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The Faculty

Program Co-coordinators: Carla Bellamy, Charlotte Brooks
Teaching Faculty:

Ervand Abrahamian (History)
Carla Bellamy (Sociology and Anthropology)
Charlotte Brooks (History)
Eva Chou (English)
Kenneth Guest (Sociology and Anthropology)
Marina Heung (English)
Veena T. Oldenburg (History),
Parmatma Saran (Sociology and Anthropology)
Tansen Sen (History)
Ping Xu (Modern Languages and Comparative Literature)
John Yu (Modern Languages and Comparative Literature)

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Field Description

The interdisciplinary concentration in Asian and Asian American studies introduces students to the methods and concerns of a wide spectrum of disciplines: anthropology, art history, history, linguistics, literature, political science, and sociology. Recognizing the importance of Asia in the international context and the impact of Asian American communities on U.S. society, Asian and Asian American studies prepares students to participate in an increasingly diverse and globalized society.

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The Major

Arts and Sciences Ad Hoc Major in Asian And Asian American Studies

Students can combine Asian and Asian American studies courses with other liberal arts disciplines as well as courses in international business to devise a unique arts and sciences ad hoc major. The arts and sciences ad hoc major requires 30--33 credits. The program must be approved by the Office of the Associate Dean, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Students interested in including Asian and Asian American studies courses as part of an arts and sciences ad hoc major should contact Professor Carla Bellamy, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, at 646-312-4482 or carla.bellamy@baruch.cuny.edu or Professor Charlotte Brooks, Department of History, at 646-312-4340 or charlotte.brooks@baruch.cuny.edu.

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The Minor

The minor in Asian and Asian American studies is an interdisciplinary concentration offering the advanced study of Asian cultures and the histories and experiences of communities of Asian descent residing in the United States. This 9-credit minor is an ideal choice for students majoring in accounting, business, finance, management, or any discipline in the liberal arts. This minor is particularly recommended for students who are preparing for careers in education, law, business, social work, journalism, politics, and nonprofit organizations.

To fulfill the College-wide requirement for the Tier III minor with a concentration in Asian and Asian American studies, students are required to take two courses numbered 3000 and higher from the list below, and the capstone course in Asian and Asian American studies. In addition to fulfilling the 9-credit requirement, students interested in the Asian and Asian American studies minor are strongly advised to take at least one year of Chinese or Japanese language courses.

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Required Courses 

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AAS 4900

Capstone Course: Critical Issues in Asian and Asian American Studies

3 credits

Electives
Choose two course numbered 3000 or higher from the following:

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AAS 3080

A Survey of Asian History  (

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3 credits

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AAS 3155

Philosophies from India  (

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REL 3155

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PHI 3155

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3 credits

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AAS 3165

Classical Buddhism  (

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ANT 3165

), (
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PHI 3165

), (
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REL 3165

)

3 credits

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AAS 3175

The Lives of Hinduism  (

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ANT 3175

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REL 3175

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SOC 3175

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3 credits

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AAS 3345

Asian American History  (

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HIS 3345

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3 credits

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AAS 3346

The Rise of Asia in World Affairs (

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3 credits

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AAS 3820

History of Chinese Religion  (

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HIS 3820

)

3 credits

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AAS 3821

South Asian Religion  (

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ANT 3821

), (
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REL 3821

)

3 credits

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AAS 3851

The Heritage of Chinese Civilization  (

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HIS 3851

)

3 credits

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AAS 3852

Modernization and Westernization in Asia  (

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HIS 3852

)

3 credits

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AAS 3853

The Emergence of Modern Japan (

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HIS 3853

)

3 credits

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AAS 3854

China in Revolution  (

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HIS 3854

)

3 credits

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AAS 4010

Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective  (

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SOC 4010

)

3 credits

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AAS 4905

Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan  (

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LTT 4905

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3 credits

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AAS 4906

Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture (
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3 credits

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ANT 3113

Cultures and Peoples of India  (

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SOC 3113

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3 credits

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ANT 3114

Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands  (

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SOC 3114

)

3 credits

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ART 3220

Islamic Art

3 credits

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ART 3260

Asian Art

3 credits

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ENG 3032

Ethnic Literature*

3 credits

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ENG 3840

Literature and Philosophy of South Asia

3 credits

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ENG 3950

Topics in Literature*

3 credits

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HIS 3084

The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad

3 credits

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HIS 3085

The Islamic Middle East and North Africa: 1622-1789

3 credits

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HIS 3086

The Modern Middle East and North Africa

3 credits

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HIS 3841

Ancient India

3 credits

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HIS 3842

The Making of Modern India

3 credits

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HIS 3851

The Heritage of Chinese Civilization

3 credits

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HIS 3860

Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History**

3 credits

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MSC 3005

Music of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific

3 credits

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POL 3365

Asian Political Systems

3 credits

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REL 3540

The Tradition of Islam

3 credits

*Topics as relevant to the minor.
**Feit Seminar 

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Language Courses
Students are strongly advised to take a sequence of courses in Japanese or Chinese in addition to the 9-credit minor requirement. Some language courses may be taken in arrangement with other CUNY campuses, abroad, or at a summer intensive-language program. Instruction in Chinese and Japanese is offered at Baruch in the following courses:

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CHI 1001

Elementary Chinese I

3 credits

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CHI 1002

Elementary Chinese II

3 credits

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CHI 2001

Upper Elementary Chinese I

3 credits

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CHI 2002

Upper Elementary Chinese II

3 credits

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CHI 3001

Lower Intermediate Chinese

4 credits

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CHI 3002

Upper Intermediate Chinese

4 credits

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CHI 3005

Chinese for Heritage Students I

3 credits

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CHI 3006

Chinese for Heritage Students II

3 credits

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CHI 4181

Classical Chinese Literature I

3 credits

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CHI 4182

Classical Chinese Literature II

3 credits

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CHI 4501

Business Chinese I

3 credits

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CHI 4502

Business Chinese II

3 credits

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JPN 1001-1002

Elementary Japanese I and II

3 credits

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JPN 3001

Intensive Intermediate Japanese I

3 credits

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JPN 3002

Intensive Intermediate Japanese II

3 credits

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JPN 4501

Japanese for Global Markets

3 credits

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Courses in Asian and Asian American Studies (AAS)

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AAS 1512

Introduction to the Religions of Asia

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 2155

Philosophies from India

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 2165

Classical Buddhism

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 2170

Classical Chinese Philosophy

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3080

A Survey of Asian History

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3085

Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3155

Philosophies from India

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3165

Classical Buddhism

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3170

Classical Chinese Philosophy

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3175

The Lives of Hinduism

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3345

Asian American History

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3346

The Rise of Asia in World Affairs

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3820

History of Chinese Religion

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3821

South Asian Religion

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3842

The Making of Modern India

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3851

The Heritage of Chinese Civilization

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3852

Modernization and Westernization in Asia

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3853

The Emergence of Modern Japan

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 3854

China in Revolution

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 4010

Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 4900

Capstone Course: Critical Issues in Asian and Asian American Studies

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 4905

"Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan"

3 hours; 3 credits

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AAS 4906

Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture

3.0 Hours, 3.0 Credits

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