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| The East Asian Studies minor is designed for
students who are interested in Chinese and Japanese culture and who see
fluency in the Chinese or Japanese language as instrumental for their effectiveness
in an increasingly international community. Grand Valley students majoring
in areas such as business, communications, English, history, international
relations, philosophy, and political science, among others, will find that
this program provides a unique perspective on these two dynamic countries
and a valued complement to their major programs. Students studying Chinese
or Japanese at the primary or secondary level, transfer students who began
these language study at other two- or four-year institutions, and study
abroad participants may also choose to minor in East Asian Studies.
As a part of the East Asian Studies minor, students can participate in the study abroad programs in East China Normal University in Shanghai, National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Japanese Studies program at International Christian University (ICU) or the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU). Consult the Padnos International Center or the coordinator of the East Asian Studies Program for more information. Students are also encouraged to participate in the activities of local Asian associations, including the Chinese Association of West Michigan, the Asian-American Association, Japan-America Society of West Michigan, and with student groups such as the Asian Student Union (ASU) and the International Student Organization (ISO). Members of community organizations and businesses are also invited to take courses and participate in program activities. Students seeking a minor in East Asian Studies are required to complete 21-22 credit hours. Normally this includes nine credits of core courses, four credits of language above the 201-level, and nine credits of electives, for a total of 22 credits. Students who enter the university competent in Japanese or Chinese at the 202-level or higher will take one extra elective course for a total of 21 credits. No more than two courses from any department other than East Asian Studies can be counted toward the minor. There is no limit on the courses designated East Asian Studies (EAS) that may apply to the minor. |
Specific Course Requirements
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| Minor requirements consist of three core courses: | ||
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EAS 201 East Asia in the Contemporary World PHI 210 Eastern Philosophy EAS 301 Masterpieces of East Asian Literature |
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In addition to the three required courses,
students will choose nine credit hours of elective courses from the following
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CHI 321 Ancient Chinese Culture CHI 322 Classical Chinese Culture CHI 380 Special Topics EAS 180/280/380/480 Special Topics EAS 399 Independent Study ENG 204 Mythology (when taught by EAS faculty) GPY 354 Geography of Asia HST 333 Survey of Modern Chinese History HST 340 A History of East Asia: To 1800 HST 341 A History of East Asia: Since 1800 HST 342 History of East Asian Religions HST 432 History of East Asian Religions PHI 306 Eastern Great Philosophers PLS 283 Comparative Politics: China and Japan |
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