Asian Studies

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Overview

Learning MethodsMajor FocusThe AC DifferenceCareer Outlook

Learning Methods

Instructors use a wide variety of active learning methods including film, class discussions and projects, multi-media presentations and exploring local Asian cultural/historical sites.

Major Focus

A major focus of our Asian studies courses is to develop cultural awareness and deeper appreciation for the cultures one of the largest immigrant groups in the Greater Vancouver region.

The AC Difference

Like our students, our excellent faculty hail from different parts of the globe and bring their “lived” experiences in Asian cultures to their classes.

Career Outlook

Asian Studies students can use their knowledge to work in settings requiring cultural awareness of Asian communities as well as with Pacific Rim businesses and organizations.

Course Descriptions

Select a course below to see full descriptions. (#) Indicates amount of credits per course

ASIA 100 Contemporary China (3)

China’s drive for modernization is explored with reference to the role of the Communist Party, the government and the individual. A survey of domestic policy and international relations. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, scholarly journals, popular literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Chinese society.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 098

Transfers to:

UBC ASIA 1st (3)
SFU HIST 2XX (3), B-Hum/Soc
UVIC HSTR 265B (1.5)
UNBC INTS 204 (3)
TRU SSEL 1XXX (3)

ASIA 101 Contemporary Japan (3)

Japan’s place in the world is explored with reference to the government, the Imperial family, society and the individual. A survey of domestic policy and international relations. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, scholarly journals, popular literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Japanese society.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 098

Transfers to:

UBC ASIA 1st (3)
SFU ASC 201 (3), B-Hum. Transfer credit granted once for ALEX ASIA 101 or ALEX ASIA 201
UVIC HSTR 2XX (1.5)
UNBC INTS 203 (3)
TRU SSEL 1XXX (3)

ASIA 200 Chinese Civilization and Society (3)

This course covers selected aspects of Chinese history with an emphasis on cultural factors which have shaped Chinese viewpoints and perspectives. Modern themes will be placed in geographical and historical context. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, traditional art and literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Chinese society.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099

Transfers to:

UBC ASIA 2nd (3)
SFU ASC 200 (3), B-Hum
UVIC HSTR 265B (1.5)
UNBC INTS 2XX (3)
TRU HUEL 1XXX (3)

ASIA 201 Japanese Civilization and Society (3)

This course covers selected aspects of Japanese history with an emphasis on cultural factors which have shaped Japanese viewpoints and perspectives. Modern themes will be placed in geographical and historical context. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, traditional art and literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Japanese society.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099

Transfers to:

UBC ASIA 2nd (3)
SFU ASC 201 (3), B-Hum. Transfer credit granted once for ALEX ASIA 101 or ALEX ASIA 201
UVIC HSTR 2XX (1.5)
UNBC INTS 2XX (3)
TRU JAPA 2XXX (3)

ASIA 202 Japanese Popular Culture (3)

This course introduces Japanese popular culture as seen in manga, anime, TV dramas, cinema, advertising, literature, music, food, and fashion. The themes focus on the representation of gender and sexuality, cultural/national identity and ethnicity, and the impact of globalization.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099

Transfers to:

UBC ASIA 2nd (3)
SFU ASC 202 (3)
UVIC PAAS 2XX (1.5)
UNBC INTS 2XX (3)
TRU SSEL 2XXX (3)

Faculty

Lewis Cheng (PhD, BA)

Instructor

Zoudan Ma (MA, BA)

Instructor

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