Program Courses
COURSE CODECOURSE NAMECREDITS
ASIA 100 Contemporary China (3)
Description:
China's drive for modernization is explored with reference to the role of the Communist Party, the government and the individual. A survey of domestic policy and international relations. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, scholarly journals, popular literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Chinese society.
Transfers to: UBC ASIA 1st, SFU HIST 2XX, UBCO POLI 1st, UNBC INTS 204, and UVic HIST 254.
ASIA 101 Contemporary Japan (3)
Description:
Japan's place in the world is explored with reference to the government, the Imperial family, society and the individual. A survey of domestic policy and international relations. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, scholarly journals, popular literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Japanese society.
Transfers to: TRU-OL POLI 1XX1, UBC ASIA 1st, UBCO POLI 1st, UNBC INTS 203, UVic HIST 256, and VIU JAPA 211.
ASIA 200 Chinese Civilization and Society (3)
Description:
This course covers selected aspects of Chinese history with an emphasis on cultural factors which have shaped Chinese viewpoints and perspectives. Modern themes will be placed in geographical and historical context. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, traditional art and literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Chinese society.
Transfers to: SFU ASC 200, UBC ASIA 2nd, UNBC INTS 2XX, VIU CHIN 2nd, and UVic HIST 254.
ASIA 201 Japanese Civilization and Society (3)
Description:
This course covers selected aspects of Japanese history with an emphasis on cultural factors which have shaped Japanese viewpoints and perspectives. Modern themes will be placed in geographical and historical context. Students will draw upon a variety of sources: text readings, traditional art and literature, film/video assignments, and internet (www) sources in this interdisciplinary study of Japanese society.
Transfers to: SFU ASC 201, UBC ASIA 2nd, UNBC INTS 2XX, VIU JAPA 212, and UVic HIST 255.