Study
Degree Structure
Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary programme for students who wish to combine training in an Asian language with courses devoted to developing an understanding of the history, culture, politics and economics of the countries of the Asian region. The programme is designed to develop not only linguistic ability, but also a wider appreciation of the nature of Asian societies and the traditions, values and beliefs of Asian peoples.
Major and Minor Requirements
Asian Studies Major Requirement:
| Level | Papers |
|---|---|
100-level |
|
| 200-level | ASIA 201; one
of ASIA202, ARTH 223,
ANTH203, CHIN
241, CHIN 242,
CHIN 243, CHIN
244, CHIN 245,
JAPA 242, JAPA
243, JAPA 244,
JAPA 245, HIST
210, HIST 211,
MUSI 226; one of POLS 232, RELS 209, RELS 212. |
| 300-level | ASIA 301, one
of ASIA302, CHIN 342,
CHIN 343, CHIN
344, CHIN 345,
JAPA 342, JAPA
343, JAPA 344,
JAPA 345; two of MUSI 326, HIST 303, MANT 341, MANT 348, RELS 309, RELS 310, RELS 312. |
Asian Studies Minor Requirement:
| Level | Papers |
|---|---|
| 100-300 level |
ASIA 101, ASIA
201, ASIA 301
and at least 36 points from the following papers, including 18 points
above 200-level: one of ARTH 223, CHIN 241, CHIN 242, CHIN 243, CHIN 244, CHIN 245, CHIN 334, CHIN 342, CHIN 343, CHIN 344, CHIN 345, JAPA 242, JAPA 243, JAPA 244, JAPA 245, JAPA 331, JAPA 342, JAPA 343, JAPA 344, JAPA 345, MUSI 226, MUSI 326; |
| 200-300 level |
and one ASIA202, ASIA302, ANTH 203, HIST 210, HIST 211, POLS 232, RELS 209, RELS 212, HIST 303, MANT 341, MANT 348, RELS 309, RELS 310, RELS 312. |
Asian Studies Courses
- ASIA 101 Introducing Asia
- ASIA 201 Asian Popular Cultures
- ASIA 301 Topics in Asian Studies
- ASIA 202/302 Special Topic in Asian Studies
Students may also count other Asia-related papers towards their degree.
Asia-related papers may
be found in Economics, Geography, History, Management, Music, Politics,
and Religious Studies.
Core Papers
Courses in Japanese Culture that May Be Counted for a Degree in Asian Studies:
- JAPA 242 / JAPA 343 Understanding Japanese Culture
- JAPA 243 / JAPA 343 Issues in Japanese Culture Today
- JAPA 244 / JAPA 344 Modern Japanese Fiction
- JAPA 245 / JAPA 345 Modern Japanese Film
Courses in Chinese Culture that May Be Counted for a Degree in Asian Studies:
- CHIN 241 Introduction to Chinese Civilisation
- CHIN 242 / CHIN 342 Survey of Chinese Cinema
- CHIN 243 / CHIN 343 Modern Chinese Literature
Dr Simon Ryan
Head of Department
Department of Languages and Cultures
Tel 64 3 479 8691
Fax 64 3 479 8689
Email simon.ryan@otago.ac.nz
Māori Support
The Division of Humanities is committed to supporting Māori students who are enrolled within the Humanities disciplines. Ana Rangi is available for consultation in her role as Kaiawhina Māori (Te Kete Aronui) - Māori Student Support Officer (Division of Humanities).
You can contact Ana Rangi for:
- Any of your questions, concerns or complaints
- Liaison with academic and general staff
- Referral to all services for Maori students.
Ana Rangi
Office: 2S6, 2nd Floor, Arts Building
Telephone (03) 479-8681
E-mail humanities.kaiawhina@stonebow.otago.ac.nz