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The Asian Studies Program is unique in Canada. Beginning in 1983, it was the first two-year program in a Canadian community college to focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Having evolved substantially, the program is currently designed for university-transfer students who seek a better understanding of the cultures of the Asia-Pacific region.
The courses and seminars that give students in-depth insight into the cultures of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. South Asia and BC Asian societies are also surveyed in some courses. Students who take Asian Studies courses are very well prepared for transfer to Asian Studies and other social science departments in university.
The program is popular with people who have worked or traveled in Asia, and who desire a deeper appreciation of the cultural patterns they have experienced. Many first generation Asian-Canadians and international students find the program insightful regarding their own backgrounds, and how western social science perceives their native culture.
The greatest economic growth in the world is occurring in the Asia-Pacific. These nations are powering the new globalized economy, a situation that will not change in the foreseeable future. Knowledge of their international situations, their lifestyles and their cultural values is the key to creating and maintaining solid relationships with our Pacific neighbours.
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When successfully completed, these programs will make the student eligible for acceptance to the second or third year of the Department of Asian Studies at UBC, or the second- or third-year level of the Faculty of Arts in most BC universities, provided all other entry requirements are also fulfilled. With the proper economics and mathematics courses taken at Langara College, the student may qualify for further studies in business at a university. Students are responsible for confirming their selection of transfer courses with the appropriate university faculty.
The challenges and opportunities of an international career are many, especially if students are interested in cultural, linguistic, social and political similarities and differences among people.
Through a continuation of study at university, careers in education, research, business management, government and related areas will be more available to students.
Associate of Arts Degree in Asian Studies
CURRICULUM
Within the framework of the general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:
All of
ASIA 1100, Introduction to Traditional Asia, 3
ASIA 1101, Introduction to Modern Asia, 3
Two of
ASIA 2200, Cultural Foundations of East Asia, 3
ASIA 2208, Cultural Foundations of South Asia, 3
ASIA 2209, Cultural Foundations of Southeast Asia, 3
ASIA 2250, Buddhism 1, 3
Notes:
1 Students who have previously taken RELS 1210 may use this course instead of ASIA 2250,
Two CHIN courses OR two JAPN courses from the following:
CHIN 1115, Beginner's College Chinese I, 3
CHIN 1117, Beginner's College Chinese III, 3
CHIN 1215, Beginner's College Chinese II, 3
CHIN 1217, Beginner's College Chinese IV, 3
CHIN 2211, Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing I, 3
CHIN 2213, Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing II, 3
CHIN 2217, Intermediate Chinese - Reading and Writing IV, 3
CHIN 2221, Mandarin Conversation for Chinese Dialect Speakers I, 3
CHIN 2223, Mandarin Conversation for Chinese Dialect Speakers II, 3
CHIN 3331, Introduction to Classical Chinese I, 3
CHIN 3333, Introduction to Classical Chinese II, 3
CHIN 3381, Chinese Literature in 20th Century I, 3
CHIN 3383, Chinese Literature in 20th Century II, 3
JAPN 1115, Beginner's Japanese I, 3
JAPN 1117, Intermediate Japanese I, 3
JAPN 1215, Beginner's Japanese II, 3
JAPN 1217, Intermediate Japanese II, 3
Twelve
university-transferable electives, 36
Diploma in Arts and Science (Asian Studies)
CURRICULUM
Within the framework of the general requirements of the Diploma in Arts and Science, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:
All of
ASIA 1100, Introduction to Traditional Asia, 3
ASIA 1101, Introduction to Modern Asia, 3
Two of
ASIA 2200, Cultural Foundations of East Asia, 3
ASIA 2208, Cultural Foundations of South Asia, 3
ASIA 2209, Cultural Foundations of Southeast Asia, 3
ASIA 2250, Buddhism 1, 3
Notes:
1 Students who have previously taken RELS 1210 may use this course instead of ASIA 2250,
Two CHIN courses OR two JAPN courses from the following:
CHIN 1115, Beginner's College Chinese I, 3
CHIN 1117, Beginner's College Chinese III, 3
CHIN 1215, Beginner's College Chinese II, 3
CHIN 1217, Beginner's College Chinese IV, 3
CHIN 2211, Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing I, 3
CHIN 2213, Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing II, 3
CHIN 2217, Intermediate Chinese - Reading and Writing IV, 3
CHIN 2221, Mandarin Conversation for Chinese Dialect Speakers I, 3
CHIN 2223, Mandarin Conversation for Chinese Dialect Speakers II, 3
CHIN 3331, Introduction to Classical Chinese I, 3
CHIN 3333, Introduction to Classical Chinese II, 3
CHIN 3381, Chinese Literature in 20th Century I, 3
CHIN 3383, Chinese Literature in 20th Century II, 3
JAPN 1115, Beginner's Japanese I, 3
JAPN 1117, Intermediate Japanese I, 3
JAPN 1215, Beginner's Japanese II, 3
JAPN 1217, Intermediate Japanese II, 3
Twelve
university-transferable electives, 36
One of
ENGL 1100, Reading and Writing about Literature, 3
ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3
ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3
ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3
One of
ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3
ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3
Many graduates of the Asian Studies Program who go on to complete their degree in Asian Studies at university find employment in Asian countries, in government, or in local firms dealing with Asia.
Some students have returned from extensive travel or employment in Asia and need deeper background to understand the beliefs and practices they have experienced. After these students return to Asia with the Asian Studies Diploma, Associate of Arts Degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a local university, they take up their former roles with enhanced abilities, opportunities, and recognition.
The ideal goal of Asian Studies program graduates is employment in the federal government’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade. Other governmental positions also require a degree and/or experience in Asia, as do several positions in the BC government.
Some graduates report that after they gained employment at a local BC company, they were selected to deal with visiting Asian businesspeople, and this kind of opportunity led to promotions.
Another ultimate goal for Asian Studies graduates is in the field of education itself. The Asian Studies Diploma or Associate of Arts Degree can lead to a position teaching about Asia at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels.
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