UWM Undergraduate Catalog
2007-08
College of Letters and Science
Asian Studies
UWM Undergraduate Catalog
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Douglas Howland, David Buck Professor of Chinese History, Coordinator
The Certificate in Asian Studies is open to all students seeking a bachelor’s degree from UWM, to those who previously received a bachelor’s degree from UWM or any other accredited college or university, and to people who do not plan to pursue a college or university degree (non-degree students) but who have a strong interest in this subject area. To be admitted to the university as non-degree students, individuals must meet regular university admission requirements.
The certificate is designed in two forms: one that includes language study, another that does not. Language study, however, greatly deepens the student’s knowledge and capacities in Asian studies, and so the distinction is meaningful. Both forms of this certificate are designed for students majoring in any field in the University who wish to complement their majors with an additional concentration in Asian studies.
To obtain the Certificate in Asian Studies, the student must complete 18 credits in approved Asian studies courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.7. The student must take a gateway course, Geog 213 (112), Geography of Asia. A maximum of 6 credits in independent study or relevant Asian-focused courses from other schools and colleges may count toward the requirements of the program. Credits earned at other institutions in Asian studies programs, as well as credits earned and approved through study abroad, will be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements. Students are encouraged to begin or continue their study of an Asian language during their overseas studies in order to fulfill part or all of the foreign language aspect of an Asian studies certificate. Students wishing to transfer more than 9 credits to the certificate program must petition to the program committee. Exceptions to these requirements may be approved by the program committee.
To obtain the Certificate in Asian Studies (Specific Language), in addition to the Certificate in Asian Studies requirements, students must complete at least two years or 12 semester hours of language study in one Asian language with a grade point average of 2.5. Instruction in Asian languages (including those not regularly taught at UWM) at other institutions can be used to fulfill these requirements. Such study, however, normally must be transferable as at least 12 semester credit hours, fulfill the requirement of an average grade point of 2.5, and be verified by successful completion of a standard performance test administered at UWM. Exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the program committee.
Students are assigned an advisor from the Asian studies faculty. Interested students should contact the program coordinator for assignment of their individual advisor. The advisor’s function is to help the student design a program of study from among the available courses and to guide the student in completing that program.
The following courses have been approved for the Certificate in Asian Studies Program.
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Anthro 323 |
Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia |
3 |
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Anthro 326 |
Peoples and Cultures of South Asia |
3 |
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ArtHist 105 |
Asian Art and Architecture |
3 |
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ArtHist 192 |
Freshman Seminar: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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ArtHist 382 |
Chinese Art and Architecture |
3 |
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ArtHist 383 |
Japanese Art and Architecture |
3 |
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ArtHist 480 |
Chinese Painting |
3 |
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ArtHist 481 |
Topics in Chinese Arts: (Subtitle) |
3 |
| Chinese 101 (Linguis 121) | First Semester Chinese | 5 |
| Chinese 102 (Linguis 122) | Second Semester Chinese | 5 |
| Chinese 201 (Linguis 221) | Third Semester Chinese | 5 |
| Chinese 202 (Linguis 223) | Fourth Semester Chinese | 5 |
| Chinese 301 (Linguis 321) | Fifth Semester Chinese | 3 |
| Chinese 302 (Linguis 322) | Sixth Semester Chinese | 3 |
| Chinese 310 (Linguis 323) | Business Chinese | 3 |
CompLit 230 |
Literature and Society: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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CompLit 360 |
Seminar in Literature and Cultural Experience: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Econ 193 |
Freshman Seminar: ("Economics of Asia" subtitle) |
3 |
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Econ 258 |
Selected Topics in Economics: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Econ 351 |
Introduction to International Economics |
3 |
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Econ 353 |
Economic Development |
3 |
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Econ 458 |
Selected Topics in Economics: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
| English 192 | Freshman Seminar: ("Asian-American Literature" subtitle) | 3 |
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English 507 |
Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
| Ethnic 250 | Selected Topics in Ethnic Studies: "Hmong History, Culture, and Contemporary Life" subtitle | 3 |
FLL 102 (Linguis 133) |
Uncommonly-Taught Language: Intensive First Semester (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
| FLL 107 (Linguis 161) | First-Semester Hmong Literacy | 3 |
| FLL 108 (Linguis 162) | Second-Semester Hmong Literacy | 3 |
| FLL 109 (Linguis 163) | First-Semester Lao Literacy | 3 |
| FLL 110 (Linguis 164) | Second-Semester Lao Literacy | 3 |
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Geog 115 |
Introductory Economic Geography |
3 |
Geog 213 |
Geography of Asia |
3 |
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Geog 443 |
Cities of the World: Comparative Urban Geography (with Asian emphasis) |
3 |
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Geog 470 |
Geography of South Asia |
3 |
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Geog 650 |
Geography Field Work (with Asian emphasis) |
1-3 |
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Hist 175 |
East Asian Civilization to 1600 |
3 |
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Hist 176 |
East Asian Civilization Since 1600 |
3 |
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Hist 200 |
Historical Roots of Contemporary Issues: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Hist 269 |
Asian Americans in Historical Perspective |
3 |
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Hist 287 |
The Vietnam War |
3 |
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Hist 295 |
Historical Encounters: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Hist 370 |
Topics in the History of Religious Thought: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Hist 376 |
History of Ancient China: Earliest Times to 220 A.D. |
3 |
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Hist 377 |
Modern China |
3 |
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Hist 378 |
Revolution in China |
3 |
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Hist 381 |
Southeast Asia: The Formative Period to 1800 |
3 |
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Hist 382 |
Southeast Asia: The Age of Imperialism and Revolution Since 1800 |
3 |
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Hist 394 |
History of Japan to 1868 |
3 |
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Hist 395 |
History of Japan Since 1868 |
3 |
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Hist 396 |
Japan’s Economic Miracle: Historical Roots |
3 |
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Hist 397 |
Postwar Japan |
3 |
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Honors 200 |
Honors Seminar: The Shaping of the Modern Mind - (Asia subtitle) |
3H |
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Intl St 350 |
Regional Seminar in International Studies: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Japan 101 (Linguis 141) |
First Semester Japanese |
5 |
| Japan 102 (Linguis 142) |
Second Semester Japanese |
5 |
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Japan 201 (Linguis 241) |
Third Semester Japanese |
5 |
| Japan 202 (Linguis 242) | Fourth Semester Japanese | 5 |
| Japan 301 (Linguis 341) | Fifth Semester Japanese | 3 |
| Japan 302 (Linguis 342) | Sixth Semester Japanese | 3 |
| Korean 101 (Linguis 151) | First Semester Korean | 5 |
| Korean 102 (Linguis 152) | Second Semester Korean | 5 |
| Korean 201 (Linguis 251) | Third Semester Korean | 5 |
| Korean 202 (Linguis 252) | Fourth Semester Korean | 5 |
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Philos 204 |
Introduction to Asian Religions |
3 |
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Philos 271 |
Philosophical Traditions: (Asian subtitle) |
3 |
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Philos 470 |
Religious Thought in Classical India |
3 |
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Philos 475 |
Special Topics in Indian Religious Thought: (Subtitle) |
3 |
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Pol Sci 314 |
Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy |
3 |
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Pol Sci 333 |
Seminar in Comparative Politics: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Pol Sci 338 |
Seminar in International Relations: (Asia subtitle) |
3 |
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Pol Sci 341 |
Politics and Markets in Pacific-Rim Countries: (Subtitle) |
3 |
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Pol Sci 343 |
Asian International Relations |
3 |
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Sociol 215 |
Religion and Society |
3 |
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Sociol 325 |
Social Change |
3 |
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