Asian Studies
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 University Transfer credits as listed below
- A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required
- All courses must be University Transferable - a University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the five Research Universities - SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC, UVIC - according to the BC Transfer Guide
- 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Specializations are not noted on credentials but will be noted on the transcript
Course Requirements:
The Associate of Arts Degree with a specialization in Asian Studies will enable students to earn a credential in this field across a range of courses in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Students must fulfill all of the requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree, as well as completing the required courses listed below:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Students must select six (6) courses from List A: |
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LIST A |
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Academic Writing |
3.00 |
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ENGL lit course* |
Designated sections of English literature courses |
3.00 |
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Asian History: An Introduction |
3.00 |
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World Religions: Oriental |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Japan: Language, Culture and Society |
3.00 |
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Asian Philosophy |
3.00 |
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Modern China: An Introduction |
3.00 |
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Students must select four (4) courses from List B (Modern Languages): |
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LIST B |
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Basic Japanese I |
3.00 |
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Basic Japanese II |
3.00 |
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Intermediate Japanese I |
3.00 |
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Intermediate Japanese II |
3.00 |
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OR |
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Basic Chinese (Mandarin) I |
3.00 |
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Basic Chinese (Mandarin) II |
3.00 |
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Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) I |
3.00 |
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Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) II |
3.00 |
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Students must select one (1) course from List C (History): |
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LIST C |
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Modern Japan: An Introduction |
3.00 |
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Modern South Asia: An Introduction |
3.00 |
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*ENGL 1099 cannot be counted towards the AA in Asian Studies. For sections of English literature courses with Asian content, please consult the English Department Chair.
**Course may have prerequisites. Please check the Program and Course Catalogue
The following are the general requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at any B.C. college:
- 6 credits first-year English* electives
- 6 credits Humanities** electives
- 6 credits Social Sciences** electives
- 6 credits Arts** electives
- 18 credits second-year Arts** electives in 2 or more subject areas
- 3 credits Lab Science elective
- 3 credits Math, Statistics or Computing Science elective
- 3 credits Math, Statistics or Science elective
- 9 credits other University Transfer electives
*English courses can include courses in written Communications and Creative Writing that transfer to one of the B.C. research universities (SFU, UBC, UBC-O, UVic or UNBC) as English credit. A maximum of 3 credits can come from such an equivalent; at least 3 credits must be earned in an actual ENGL course, so-named. For purposes of the Associate of Arts degree, English courses cannot be counted as Humanities courses.
** Arts courses are available in the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Performing Arts, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. To confirm whether a course is designated as "humanities" or "social sciences", check the Associate of Arts degree graduation checklist. Courses in Economics and Mathematics also may be used as Arts electives toward an Associate of Arts Degree.
Definitions:
A course is defined by the subject for which it is granted transfer credit at one of the research universities (SFU, UBC, UBC-O, UNBC, or UVic).
- An Arts course is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate of Arts Degree at one of the research universities.
- A Science course is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate of Science Degree or Baccalaureate of Applied Science Degree at one of the research universities.
- The requirements specified above are intended to provide breadth of exposure to a variety of disciplines in both Arts and Sciences. In some instances there may be some ambiguity as to whether a course is in the Humanities or Social Sciences and is an Arts course or a Science course. Most Physical Geography and Mathematics would be designated as Science courses.
- A course in an "other" area is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate Degree other than in Arts, Science or Applied Science at one of the research universities.
- A first-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at the 100-level at one of the research universities.
- A second-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at the 200-level or higher level at one of the research universities.
- A laboratory science course is one in which a substantial component of instruction involves the study of natural phenomena, either in the laboratory or in the field.
For detailed information you should meet with an Academic Advisor.
Co-operative Education Option:
Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.