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Asian and Asian American Studies, BA

Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The interdisciplinary major in Asian and Asian American Studies combines analytical perspectives and research methods of the social sciences and humanities in an integrated curriculum that is based on area studies and ethnic studies scholarship. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of particular regions of Asia, enhanced appreciation of Asian cultures and societies, greater awareness of contemporary issues of global concern facing both Asia and the United States, and a better understanding of the histories, struggles, and contributions of Asian Americans.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196097
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196097_c388701f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

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    A. Language Proficiency (6 credits)

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      B. Core Courses (9 credits)

      7 items
      1. AAS 102
        Eastern Religions 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      2. AAS 201
        Introduction to the Civilization of the Indian Subcontinent 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. AAS 216
        Introduction to Japanese Studies 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      4. AAS 217
        Introduction to Korean Culture 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      5. AAS 220
        China: Language and Culture 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      6. AAS 232
        Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Note: Students may substitute courses not listed, with Undergraduate Program Director approval.
        Not resolved to a course

      C. Areas of Focus (15 credits)

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        1. Asian Philosophy and Religions

        16 items
        1. AAS 212
          Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        2. AAS 236
          Korean Religions 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        3. AAS 240
          Confucianism and Daoism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. AAS 256
          Hinduism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. AAS 260
          Buddhism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        6. AAS 280
          Islam 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        7. AAS 300
          Intellectual History of East Asia 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        8. AAS 326
          Indian Mythology 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        9. AAS 366
          Feminine Spirituality 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        10. AAS 368
          Yoga: Theory and Praxis 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        11. AAS 380
          Islamic Classics 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        12. AAS 382
          Japanese Buddhism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        13. AAS 387
          Islam and Confucianism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        14. AAS 391
          Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        15. AAS 472
          Topics in Asian Philosophy (I) 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        16. AAS 473
          Orientalism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        2. Literatures, Arts, and Cultures of Asia and Asian America

        16 items
        1. AAS 110
          Appreciating Indian Music 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        2. AAS 212
          Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        3. AAS 217
          Introduction to Korean Culture 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. AAS 232
          Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. AAS 237
          Introduction to Japanese Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        6. AAS 238
          Korean American Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        7. AAS 247
          Modern Korea through Visual Culture 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        8. AAS 250
          Languages and Cultures of Asian Americans 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        9. AAS 305
          The Pacific, Travel & Empire 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        10. AAS 320
          Literature of India 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        11. AAS 321
          Korean Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        12. AAS 322
          Literature of Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        13. AAS 327
          Great Epics of India: Ramayana and Mahabharata 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        14. AAS 391
          Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        15. AAS 394
          Topics in Asian Art 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        16. AAS 440
          Inter-Asia Cultural Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        3. Society and Contemporary Issues

        21 items
        1. AAS 211
          Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Social Sciences 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        2. AAS 219
          Japan in the Age of Courtier and Samurai 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        3. AAS 223
          China: Society and Civilization 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. AAS 232
          Introduction to Asian American Fiction and Film 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. AAS 238
          Korean American Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        6. AAS 247
          Modern Korea through Visual Culture 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        7. AAS 305
          The Pacific, Travel & Empire 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        8. AAS 328
          Race, Humor and Asian America 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        9. AAS 333
          The Unending Korean War 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        10. AAS 336
          Asian and Pacific Islanders in American History 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        11. AAS 338
          Contemporary India: History, Politics, and Diplomacy 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        12. AAS 339
          Contemporary China: History, Politics, and Diplomacy 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        13. AAS 343
          Modern Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        14. AAS 351
          Revolutionary China: Politics, Culture, and Power 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        15. AAS 352
          Environmental History of China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        16. AAS 353
          Postwar Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        17. AAS 370
          Intercultural Communication 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        18. AAS 372
          Family, Marriage, and Kinship in China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        19. AAS 379
          Cultural Diversity in China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        20. AAS 392
          Social Science Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        21. AAS 473
          Orientalism 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        4. Region and Language

        36 items
        1. AAS 211
          Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Social Sciences 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        2. AAS 212
          Asian and Asian American Studies Topics in the Humanities 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        3. AAS 219
          Japan in the Age of Courtier and Samurai 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. AAS 228
          China: History and Geography 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. AAS 237
          Introduction to Japanese Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        6. AAS 247
          Modern Korea through Visual Culture 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        7. AAS 250
          Languages and Cultures of Asian Americans 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        8. AAS 320
          Literature of India 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        9. AAS 321
          Korean Literature 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        10. AAS 322
          Literature of Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        11. AAS 323
          Language and Society in South Korea 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        12. AAS 324
          Language and Society in North Korea 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        13. AAS 326
          Indian Mythology 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        14. AAS 327
          Great Epics of India: Ramayana and Mahabharata 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        15. AAS 330
          Language and Society in South Asia 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        16. AAS 333
          The Unending Korean War 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        17. AAS 336
          Asian and Pacific Islanders in American History 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        18. AAS 337
          History of Korea 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        19. AAS 338
          Contemporary India: History, Politics, and Diplomacy 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        20. AAS 339
          Contemporary China: History, Politics, and Diplomacy 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        21. AAS 343
          Modern Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        22. AAS 344
          Learning of Asian Languages 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        23. AAS 351
          Revolutionary China: Politics, Culture, and Power 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        24. AAS 352
          Environmental History of China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        25. AAS 353
          Postwar Japan 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        26. AAS 370
          Intercultural Communication 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        27. AAS 371
          Ancient China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        28. AAS 372
          Family, Marriage, and Kinship in China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        29. AAS 379
          Cultural Diversity in China 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        30. AAS 385
          Translation Studies of Asian Languages 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        31. AAS 391
          Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        32. AAS 392
          Social Science Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        33. AAS 400
          Seminar in Korean Studies 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        34. CHI 426
          Structure of Mandarin Chinese 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        35. JPN 426
          Structure of Japanese 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        36. KOR 426
          Structure of Korean 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        D. Electives (6 credits)

        0 items

          E. Proseminar (3 credits)

          1 item
          1. AAS 401
            Proseminar in Asian and Asian American Studies 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course

          F. Upper-Division Writing Requirement

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            Notes

            3 items
            1. A course is used to satisfy only one requirement category.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. At least 12 of the upper-division credits must be taken at Stony Brook University.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Acceptable courses may include, but are not limited to courses with the following designators: ANT, ARH, CCS, CHI, CLT, ENG, HIN, HIS, JPN, KOR, LIN, PHI, POL, RLS, SKT, SOC, THR.
              Not resolved to a course

            Asian & Asian American Studies Honors Program

            0 items

              Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Secondary Teacher Education Program

              0 items

                Accelerated BA/MA

                0 items

                  Admission Requirements

                  6 items
                  1. Major in Asian and Asian American Studies
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. At least U2 standing
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. 3.0 GPA minimum
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Undergraduate transcript
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. Three recommendations from AAAS Faculty
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Degree Requirements

                  2 items
                  1. 30 undergraduate credits required for the BA in Asian and Asian American Studies (see requirements above)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. 30 graduate credits required for the MA in Global Asias
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Accelerated BA-Teacher Education/MA

                  0 items

                    Admission Requirements

                    6 items
                    1. Major in Asian and Asian American Studies with Teacher Certification
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. At least U2 standing
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. 3.0 GPA minimum
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. Undergraduate transcript
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. Three recommendations from AAAS Faculty
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Degree Requirements

                    4 items
                    1. A total of 71 undergraduate credits:
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. 36 undergraduate credits required for BA in Asian and Asian American Studies
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. 35 undergraduate credits required for the Foreign Languages Secondary Teacher Education Program
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. 30 graduate credits required for the the MA in Global Asias
                      Not resolved to a course

                    SBC Courses

                    3 items
                    1. Freshmen who matriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. Transfer students who matriculate in the Spring of 2020 or later
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. Students who rematriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Sample Course Sequence

                    0 items
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