Asian and Asian American Studies, BA

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Asian and Asian American Studies, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Asian and Asian American Studies · 39 credits

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Typical path

+ First Year Seminar

+ Elementary Asian language I

+ Core courses: 1st course

+ SBC ×2

+ First Year Seminar

+ Elementary Asian language II

+ Core courses: 2nd course

+ SBC ×2

+ Intermediate Asian language I

+ Core courses: 3rd course

+ SBC ×2

+ Elective ×2

+ Intermediate Asian language II

+ SBC ×2

+ Elective ×2

+ Concentration: 1st course

+ Concentration: 2nd course

+ SBC

+ Elective ×2

+ Concentration: 3rd course

+ Concentration: 4th course

+ SBC

+ Elective ×2

+ Concentration: 5th course

+ One upper-division elective in AAS

+ Elective ×2

+ One upper-division elective in AAS

+ Elective ×4

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Core Courses (9 credits)

Pick 3 courses · 6 courses to choose from

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Areas of Focus (15 credits) (1)

Pick 15 credits · 16 courses to choose from

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Areas of Focus (15 credits) (2)

Pick 15 credits · 16 courses to choose from

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Areas of Focus (15 credits) (3)

Pick 15 credits · 21 courses to choose from

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Areas of Focus (15 credits) (4)

Pick 15 credits · 36 courses to choose from

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Electives (6 credits)

Pick 2 courses · 91 courses to choose from

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A.Language Proficiency (6 credits)

Majors are required to take at least six credits (or the equivalent of one year) of college study of an Asian language at the intermediate level or above.

Substitution · Students who already have a pre-established language proficiency in an Asian languageNeeds approval

Students who already have a pre-established language proficiency in an Asian language can be exempt from this requirement with approval of the Undergraduate Program Director, and in that case, they should take two additional AAS courses at 200-level or above.

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A. Language Proficiency (6 credits) Majors are required to take at least six credits (or the equivalent of one year) of college study of an Asian language at the intermediate level or above. Students who already have a pre-established language proficiency in an Asian language can be exempt from this requirement with approval of the Undergraduate Program Director, and in that case, they should take two additional AAS courses at 200-level or above.

B.Core Courses (9 credits)

Choose 3 courses

AAS 102Eastern Religions3 cr
AAS 201Introduction to the Civilization of the Indian Subcontinent3 cr
AAS 216Introduction to Japanese Studies3 cr
AAS 217Introduction to Korean Culture3 cr
AAS 220China: Language and Culture3 cr
AAS 232Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film3 cr

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B. Core Courses (9 credits) Majors are required to take three of the core courses to AAS major: AAS 102 - Eastern Religions 3 credits; AAS 201 - Introduction to the Civilization of the Indian Subcontinent 3 credits; AAS 216 - Introduction to Japanese Studies 3 credits; AAS 217 - Introduction to Korean Culture 3 credits; AAS 220 - China: Language and Culture 3 credits; AAS 232 - Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film 3 credits. Note: Students may substitute courses not listed, with Undergraduate Program Director approval.

C.Areas of Focus (15 credits)

One of

Choose 15 credits
- AAS 212Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities3 cr
- AAS 236Korean Religions3 cr
- AAS 240Confucianism and Daoism3 cr
- AAS 256Hinduism3 cr
- AAS 260Buddhism3 cr
- AAS 280Islam3 cr
- AAS 300Intellectual History of East Asia3 cr
- AAS 326Indian Mythology3 cr
- AAS 366Feminine Spirituality3 cr
- AAS 368Yoga: Theory and Praxis3 cr
- AAS 380Islamic Classics3 cr
- AAS 382Japanese Buddhism3 cr
- AAS 387Islam and Confucianism3 cr
- AAS 391Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr
- AAS 472Topics in Asian Philosophy (I)3 cr
- AAS 473Orientalism3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Core Courses (9 credits)).
At least 3 from AAS 212, AAS 236, AAS 240, AAS 256, AAS 260, AAS 280, AAS 300, AAS 326, AAS 366, AAS 368, AAS 380, AAS 382, AAS 387, AAS 391, AAS 472, AAS 473.
or
Choose 15 credits
- AAS 110Appreciating Indian Music3 cr
- AAS 212Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities3 cr
- AAS 217Introduction to Korean Culture3 cr
- AAS 232Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film3 cr
- AAS 237Introduction to Japanese Literature3 cr
- AAS 238Korean American Literature3 cr
- AAS 247Modern Korea through Visual Culture3 cr
- AAS 250Languages and Cultures of Asian Americans3 cr
- AAS 305The Pacific, Travel & Empire3 cr
- AAS 320Literature of India3 cr
- AAS 321Korean Literature3 cr
- AAS 322Literature of Japan3 cr
- AAS 327Great Epics of India: Ramayana and Mahabharata3 cr
- AAS 391Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr
- AAS 394Topics in Asian Art3 cr
- AAS 440Inter-Asia Cultural Studies3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Core Courses (9 credits)).
At least 3 from AAS 110, AAS 212, AAS 217, AAS 232, AAS 237, AAS 238, AAS 247, AAS 250, AAS 305, AAS 320, AAS 321, AAS 322, AAS 327, AAS 391, AAS 394, AAS 440.
or
Choose 15 credits
- AAS 211Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Social Sciences3 cr
- AAS 219Japan in the Age of Courtier and Samurai3 cr
- AAS 223China: Society and Civilization3 cr
- AAS 232Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film3 cr
- AAS 238Korean American Literature3 cr
- AAS 247Modern Korea through Visual Culture3 cr
- AAS 305The Pacific, Travel & Empire3 cr
- AAS 328Race, Humor and Asian America3 cr
- AAS 333The Unending Korean War3 cr
- AAS 336Asian and Pacific Islanders in American History3 cr
- AAS 338Contemporary India: History, Politics, and Diplomacy3 cr
- AAS 339Contemporary China: History, Politics, and Diplomacy3 cr
- AAS 343Modern Japan3 cr
- AAS 351Revolutionary China: Politics, Culture, and Power3 cr
- AAS 352Environmental History of China3 cr
- AAS 353Postwar Japan3 cr
- AAS 370Intercultural Communication3 cr
- AAS 372Family, Marriage, and Kinship in China3 cr
- AAS 379Cultural Diversity in China3 cr
- AAS 392Social Science Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr
- AAS 473Orientalism3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Core Courses (9 credits)).
At least 3 from AAS 211, AAS 219, AAS 223, AAS 232, AAS 238, AAS 247, AAS 305, AAS 328, AAS 333, AAS 336, AAS 338, AAS 339, AAS 343, AAS 351, AAS 352, AAS 353, AAS 370, AAS 372, AAS 379, AAS 392, AAS 473.
or
Choose 15 credits
- AAS 211Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Social Sciences3 cr
- AAS 212Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities3 cr
- AAS 219Japan in the Age of Courtier and Samurai3 cr
- AAS 228China: History and Geography3 cr
- AAS 237Introduction to Japanese Literature3 cr
- AAS 247Modern Korea through Visual Culture3 cr
- AAS 250Languages and Cultures of Asian Americans3 cr
- AAS 320Literature of India3 cr
- AAS 321Korean Literature3 cr
- AAS 322Literature of Japan3 cr
- AAS 323Language and Society in South Korea3 cr
- AAS 324Language and Society in North Korea3 cr
- AAS 326Indian Mythology3 cr
- AAS 327Great Epics of India: Ramayana and Mahabharata3 cr
- AAS 330Language and Society in South Asia3 cr
- AAS 333The Unending Korean War3 cr
- AAS 336Asian and Pacific Islanders in American History3 cr
- AAS 337History of Korea3 cr
- AAS 338Contemporary India: History, Politics, and Diplomacy3 cr
- AAS 339Contemporary China: History, Politics, and Diplomacy3 cr
- AAS 343Modern Japan3 cr
- AAS 344Learning of Asian Languages3 cr
- AAS 351Revolutionary China: Politics, Culture, and Power3 cr
- AAS 352Environmental History of China3 cr
- AAS 353Postwar Japan3 cr
- AAS 370Intercultural Communication3 cr
- AAS 371Ancient China3 cr
- AAS 372Family, Marriage, and Kinship in China3 cr
- AAS 379Cultural Diversity in China3 cr
- AAS 385Translation Studies of Asian Languages3 cr
- AAS 391Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr
- AAS 392Social Science Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr
- AAS 400Seminar in Korean Studies3 cr
- CHI 426Structure of Mandarin Chinese3 cr
- JPN 426Structure of Japanese3 cr
- KOR 426Structure of Korean3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Core Courses (9 credits)).
At least 3 from AAS 211, AAS 212, AAS 219, AAS 228, AAS 237, AAS 247, AAS 250, AAS 320, AAS 321, AAS 322, AAS 323, AAS 324, AAS 326, AAS 327, AAS 330, AAS 333, AAS 336, AAS 337, AAS 338, AAS 339, AAS 343, AAS 344, AAS 351, AAS 352, AAS 353, AAS 370, AAS 371, AAS 372, AAS 379, AAS 385, AAS 391, AAS 392, AAS 400, CHI 426, JPN 426, KOR 426.

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C. Areas of Focus (15 credits) Majors are required to take fifteen credits from one area of focus, including at least nine credits from upper-division courses. Students are encouraged to construct their own analytic focus within the major in consultation with the Undergraduate Program Director. Note: Students may substitute courses not listed under their chosen Area of Focus with Undergraduate Program Director approval. (Areas 1-4 as listed on the page.)

D.Electives (6 credits)

Choose 2 courses

AAS courses

Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Core Courses (9 credits)), requirement C (Areas of Focus (15 credits)), requirement E (Proseminar (3 credits)).

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D. Electives (6 credits) Majors are required to take two electives in AAS to meet the total credit and upper-division credit requirements.

E.Proseminar (3 credits)

AAS 401Proseminar in Asian and Asian American Studies3 cr

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E. Proseminar (3 credits) Majors are required to take the following course: AAS 401 - Proseminar in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits

F.Upper-Division Writing Requirement

Students with a major in AAS are required to fulfill their Upper-Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing AAS 401, which is certified WRTD. This proseminar in research design, required all undergraduate majors in AAS, culminates in a research proposal or research paper of at least ten-pages in length.

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F. Upper-Division Writing Requirement Students with a major in AAS are required to fulfill their Upper-Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing AAS 401, which is certified WRTD. This proseminar in research design, required all undergraduate majors in AAS, culminates in a research proposal or research paper of at least ten-pages in length. Students are encouraged to complete this requirement as soon as they attain U3 or U4 status.

Total Credits and Upper-Division Credits

Completion of the major requires 39 credits, including at least 21 upper-division credits.

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The major in Asian and Asian American Studies leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree. No more than 3 credits with a grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) may be applied to the major. All other courses for the major must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. Completion of the major requires 39 credits, including at least 21 upper-division credits.

Pass/Satisfactory Credit Limit

No more than 3 credits with a grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) may be applied to the major.

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No more than 3 credits with a grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) may be applied to the major.

Sample schedule

Year 1 · Fall17 cr

First Year Seminar 1011
WRT 101Introductory Writing Workshop3
Elementary Asian language I4
Core courses: 1st course3
SBC3
SBC3

Year 1 · Spring17 cr

First Year Seminar 1021
WRT 102Intermediate Writing Workshop3
Elementary Asian language II4
Core courses: 2nd course3
SBC3
SBC3

Year 2 · Fall18 cr

Intermediate Asian language I3
Core courses: 3rd course3
SBC3
SBC3
Elective3
Elective3

Year 2 · Spring15 cr

Intermediate Asian language II3
SBC3
SBC3
Elective3
Elective3

Year 3 · Fall15 cr

Concentration: 1st course3
Concentration: 2nd course3
SBC3
Elective3
Elective3

Year 3 · Spring15 cr

Concentration: 3rd course3
Concentration: 4th course3
SBC3
Elective3
Elective3

Year 4 · Fall15 cr

AAS 401Proseminar in Asian and Asian American Studies3
Concentration: 5th course3
One upper-division elective in AAS3
Elective3
Elective3

Year 4 · Spring15 cr

One upper-division elective in AAS3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3

Program rules

Minimum grade
C or higher in requirements A, B, C, D, E.
Credits at Stony Brook
At least 12 credits in “Total Credits and Upper-Division Credits” must be taken at Stony Brook.

Notes

Advising: Students may gain first-hand experience of Asian cultures through Study Abroad. Stony Brook offers a summer program in China, Japan, India and Korea and academic year programs in China, Japan, and Korea.
Note: Asian & Asian American Studies Honors Program (not evaluated): majors need an overall GPA of 3.00 and an AAS GPA of 3.50 through the junior year. Students write a senior thesis with a faculty advisor, submit a proposal to the Undergraduate Program Director (deadline April 30 for spring, November 30 for fall), and enroll in AAS 495 for the thesis semester.
Note: Accelerated BA/MA in Global Asias (not evaluated): requires the AAS major, at least U2 standing, and a 3.0 GPA minimum; up to nine graduate credits may count toward undergraduate requirements.
Note: Accelerated BA-Teacher Education/MA (not evaluated): requires the Asian and Asian American Studies major with Teacher Certification, at least U2 standing, and a 3.0 GPA minimum. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Secondary Teacher Education is listed under the Education and Teacher Certification entry.
Note: Acceptable courses for the major may include, but are not limited to, courses with the following designators: ANT, ARH, CCS, CHI, CLT, ENG, HIN, HIS, JPN, KOR, LIN, PHI, POL, RLS, SKT, SOC, THR.
Note: Minors of particular interest to AAS majors include Anthropology, Asian American Studies, Asian Thought, China Studies, Globalization Studies and International Relations, Health Medicine and Society, History, Japanese Studies, Journalism, Korean Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, South Asian Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.