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Asian Studies BA

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Given that most people on this planet live in Asia, if you want to make a difference in this world, it helps tremendously to understand Asian culture, politics and economies. Whether you’re interested in an international career, want to study the relationship between Asia and the U.S., or simply want a non-Western perspective, the Asian studies major is a practical choice that prepares you to lead the way.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_2c329410
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission Criteria

0 items

    Major Requirements

    0 items

      Language Requirement (17-18 credits)

      0 items

        Asian Studies Core (7 credits)

        5 items
        1. AS 101LEC
          Introduction to Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        2. AS 181LR
          Asian Civilization 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. AS 182LR
          Asian Civilization II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. AS 221LEC
          Survey of Asian Literature
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. AS 229LEC
          Contemporary Asian Societies
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Asian Studies Electives (21 credits)

        30 items
        1. AS 317SEM
          Japanophilia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. AS 323LEC
          Gender in Asian Literature
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. AS 333LEC
          South Asian Cinema: Bollywood and Beyond
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. AS 338LEC
          Islam and Literature
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. AS 343LEC
          Indonesia: From Colonialism to Dictatorship
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. AS 345LEC
          Contemporary Korean Popular Culture and the Korean Wave
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. AS 347LEC
          The Fantastical World of Japanese Anime
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. AS 364LEC
          Chinese Film and Visual Culture
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. AS 367LEC
          Food In Asia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. AS 368LEC
          Modern Japan Since 1600
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. AS 369LEC
          Korean History Up to 1800
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        12. AS 370LEC
          Modern Korean History
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. AS 372LEC
          History of Buddhism in East Asia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        14. AS 374LEC
          History of the Spread of Christianity in Asia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        15. AS 375LEC
          The U.S. and Asia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        16. AS 376LEC
          Buddhist Philosophy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        17. AS 421SEM
          Language and Culture of China
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        18. AS 390LEC
          Chinese Medicine in the World
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        19. AS 391LEC
          China and the World
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. AS 393LEC
          Topics in Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        21. AS 394LEC
          Topics in Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        22. AS 395LEC
          Topics in Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        23. AS 396LEC
          Topics in Asian American Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        24. AS 410LEC
          Communication and Society in Asia
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        25. AS 423LEC
          Korean Language and Culture
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        26. AS 431LEC
          Special Topics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        27. AS 492SEM
          Poisons, Drugs, and Panaceas
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        28. AS 496TUT
          Asian Studies Internship
          Not resolved to a course
          1-3
        29. AS 498TUT
          Senior Research in Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. AS 499TUT
          Independent Study
          Not resolved to a course
          1-6

        Capstone Course (3 credits)

        1 item
        1. AS 498TUT
          Senior Research in Asian Studies
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Additional Degree Requirements Include

        2 items
        1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
          Not resolved to a course

        Academic Requirements

        0 items

          Program Distinction

          0 items

            Curricular Plan

            41 items
            1. AS 181LR
              Asian Civilization 1
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. Language 101
              Not resolved to a course
              5
            3. AS 101LEC
              Introduction to Asian Studies
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            4. ENG 105LEC
              Writing and Rhetoric
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            5. UB Seminar
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            6. Pathway
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            7. Language 102
              Not resolved to a course
              5
            8. ENG 105LEC
              Writing and Rhetoric
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            9. AS 182LR
              Asian Civilization II
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            10. Language 201
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            11. Pathway
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            12. Math & Quantitative Reasoning
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            13. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            14. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            15. Pathway
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            16. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            17. Pathway
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            18. Language 202
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            19. AS 221LEC
              Survey of Asian Literature
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            20. AS 229LEC
              Contemporary Asian Societies
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            21. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            22. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            23. Communication Literacy 2
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            24. Pathway
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            25. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            26. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            27. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            28. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            29. UBC 399MNT
              UB Curriculum Capstone
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            30. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            31. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            32. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            33. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            34. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            35. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            36. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            37. AS 300
              level elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            38. AS 498TUT
              Senior Research in Asian Studies
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            39. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            40. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            41. Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
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