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2022
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Degree:
BA
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
HST 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)
OR
REL 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)
ENG 101
or
ENG 102: First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 107
or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5
Elective
Term hours subtotal:
16-17
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
ASU Language Placement and Testing
: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Depending on the language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
Select your
Career Interest Communities
and play
me3@ASU
Term 2
16 - 30 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
ENG 101
or
ENG 102: First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 107
or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition
Across Asia Course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:
14-15
Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
Join a
student club
or professional organization.
If interested in law school, review the
Pre-Law at ASU
website.
Term 3
30 - 46 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5
South Asia Concentration Course (HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (recommended))
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:
16-17
It is highly suggested students enroll in HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245, if offered.
Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
Explore opportunities to
study abroad
Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
Outside South Asia Course
Across Asia Course
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
OR
Natural Science - General (SG)
Term hours subtotal:
14-15
Visit
Career and Professional Development Services
and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
If interested in law school,
make an appointment
with the pre-law advisor.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Upper Division South Asia Elective Course
Outside South Asia Course
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Elective
OR
HST 484: Internship
3-1
Term hours subtotal:
15-13
Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
Depending on the Second Language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
Participate in an
internship
to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship
opportunities related to your major
, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Upper Division South Asia Elective Course
South Asia Elective Course
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:
15
Consider participating in an
Undergraduate Research Experience
through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the
Humanities Lab
Explore
graduate school
opportunities.
If planning on law school, prepare to take the
LSAT
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Upper Division Outside South Asia Course
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
OR
Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Complete 2 courses:
Upper Division Elective
Term hours subtotal:
15
Use Handshake to research
employment opportunities
Attend
career fairs, workshops and related events
offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
Hours
Minimum Grade
Notes
HST 496: South, Southeast, and East Asia in the Global Matrix
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Complete 3 courses:
Upper Division Elective
Term hours subtotal:
15
HST 496 is the required capstone course for the major and is only offered in spring terms.
Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing
resumes and cover letters
Apply for
career opportunities
For the South Asia Electives requirement, in addition to the courses shown in the South Asia Electives list, students may take any courses in the South Asia Concentration list that were not used to fulfill the concentration.
Hide Course List(s)/Track Group(s)
Across Asia Courses
ARS 201: Art of Asia (HU & H & G)
GCU 326: Geography of Asia (SB & G)
HST 106: Asian Civilizations ((HU or SB) & G & H)
HST 303: ASIA: Women in Asia
HST 303: Cold War Asia
HST 303: Democracy in Asia
HST 303: Empires in Asia
HST 303: Film and Politics in Colonial Asia
HST 303: WWII in Asia: Cultures of War
POS 468: Comparative Asian Foreign Policies (SB & G)
REL 345: Asian Religious Traditions (HU & G)
REL 351: Buddhism ((L or HU) & G)
South Asia Concentration
ARS 444: Films of India
or
FMS 426: Films of India
HST 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
POS 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
REL 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
SGS 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
SLC 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
HST 392: Modern India
HST 459: Gandhi and the Politics of Nonviolence
POS 357: South Asia Politics (SB & G)
REL 347: Religions of India ((L or HU) & G)
REL 350: Hinduism ((L or HU) & G)
South Asia Electives
DCE 114: Dances of India I
HST 302: Envisioning Peace
HST 302: Women, War and Peace
POS 468: Comparative Asian Foreign Policies (SB & G)
REL 357: Theravada Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia ((L or HU) & G)
REL 365: Islamic Civilization (HU & H)
or
HST 336: Islamic Civilization (HU & H)
REL 366: Islam in the Modern World (HU & G)
or
HST 339: Islam in the Modern World (HU & G)
Outside South Asia
ARS 472: Art of China (HU)
ARS 473: Art of Japan (HU)
ARS 475: Chinese Painting (HU)
ASB 325: Peoples of Southeast Asia (G)
CHI 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)
or
SLC 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)
CHI 205: Chinese Calligraphy
CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU)
CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)
CHI 345: Chinese Film and Civilization
GCU 432: Geography of China (SB & G)
GCU 433: Geography of Southeast Asia
HST 108: Introduction to Japan (SB & G & H)
HST 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
GCU 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
POS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
REL 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
SGS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
HST 303: China,Japan & East Asia in World History
HST 303: The Family in Modern China
HST 303: History of Modern China: From Taiping to Tiananmen
HST 303: Modern China: Personal Narratives and Histories
HST 303: Modern China: Violence
HST 383: China (SB & H)
or
CHI 333: China (SB & H)
or
SLC 333: China (SB & H)
HST 384: Modern China: 1700 to the Present (SB & G & H)
or
SLC 334: Modern China: 1700 to the Present (SB & G & H)
HST 385: History of Chinese Medicine (HU & H & G)
HST 386: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
or
CHI 336: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
or
SLC 336: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
HST 387: Japan ((L or SB) & H)
HST 388: Japan (SB & G & H)
HST 389: Japan Society and Values/Premod
HST 391: Modern Southeast Asia (SB & G & H)
or
SGS 381: Modern Southeast Asia (SB & G & H)
HST 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
or
CHI 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
or
SLC 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
HST 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
or
CHI 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
or
SLC 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
HST 456: The Vietnam War (SB & G & H)
Outside South Asia Continued
JPN 115: Japanese Popular Culture: Anime, Manga, and Film (G)
JPN 333: Japanese Civilization from the Ice Age to Last Thursday
JPN 430: Buddhist Meditation in East Asia (HU & G)
or
SLC 430: Buddhist Meditation in East Asia (HU & G)
KOR 250: Korean Culture and Society (HU & G)
KOR 321: Modern Korean Literature (HU)
or
SLC 321: Modern Korean Literature (HU)
KOR 347: Korean Film and Literature (HU)
KOR 350: Women of Korea (H)
KOR 375: Intercultural Communication in Korea (SB & G)
or
SLC 375: Intercultural Communication in Korea (SB & G)
KOR 415: Korean Popular Culture (HU & G)
or
SLC 415: Korean Popular Culture (HU & G)
KOR 420: Emotions Across Languages, Cultures and History (HU & G)
or
SLC 420: Emotions Across Languages, Cultures and History (HU & G)
KOR 457: Premodern Korea in a Global Context (HU)
or
SLC 457: Premodern Korea in a Global Context (HU)
MUP 489: Gamelan
POS 358: Southeast Asia (SB & G)
POS 452: China (SB & G)
REL 338: Daode Jing: Way to the West (L or HU)
or
CHI 338: Daode Jing: Way to the West (L or HU)
REL 343: Daoism ((L or HU) & G & H)
or
CHI 343: Daoism ((L or HU) & G & H)
REL 344: Religion and Values in Japanese Life (HU & G)
REL 346: Chinese Religions
or
CHI 346: Chinese Religions
REL 348: Religion and Culture in Southeast Asia
REL 352: Modern Buddhism
REL 354: Religions of Korea (HU)
or
KOR 354: Religions of Korea (HU)
REL 355: Japanese Cities and Cultures to 1800 (HU)
REL 364: Islam in Eurasia and Central Asia
SLC 421: Japanese Literature in Translation
Notes:
First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit:
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.
At least 12 upper-division hours in the major must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Total Hours:
120
Upper Division Hours:
45 minimum
Major GPA:
2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA:
2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU:
30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition:
56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs:
64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs:
12 minimum
General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)
General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition
General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
2022 - 2023 Major Map
Asia Studies (South Asia),
BA
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Interested students should apply to the
Global Asia Studies BA
program.
Request info
View Degree Description
Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
HST 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)
OR
REL 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
ENG 101
or
ENG 102: First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 107
or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hours: 1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Elective
Hours: 2
Notes:
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
ASU Language Placement and Testing
: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Depending on the language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
Select your
Career Interest Communities
and play
me3@ASU
Term 2
16 - 30 Credit Hours
ENG 101
or
ENG 102: First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition
OR
ENG 107
or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Across Asia Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Hours: 4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
Join a
student club
or professional organization.
If interested in law school, review the
Pre-Law at ASU
website.
Term 3
30 - 46 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
South Asia Concentration Course (HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (recommended))
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Hours: 3
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Hours: 3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Hours: 3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Notes:
It is highly suggested students enroll in HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245, if offered.
Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
Explore opportunities to
study abroad
Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Outside South Asia Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Across Asia Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
OR
Natural Science - General (SG)
Hours: 4
Notes:
Visit
Career and Professional Development Services
and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
If interested in law school,
make an appointment
with the pre-law advisor.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division South Asia Elective Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Outside South Asia Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Hours: 3
Elective
OR
HST 484: Internship
Hours: 3-1
Notes:
Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
Depending on the Second Language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
Participate in an
internship
to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship
opportunities related to your major
, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division South Asia Elective Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
South Asia Elective Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Hours: 3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Hours: 3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Notes:
Consider participating in an
Undergraduate Research Experience
through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the
Humanities Lab
Explore
graduate school
opportunities.
If planning on law school, prepare to take the
LSAT
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Outside South Asia Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
OR
Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Hours: 3
Complete 2 courses:
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Use Handshake to research
employment opportunities
Attend
career fairs, workshops and related events
offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
HST 496: South, Southeast, and East Asia in the Global Matrix
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division South Asia Concentration Course
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete 3 courses:
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 9
Notes:
HST 496 is the required capstone course for the major and is only offered in spring terms.
Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing
resumes and cover letters
Apply for
career opportunities
General Notes
For the South Asia Electives requirement, in addition to the courses shown in the South Asia Electives list, students may take any courses in the South Asia Concentration list that were not used to fulfill the concentration.
Notes
First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit:
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.
At least 12 upper-division hours in the major must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Show Course List(s)/Track Group(s)
Across Asia Courses
ARS 201: Art of Asia (HU & H & G)
GCU 326: Geography of Asia (SB & G)
HST 106: Asian Civilizations ((HU or SB) & G & H)
HST 303: ASIA: Women in Asia
HST 303: Cold War Asia
HST 303: Democracy in Asia
HST 303: Empires in Asia
HST 303: Film and Politics in Colonial Asia
HST 303: WWII in Asia: Cultures of War
POS 468: Comparative Asian Foreign Policies (SB & G)
REL 345: Asian Religious Traditions (HU & G)
REL 351: Buddhism ((L or HU) & G)
South Asia Concentration
ARS 444: Films of India
or
FMS 426: Films of India
HST 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
POS 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
REL 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
SGS 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
or
SLC 245: Introduction to India and South Asia (HU & H & G)
HST 392: Modern India
HST 459: Gandhi and the Politics of Nonviolence
POS 357: South Asia Politics (SB & G)
REL 347: Religions of India ((L or HU) & G)
REL 350: Hinduism ((L or HU) & G)
South Asia Electives
DCE 114: Dances of India I
HST 302: Envisioning Peace
HST 302: Women, War and Peace
POS 468: Comparative Asian Foreign Policies (SB & G)
REL 357: Theravada Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia ((L or HU) & G)
REL 365: Islamic Civilization (HU & H)
or
HST 336: Islamic Civilization (HU & H)
REL 366: Islam in the Modern World (HU & G)
or
HST 339: Islam in the Modern World (HU & G)
Outside South Asia
ARS 472: Art of China (HU)
ARS 473: Art of Japan (HU)
ARS 475: Chinese Painting (HU)
ASB 325: Peoples of Southeast Asia (G)
CHI 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)
or
SLC 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)
CHI 205: Chinese Calligraphy
CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU)
CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)
CHI 345: Chinese Film and Civilization
GCU 432: Geography of China (SB & G)
GCU 433: Geography of Southeast Asia
HST 108: Introduction to Japan (SB & G & H)
HST 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
GCU 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
POS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
REL 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
or
SGS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)
HST 303: China,Japan & East Asia in World History
HST 303: The Family in Modern China
HST 303: History of Modern China: From Taiping to Tiananmen
HST 303: Modern China: Personal Narratives and Histories
HST 303: Modern China: Violence
HST 383: China (SB & H)
or
CHI 333: China (SB & H)
or
SLC 333: China (SB & H)
HST 384: Modern China: 1700 to the Present (SB & G & H)
or
SLC 334: Modern China: 1700 to the Present (SB & G & H)
HST 385: History of Chinese Medicine (HU & H & G)
HST 386: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
or
CHI 336: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
or
SLC 336: Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H)
HST 387: Japan ((L or SB) & H)
HST 388: Japan (SB & G & H)
HST 389: Japan Society and Values/Premod
HST 391: Modern Southeast Asia (SB & G & H)
or
SGS 381: Modern Southeast Asia (SB & G & H)
HST 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
or
CHI 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
or
SLC 451: Chinese Cultural History I ((HU or SB) & H)
HST 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
or
CHI 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
or
SLC 452: Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H)
HST 456: The Vietnam War (SB & G & H)
Outside South Asia Continued
JPN 115: Japanese Popular Culture: Anime, Manga, and Film (G)
JPN 333: Japanese Civilization from the Ice Age to Last Thursday
JPN 430: Buddhist Meditation in East Asia (HU & G)
or
SLC 430: Buddhist Meditation in East Asia (HU & G)
KOR 250: Korean Culture and Society (HU & G)
KOR 321: Modern Korean Literature (HU)
or
SLC 321: Modern Korean Literature (HU)
KOR 347: Korean Film and Literature (HU)
KOR 350: Women of Korea (H)
KOR 375: Intercultural Communication in Korea (SB & G)
or
SLC 375: Intercultural Communication in Korea (SB & G)
KOR 415: Korean Popular Culture (HU & G)
or
SLC 415: Korean Popular Culture (HU & G)
KOR 420: Emotions Across Languages, Cultures and History (HU & G)
or
SLC 420: Emotions Across Languages, Cultures and History (HU & G)
KOR 457: Premodern Korea in a Global Context (HU)
or
SLC 457: Premodern Korea in a Global Context (HU)
MUP 489: Gamelan
POS 358: Southeast Asia (SB & G)
POS 452: China (SB & G)
REL 338: Daode Jing: Way to the West (L or HU)
or
CHI 338: Daode Jing: Way to the West (L or HU)
REL 343: Daoism ((L or HU) & G & H)
or
CHI 343: Daoism ((L or HU) & G & H)
REL 344: Religion and Values in Japanese Life (HU & G)
REL 346: Chinese Religions
or
CHI 346: Chinese Religions
REL 348: Religion and Culture in Southeast Asia
REL 352: Modern Buddhism
REL 354: Religions of Korea (HU)
or
KOR 354: Religions of Korea (HU)
REL 355: Japanese Cities and Cultures to 1800 (HU)
REL 364: Islam in Eurasia and Central Asia
SLC 421: Japanese Literature in Translation
Total Hours:
120
Upper Division Hours:
45 minimum
Major GPA:
2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA:
2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU:
30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition:
56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs:
64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs:
12 minimum
General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)
General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition
General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.