Announcement of Courses

The Asian Studies Department has a flexible interdisciplinary program designed to assist students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and interests in Asian culture and language. The diverse faculty members offer a rich and supportive small class environment that encourages critical thinking and participatory involvement in Asian subjects. Most of its courses are UC and CSU transferable which prepare students for continuing in degree programs in the UC and the CSU systems.

Learning Outcomes

After taking the courses of interest offered in the Asian Studies Department, students will become more globally conscious in their approach to life. They will improve their interpersonal skills, respect for cultural diversity, historical and aesthetic sensitivity, and overall maturity as contributing members of our growing diverse society.

• ANTH 19. Ethnology of China
• ART 104. Asian Art History
• ART 146A. Beginning Chinese Brush Painting
• ART 146B. Advanced Chinese Brush Painting
• ASIA 1. Modern Pacific Asia: An Introduction
• ASIA 11. East Asia Calligraphy: An Introduction
• ASIA 12. East Asian Literature in Film: Early Modern and Modern Era
• ASIA 176. Business/Culture: Vietnam
• CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES
• CHIN 39. Major Achievements of Chinese Thought and Culture
• CHIN 49. Major Achievements of Chinese Thought and Culture
• HLTH 50. Tai Chi for Health
• HIST 33. History of South Asia
• HIST 34. History of Japan
• HIST 35A-35B. History of China
• HIST 36. History of Southeast Asia
• HIST 44. Comparative History of Overseas China
• IDST 27A-27B-27C. Asian Humanities
• IDST 28. Current Topics and Issues in the Pacific Rim
• IDST 37. Ethnic Minorities in the United States
• JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES
• MUS 24. Music of East Asia
• POLS 35. Government and Politics of East Asia
• PSYC 22. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations
• PSYC 23. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

ART 104. Asian Art History (3)
Lec-3; field trips
A survey of the artistic heritages of Asia, from Iran in the west to south-eastern regions of Indonesia, spanning five millennia of Asian art history. ART 104 explores the themes and beliefs which give unity to the art of this part of the world, as well as the diverse cultural characteristics which led to the development of national styles. CSU/UC

ART 146A.  Beginning Chinese Brush Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Orientation on the three classic elements of Chinese art (brush painting, calligraphy and seal engraving) with emphasis on Chinese masterpieces both ancient and contemporary, focusing on the concepts of style, line, composition, perspective and stroke. CSU/UC

ART 146B. Advanced Chinese Brush Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 6 units
Continuation of ART 146A utilizing traditional and contemporary Chinese art styles with emphasis on complex landscapes, flowers, animals and figures. CSU

ASIA 1. Modern Pacific Asia: An Introduction (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Development of history, economics, politics, and cultures of the Pacific Basin region since the 16th century. Analysis of the emergence of the modern Pacific Asia from the 19th century onward as a principal political and economic center of the upcoming century. CSU/UC

ASIA 11. East Asia Calligraphy: An Introduction (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Examination of the historical development and cultural aspects of the East Asian (China, Japan, Korea) calligraphy, with emphasis on Chinese Hanzi but also including Japanese Kana syllabaries and Korean Han'gual characters; critical analysis of their relationship with East Asian philosophy, religion, literature, and art. CSU/UC

ASIA 12. East Asian Literature in Film: Early Modern and Modern Era (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Introduction to East Asian (China, Japan, Korean) literature from the early Modern (15th-18th century) to the Modern Era (19th-20th century) through the media of film. Critical analysis of how literature reflects cultural values and social changes. No knowledge of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean required. CSU/UC

ASIA 176. Business/Culture: Vietnam (3)
Lec-3, field trips                  P/NP available
A course exploring Vietnamese culture and its impact on business. Subjects include history, aesthetics, communication and social structures and customs. This course will create a context for doing business in Southeast Asia. CSU
ASIA 176 = INTR 176

CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES: See Chinese in this section of the catalog.

CHIN 39. Major Achievements of Chinese Thought and Culture (3)
Lec-3
Advise: Eligible for ENGL 1A
No knowledge of Chinese required. Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed CHIN 49.
A consideration of the humanistic traditions of China, the most recent archaeological discoveries, and their relation to those of other countries in East Asia. CSU/UC

CHIN 49. Major Achievements of Chinese Thought and Culture (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
No knowledge of Chinese required. Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed CHIN 39.
A consideration of the humanistic traditions of China, the most recent archaeological discoveries, and their relation to those of other countries in East Asia. CSU

HLTH 50. Tai Chi for Health (3)
Lec-2.5, lab-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Tai Chi Chuan is a form of thought and physical movement that incorporates meditation into motion. Emphasis on the philosophical and practical application of Tai Chi thought as it applies to human health and life. Practice of basic Tai Chi Chuan forms (Yang Style). UC

HIST 33. History of South Asia (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of the history of India, Ceylon, and Pakistan, with emphasis on the development of modern India and its role in international affairs. CSU/UC

HIST 34. History of Japan (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of the history of Japan, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of Japanese life as well as on the development of modern Japan and its role in world affairs. CSU/UC

HIST 35A-35B. History of China (3-3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
HIST 35A not prerequisite to 35B
HIST 35A. Historical, social, political, intellectual, cultural, artistic, and economic development of China from ancient times to approximately 1900. CSU/UC
HIST 35B. Historical, social, political, intellectual, cultural, artistic, and economic developments in twentieth century China. CSU/UC

HIST 36. History of Southeast Asia (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of the history of Southeast Asia, with emphasis on the role of the United States in Southeast Asia. CSU/UC

HIST 44. Comparative History of Overseas China (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
The history and social organization of overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and North America from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the present. CSU/UC

IDST 27A-27B-27C. Asian Humanities (3-3-1)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: IDST 27A not prerequisite to 27B; For 27C: IDST 27A or 27B
No knowledge of foreign languages required
IDST 27A-27B. A team-taught survey of Asian civilizations, especially Arabic-Islamic, Hindu, Chinese, and Japanese cultures. Emphasis on literature, philosophy, religion, and the arts. Explanation, through an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach, of the differences and underlying unity of Asian cultures and a comparison with their Western counterparts. Use of the best available English translations of Asian literature along with slides, films, recordings and field trips. CSU/UC
IDST 27C. An independent study/research course under direction of one or more instructors where focus is placed on a specific area of study. CSU/UC

IDST 28. Current Topics and Issues in the Pacific Rim (3)
Lec-3
Emphasis on current affairs and issues in Pacific rim countries. CSU/UC

IDST 37. Ethnic Minorities in the United States (3)
Lec-3
An interdisciplinary survey of the history, culture, problems, and conditions of American ethnic minorities and the effects of racism, prejudice, and discrimination on emerging minority groups in the United States. CSU/UC

JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES: See Japanese in this section of the catalog.

MUS 24. Music of East Asia (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A cross-cultural, comparative survey of both historical and recent developments in the music of China, Japan, and Korea, including the relationship of East Asian music to other aspects of East Asian cultures--philosophy, religion, theater, and dance. CSU/UC

POLS 35. Government and Politics of East Asia (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of political developments and changes in East Asia, with emphasis on the governments and politics of China and Japan. The role of other world powers in this region, including the Soviet Union and the United States. CSU/UC

PSYC 22. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 23.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. CSU

PSYC 23. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: PSYC 1
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 22.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. CSU/UC