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.
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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
Transfer 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)
*This course code will be changed to INST 110, effective Summer Intensive 2024
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
Transfer 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)
*This course code will be changed to INST 120, effective Summer Intensive 2024
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
Transfer to:
UBC ASIA 2nd (3) SFU ASC 200 (3), B-Hum UVIC HSTR 265B (1.5) UNBC INTS 2XX (3) TRU HUEL 1XXX (3)
*This course code will be changed to INST 210, effective Summer Intensive 2024
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
Transfer 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)
*This course code will be changed to INST 220, effective Summer Intensive 2024
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
Transfer to:
UBC ASIA 2nd (3), SFU ASC 202 (3), UVIC PAAS 2XX (1.5), UNBC INTS 2XX (3), TRU SSEL 2XXX (3)
*This course code will be changed to INST 221, effective Summer Intensive 2024
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.
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.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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