Asian-Pacific Studies
College of Liberal Arts
Minor
Program Description
Jung Sun Park, Coordinator
Program Office: LCH B-306 (310) 243-3420, 3224
Asian-Pacific Studies
Committee
Dorothy Mao Fisher (Information Systems), Leena Furtado (Graduate Education), Jitsuo Furusawa (Graduate Education), Linda Groff (Political Science), Don Hata (History), Alan Honda (staff), Gary Kawaguchi (Global Diaspora), Pamela Krochalk (Health Science), Richard Kuramoto (Biology), Wayne Martin (Political Science), Naomi O. Moy (Library), Doris Okada (Graduate Education), Richard Palmer (Political Science), Linda Pomerantz (History), Adelaide Siena (student), Eiichi Shimomisse (Philosophy), Joann Uno (staff), Agnes Yamada (English)
Program Description
The Asian-Pacific Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary minor in the study of Asian and Pacific Island cultures and a Liberal Studies option in Asian-Pacific issues and experiences.
The minor in Asian-Pacific Studies is designed for students seeking to either complement their studies of other civilizations and cultures, or to pursue graduate study, travel, foreign service, or international business. It is structured to provide an understanding of the social, political, and cultural patterns of Asia and the Pacific through courses in Asian and Pacific history, politics, art, literature, language and philosophy.
The Liberal Studies option is designed for future elementary teachers. The concentration in Asian-Pacific studies provides for the changing demographics of Southern California and the growing number of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the public schools. Courses in language, culture, values, and the arts prepare future teachers to work effectively and sensitively with Asian-Pacific children and their families.
Features
The University is located in a unique area at the nexus of the international ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Numerous corporations in Los Angeles and Orange counties represent the increasing importance of America's Asian-Pacific relations.
The California State University International Programs make available to students who would like to have firsthand knowledge of Asia an opportunity to study at Waseda University (Japan) and National Chengchi University (Republic of China/Taiwan). Advisors will help students plan their course of study to fulfill requirements for an Asian-Pacific Studies Program minor. Additionally, CSUDH has established formal partnerships with Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China and Kon Kuk University, Seoul, South Korea.
Academic Advisement
Students may select an advisor from members of the Asian-Pacific Studies Program Committee or may ask the program office for assistance in selecting an advisor.
Students should see an advisor upon first entering CSU Dominguez Hills, at the beginning of their junior year and at the beginning of their senior year.
Career Opportunities
In a world that is increasingly dependent upon international cooperation and trade, career opportunities for those with a background in Asian-Pacific Studies are numerous and varied. Completion of the Liberal Studies concentration will prepare elementary teachers for employment in culturally and linguistically diverse schools.
Minor in Asian Pacific
Studies (15 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (6 units):
APP 101. Introduction to Asian-Pacific Studies (3); and
One course in an Asian-Pacific language subject
to approval
of the program coordinator (3)
B. Upper Division Requirements (9 units): Select three courses from the following. At least two different departments must be represented:
APP 395. Special topics in Asian-Pacific Studies (3)
HIS 362. Traditional China (3)
HIS 363. Modern China (3)
HIS 364. Traditional Japan (3)
HIS 365. Modern Japan (3)
PHI 384. Asian Philosophy (3)
POL 341. Government and Politics of East Asia (3)
Course Offerings
The credit value for each course in semester units is indicated for each term by a number in parentheses following the title. For course availability, please see the list of tentative course offerings in the current Class Schedule.
Lower Division
APP 101 Introduction to Asian-Pacific Studies (3).
Basic
themes and key issues in Asia and the Pacific region. Multi-disciplinary survey of art, literature, philosophy, religion,
politics, and society. Background to understanding tradition and change in the region, and
introduction to the multicultural roots of Asian-Pacific Americans.
APP 295 Special Topics in Asian-Pacific Studies (3).
A
study of selected topics or issues in Asian-Pacific Studies. Repeatable for a maximum of six
units for credit.
Upper Division
APP 301 Asian-Pacific Populations in Contemporary American Society (3).
Survey
of Asian-Pacific populations in contemporary American society. Emphasizes emerging trends, demographics, cultural conflicts, and
adjustments and identity problems of Asian-Pacific groups.
APP 321 Asian-Pacific Art, Music and Literature (3).
Examination
of Asian-Pacific cultures and history through art, music, and written and oral
literatures. Contributions of past and
present artists and writers to the establishment of cultural identities.
APP 322 Values and
Communication of Asian-Pacific Cultures (3).
Analysis
of basic values and societal outlooks unique to various Asian-Pacific groups. Evaluation of verbal and nonverbal communication modes for
cross-cultural understanding.
APP 395 Special Topics in Asian-Pacific Studies (3).
Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator.
An intensive study of an
issue, concept or theme in Asian-Pacific Studies. Repeatable for a maximum of
six units for credit.
APP 490 Seminar:
Asian-Pacific Issues (3).
Prerequisites: APP 301 and APP 321.
Capstone
experience in Asian-Pacific concentration. In-depth
study and project development of historical or current issues confronting
Asian-Pacific populations. Three
hours of seminar per week.
APP 494 Independent Study (1-3).
Independent study of
a particular topic in Asian/Pacific Studies, relating two or more disciplines,
such as anthropology, art, education, history, languages, music, philosophy,
politics, or sociology under the direction of an Asian/Pacific Studies Program
faculty member. Repeatable
course.
An
intensive study of selected topics or issues in Asian-Pacific studies.