The following program admission requirements apply:
English:
English 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Composition 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Creative Writing 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Literary Studies 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
English First Peoples Writing 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
English First Peoples Literary Studies 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment Part II with a minimum score of 50%.
Mathematics:
Any Math 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
KPU’s Vocational Trades Mathematics Assessment with a minimum score of 20%.
Interview by an instructor.
All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
Undergraduate Courses
Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English (ENGL) with a minimum grade of C- from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
Graduation from a baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma program, or successful completion of two years of study (60 credits) at the undergraduate level, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
KPU English Placement Test (EPT) with placement into ENGL 1100
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
This degree will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills characteristic of a traditional BA program while preparing you to respond creatively to the challenges you will encounter in an increasingly interconnected world. In this four-year interdisciplinary program, you will not only acquire practical skills that you can employ in your multicultural communities locally, you will also develop the intellectual, language, and intercultural competencies required to operate successfully in a world where the nations of East and South Asia are increasingly influential.
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Curricular Requirements
ASIA 1100 3 credits: Introducing Asia
ASIA 1111 3 credits: The Religions of India
ASIA 1311 3 credits: Religions of East Asia
ASIA 2120 3 credits: Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Cinema
Cross-listing: LANC 2120: Attributes: ASTR, ARTS
ASIA 2156 3 credits: Martial Arts of China and Japan
ASIA 2210 3 credits: Happiness and Wellbeing in Indian Religions
ASIA 2240 3 credits: Sikh Gurus: Life and Teachings
ASIA 2252 3 credits: Indian Society through Popular Film
ASIA 2290 3 credits: South Asians around the Globe
ASIA 2351 3 credits: Opium, Alcohol, & Tobacco in Asian History & Culture
ASIA 2355 3 credits: The Chinese Overseas: A Global History of Chinese Migration
ASIA 2359 3 credits: Tea in Asia
ASIA 2365 3 credits: Pathways to Nirvana: Cultural History of Buddhism
ASIA 2399 3 credits: Readings in Asian Studies
ASIA 3130 3 credits: Sikh Culture, Religion and Society
ASIA 3140 3 credits: Environment and Society in East Asia
ASIA 3149 3 credits: Hong Kong: Past, Present, and Future
ASIA 3150 3 credits : East Asian Immigrants to North America
ASIA 3151 3 credits: Gender in East Asia
ASIA 3153 3 credits: Folklore of China and Japan
ASIA 3154 3 credits: Chinese Cinema and Society
ASIA 3230 3 credits: Islam in South Asia
ASIA 3252 3 credits: Bollywood and Contemporary India
ASIA 3255 3 credits : Gender in South Asia
ASIA 3310 3 credits: Japanese Culture and Business
ASIA 3320 3 credits: Japanese Culture Through Film
ASIA 3860 3 credits: South Asian Folklore
ASIA 3870 3 credits: Bhangra Movements and Identity
ASIA 4350 3 credits: Canadian East and South Asian Communities
ASIA 4351 3 credits: Advanced Topics in Asian Cinema
ASIA 4499 3 credits: Selected Topics in Asian Studies
Studying Asian Studies at KPU enables students to gain valuable competencies including critical thinking, communication, intercultural awareness, and information literacy.
Your ability to link what you learn in class to the needs of our communities and our world will prepare you for a career in public and community service, including:
Local and international business
Social work
Primary and secondary education
Law or policing
Professional writing
NGOs
The Asian Studies program will also prepare you for admission to graduate studies.
OSHC: 603.9 ($) CAD per year
