331r Modern Political Thought (3)
PHM 3350 Introduction to Marxist Philosophy (3)
PHM 3400 Philosophy of Law (3)
PHM 4340r Contemporary Political Thought (3)
POT 3003 Introduction to Political Thought (3)
PSY 2012 General Psychology (3)
PUP 3002 Introduction to Public Policy (3)
PUR 3002 Public Relations Techniques (3)
SOP 3004 Social Psychology (3)
SYA 4010 Sociological Theory (3)
SYG 1000 Introductory Sociology (3)
SYG 2010 Social Problems (3)
SYO 3530 Social Classes and Inequality (3)
SYO 4550 Comparative Sociology (3)
SYP 3000 Social Psychology of Groups (3)
SYP 3300 Collective Action and Social Movements (3)
SYP 3540 Sociology of Law (3)
SYP 4340 Public Opinion Analysis (3)
Arts and Humanities Track—Area Specific
ANT 4363 Japanese Society and Culture (3)
ANT 4175 Archaeology of the Islamic World (3)
ARH 3530 The Arts of Asia (3)
ARH 3930r Special Topics in Art [The Aesthetics of Chinese Calligraphy](1–3)
ARH 3930r Special Topics in Art [Buddhist Monuments of Asia] (1–3)
ARH 4540 Arts of India (3)
ARH 4551 Arts of China (3)
ARH 4554 Arts of Japan (3)
ARH 4571 Islamic Art and Architecture, 7th-21st Centuries (3)
CHI 3440 Business Chinese (3)
CHI 3501 Readings in Chinese Short Stories and Essays (3)
CHI 4503 Readings in Chinese History (3)
CHI 4930 Special Topics (3)
CHT 3391 Chinese Cinema & Culture (3)
CHT 3930 Topics in Chinese Literature (3)
HUM 3413 Humanities: South Asian (3)
HUM 3416 East Asian Humanities (3)
JPN 3202 Readings in Japanese Short Stories and Essays (3)
JPN 4930 Special Topics (3)
JPT 3391 Japanese Film and Culture (3)
JPT 4020 Japanese Calligraphy (1)
MUH 4571 Music of Indonesia (3)
MUH 4572 Music of Japan (3)
REL 2315 Religions of South Asia (3)
REL 2350 Religions of East Asia (3)
REL 3335r Hindu Texts and Contexts (3)
REL 3337 Goddesses, Women and Power in Hinduism (3)
REL 3340 The Buddhist Tradition (3)
REL 3358 Tibetan and Himalayan Religions (3)
REL 3363 The Islamic Tradition (3)
REL 4333 Modern Hinduism (3)
REL 4357 Classical Tibetan (3)
REL 4359 Special Topics in Asian Religions (3)
Arts and Humanities Track—Comparative Concepts and Theories
ANT 2410 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANT 3212 Peoples of the World (3)
ANT 3610 Language and Culture (3)
ANT 4241 Anthropology of Religion (3)
ARH 2000 Art, Architecture, and Artistic Vision (3)
ARH 3056 History and Criticism of Art I (3)
ARH 3057 History and Criticism of Art II (3)
GEO 4420 Cultural Geography (3)
HUM 3321 Multicultural Dimensions of film and 20th-Century Culture (3)
MUH 2051 Music Cultures of the World (3)
MUH 2052 Music Cultures of the World (3)
PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHI 2630 Ethical Issues and Life Choices (3)
PHI 3670 Ethical Theory (3)
PHI 3700 Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHI 3800 Philosophy of the Arts (3)
PHI 3882 Philosophy in Literature (3)
REL 1300 Introduction to World Religions (3)
REL 3142 Religion, The Self and Society (3)
REL 3170 Religious Ethics and Moral Problems (3)
Definition of Prefix
ASN—Asian Studies
Undergraduate Courses
ASN 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
ASN 4930r. Special Topics in Asian Studies (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours as topics change.
ASN 4970r. Honors Thesis (1–6). Six (6) hours of credit must be taken in two (2) successive semesters and must result in the production of a thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
Graduate Courses
Note: Descriptions of the following courses can be found in the Graduate Bulletin under the individual departments in which they are taught.
ASN 5906r. Directed Individual Study: Chinese Civilization (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
ASN 5907r. Directed Individual Study: Japanese Civilization (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
ASN 5910r. Supervised Research (1–5). (S/U grade only.)
ASN 5935r. Special Topics in Asian Studies (1–3).
For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, master's comprehensive examination, and thesis defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.