2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The B.A. in Asian Studies requires two years of language instruction in an Asian language to a minimum second-year proficiency, and the completion of 24 semester hours of non-language Asia-related courses at the 3000 level or above. The language requirement may be fulfilled by completing a two-year sequence of course work in either Chinese, Japanese, or Vietnamese (CHI 1130-1131, 2203-2201, 3410-3411; JPN 1130-1131, 2203-2204, 3410-3411; VTN 1120-1121, 2200-2201; CHW 4130; JPW 4130-4131). (Note: the department expects to add Hindi in academic year 2005-06.)
Students with prior experience in an Asian language (native speakers, heritage students, prior study) may either continue for an additional two years in their language of expertise or complete course work in a second Asian language.
Asian languages are housed in the Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures (AALL) and placement will be determined by language instruction staff at the beginning of each fall term.
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major. The 24 hours of non-language, Asia-related courses must be taken in at least three different departments. Course offerings vary each semester; consult the Schedule of Courses or an Asian Studies undergraduate adviser for suggestions.
The Alice M. Zirger Memorial Scholarship in Asian Studies is awarded each spring to an outstanding major, minor or certificate student. Preference is given to female and nontraditional students. Applicants must have completed or be completing the second-year level of Asian language. For further information, contact the Asian Studies program.
Overseas Study: Credits in Asian studies may be earned through programs at Kansai Gaidai (Osaka), Aoyama Gakuin (Tokyo), National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei) and Shaanxi Teachers University (Xian), and Ajou University (Korea). For information, contact the UF International Center in Grinter Hall, Room 123.
General Education: Most Asian Studies courses meet the international and diversity requirement and may fulfill other categories.
Courses: Students are encouraged to elect several courses that develop understanding of more than one Asian region. The following is not an exhaustive list. New courses are added, and special topics are offered in various departments according to faculty availability.
General Asia: AMH 3523, ASH 3930, HUM 2518, ENG 4133 (when concentration is Asia), ASN 4935, POS 4931, REL 3938 (when concentration is Asia), REL 4147 (when concentration is Asia), and REL 4930.
East Asia: ASH 3402, 3404, 3442, 5388; CHI 3500, 4850; CHT 3110, 3124, 4111; CPO 3513; JPN 3391, 3730, 4850; JPT 3100, 3120, 3121, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3500, 4502; ECS 4203; and FOL 3932.
Also Languages: JPN 1130, 1131, 2203, 2204; CHI 1130, 1131, 2203 and 2201.
India and Southeast Asia: AMH 3544; ASH 3521, 3550; REL 3330, 3336 and 4930.
Individual study and special topics courses dealing with Asia may be used for the major and minor requirements with approval of the Asian studies faculty.
Transfer students interested in this major should consult the undergraduate coordinator at 352-392-4619.
Note: Several of the courses in the major count for GE-H, I and/or the writing and math requirement.
| Asian Studies |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.clas.ufl.edu/asian |
The B.A. in Asian Studies requires two years of language instruction in an Asian language to a minimum second-year proficiency, and the completion of 24 semester hours of non-language Asia-related courses at the 3000 level or above. The language requirement may be fulfilled by completing a two-year sequence of course work in either Chinese, Japanese, or Vietnamese (CHI 1130-1131, 2203-2201, 3410-3411; JPN 1130-1131, 2203-2204, 3410-3411; VTN 1120-1121, 2200-2201; CHW 4130; JPW 4130-4131). (Note: the department expects to add Hindi in academic year 2005-06.)
Students with prior experience in an Asian language (native speakers, heritage students, prior study) may either continue for an additional two years in their language of expertise or complete course work in a second Asian language.
Asian languages are housed in the Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures (AALL) and placement will be determined by language instruction staff at the beginning of each fall term.
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major. The 24 hours of non-language, Asia-related courses must be taken in at least three different departments. Course offerings vary each semester; consult the Schedule of Courses or an Asian Studies undergraduate adviser for suggestions.
The Alice M. Zirger Memorial Scholarship in Asian Studies is awarded each spring to an outstanding major, minor or certificate student. Preference is given to female and nontraditional students. Applicants must have completed or be completing the second-year level of Asian language. For further information, contact the Asian Studies program.
Overseas Study: Credits in Asian studies may be earned through programs at Kansai Gaidai (Osaka), Aoyama Gakuin (Tokyo), National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei) and Shaanxi Teachers University (Xian), and Ajou University (Korea). For information, contact the UF International Center in Grinter Hall, Room 123.
General Education: Most Asian Studies courses meet the international and diversity requirement and may fulfill other categories.
Courses: Students are encouraged to elect several courses that develop understanding of more than one Asian region. The following is not an exhaustive list. New courses are added, and special topics are offered in various departments according to faculty availability.
General Asia: AMH 3523, ASH 3930, HUM 2518, ENG 4133 (when concentration is Asia), ASN 4935, POS 4931, REL 3938 (when concentration is Asia), REL 4147 (when concentration is Asia), and REL 4930.
East Asia: ASH 3402, 3404, 3442, 5388; CHI 3500, 4850; CHT 3110, 3124, 4111; CPO 3513; JPN 3391, 3730, 4850; JPT 3100, 3120, 3121, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3500, 4502; ECS 4203; and FOL 3932.
Also Languages: JPN 1130, 1131, 2203, 2204; CHI 1130, 1131, 2203 and 2201.
India and Southeast Asia: AMH 3544; ASH 3521, 3550; REL 3330, 3336 and 4930.
Individual study and special topics courses dealing with Asia may be used for the major and minor requirements with approval of the Asian studies faculty.
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Complete an Asian-related course (non language)
Semester 3:
- Complete an Asian-language course (CHI 1130/2203/3410/ 3440, JPN 1130/ 2203/ 3410 or VTN 1120/ 2200)
- Complete 1 additional Asian-related course (non language)
- Complete all critical-tracking course work with a 2.5 GPA
Semester 4:
- Complete second Asian-language course (CHI 1121/ 2201/ 3411, JPN 1131/ 2204/ 3411 or VTN 1121/ 2201)
- Complete 1 additional Asian-related course (non language)
- Complete all critical-tracking course work with a 2.5 GPA
Semester 5:
- Continue the Asian-language sequence (CHI, JPN or VTN)
- Complete 2 additional Asian-related courses (non language) at 3000 level or above
- Complete all critical-tracking course work with a 2.5 GPA
Transfer students interested in this major should consult the undergraduate coordinator at 352-392-4619.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| JPN 1130 Beginning Japanese 1 or CHI 1130 Beginning Chinese 1 or VTN 1120 Beginning Vietnamese 1 (1st year language) | 5 |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| JPN 1131 Beginning Japanese 2 or CHI 1131 Beginning Chinese 2 or VTN 1121 Beginning Vietnamese 2 | 5 |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| JPN 2203 Intermediate Japanese 1 or CHI 2203 Intermediate Chinese 1 (2nd year language) | 5 |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| JPN 2204 Intermediate Japanese 2 or CHI 2201 Second-Year Chinese 2 | 5 |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Science lab (GE-P or B) | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Composition | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| Asian Studies elective | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Senior thesis option or elective | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Note: Several of the courses in the major count for GE-H, I and/or the writing and math requirement.