Description

Northeast Asian Studies offers a suite of courses covering the cultures, societies, histories, philosophies and religions of China, Korea and Japan. It has a particular strength in the modern popular film and literature of these countries while not neglecting their respective and intertwined histories—both antagonistic and cooperative. A Northeast Asian Studies major provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop both general and specialist interests in Chinese, Korean and Japanese culture, history, society and thought.

The Northeast Asian studies major is designed to complement the Korean, Japanese and Chinese language majors, though knowledge of these languages is not required for courses in the Northeast Asian studies major.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a major in Northeast Asian Studies, graduates will be able to:

• Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to Northeast Asian Studies.

• Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Northeast Asian Studies.

• Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Northeast Asian Studies has been developed.

 

Course Lists

The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive   list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major,   whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of   courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.

Relevant Degrees

• Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies (Year in Asia) (BAPYA)
• Bachelor of Asian Studies (BASIA)

Study Options

 

Students may take up to two courses outside of this list with advanced permission from the Undergraduate Convenor, provided the courses contribute to the major’s learning outcomes. The College of Asia & the Pacific encourages students to consider applying to take a Vice Chancellor’s undergraduate course (VCUG) as part of this major. 

 

Please note: To see the pre-2012 requirements for this major, students can navigate to the 2011 version of Study@.

 

 

Major Requirements