Asian Studies

The Asian Studies Concentration is a Regional Studies Concentration. Students pursuing these concentrations will focus their study in a particular geographical and cultural region. Attention will be devoted to exploring a region's unique history, institutions, assumptions and practices. Students selecting this concentration will be expected to complete a language requirement linked to their particular region of study.

The requirements for a major in global studies with an Asian studies concentration are 32 credits plus the language requirement:

  • GS 117 - Systems, Policies and Institutions: An Introduction to Global Studies, 4 credits
  • GS 118 - Culture, Identity and Dialogue: An Introduction to Global Studies, 4 credits
  • GS 220 - Asia in a Global Age: An Introduction, 4 credits
  • 16 additional credits selected from the following courses. To fulfill these requirements, courses must be primarily focused on Asia; if comparative, a minimum of one-half of the course content addresses Asia and a comparison with Asia is integral to the course (courses must be selected from no fewer than three academic departments).
    - ART 374 - Art and Religion, 4 credits
    - HIST 341 - Foundations of East Asian Civilization, 4 credits
    - HIST 342 - Modern East Asian History, 4 credits
    - HIST 344 - Women and Development: The Asian Experience, 4 credits
    - PHIL 314 - Asian Philosophy, 4 credits
    - PSC 332 - U.S.-China Relations, 4 credits
    - PSC 338 - Chinese Politics, 4 credits
    - REL 338 - Religions of East Asia, 4 credits
    - REL 387 - Religions of India, 4 credits
    - THR 335 - Non-Western Theatres and Cultures, 4 credits
    - India Program: Social Justice, Peace and Development: A Semester in India (16 credits available)
    - Kanda Program, Japan (12 credits available)
  • GS 410 - Global Studies Senior Seminar, 4 credits

Language Requirement:

  • Demonstration of proficiency in an Asian language at the level of a 212 (fourth semester) language course. This may be fulfilled in the following ways:
  • Completion of Chinese 212 or higher course
  • Completion of Japanese 202 or higher course through the Tri-College (MSUM)
  • Transfer of credit earned at another institution (for the study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese or other Asian language) equivalent to the level of a 212 or higher course at Concordia.

Recommended Study Abroad Options:

  • Social Justice, Peace, and Development: A Semester in India
  • United International College, Zhuhai, China
  • Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China
  • World Christianity Semester, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong, China
  • Kanda University, Chiba, Japan

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