Asian and Asian American Studies
Affiliated Faculty
Robert Chi, Comparative Studies
Rhonda Cooper, Art History
David Dilworth, Philosophy
Agnes He, Asian and Asian American Studies
Ye Li, Asian and Asian American Studies
Iona Man-Cheong, History
Sachiko Murato, Asian and Asian American Studies
Eileen Otis, Sociology
Gregory A. Ruf, Asian and Asian American Studies/Anthropology
Eli Seifman, Emeritus, Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Minor in
China Studies
Department of Asian and Asian American Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Director of the Minor: Agnes Weiyun He
Administrative Assistant: Darlene Prowse
Office: N-507 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Phone: (631) 632-7690
Fax: (631) 632-4098
E-mail: Darlene.Prowse@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Web address: www.sunysb.edu/asianandam
Please note: The China Studies minor changed substantially following the publication of the 2003-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin. Below are the new requirements, effective Fall 2003.
The China Studies program enables students majoring in other fields to pursue China-related courses relevant to their own interests, while developing knowledge and skills that will advance their educational and career goals. Drawing on the perspectives of complementary disciplines, the program offers an 18-credit minor in China Studies that covers both contemporary and historical issues. Students may also earn academic credit through study abroad opportunities.
Although proficiency in Chinese language is not required for the minor, language study is strongly encouraged and elective requirements for the minor may be completed through advanced language training. Mandarin Chinese is offered at all levels of instruction, with specialized tracks for "heritage-language" learners and "foreign-language" learners.
Students with a minor in China Studies are encouraged to concentrate in one of three thematic tracks: language and thought; literature and culture; history and society. Sample course sequences for suggested tracks are available from the program director. Specific distribution of elective credits is planned in consultation with the director.
For China Studies courses in departments other than AAS, consult the list of elective courses below.
Requirements for the Minor in China Studies (CNS)
At least 12 credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher. No more than 3 credits may be taken under the Pass/No Credit option; all other courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or higher.
Completion of the minor requires 18 credits.
- One of the following:
- AAS 220 China: Language and Culture
- AAS/HIS 219 Introduction to Chinese History and Civilization
- Elective Courses
- Twelve credits chosen from the list of elective courses below. At least nine credits must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- AAS 487 Independent Research
- AAS 220 China: Language and Culture
Elective Courses
ARH 203 History of Asian Art
ARH 318 History of Chinese Painting
CLT 220 Topics in Chinese Literature
CLT 361 Literature and Society (when topic is appropriate)
HIS 431 Colloquium in Asian History (when topic is appropriate)
HIS 432 Colloquium in Asian History (when topic is appropriate)
HUM 201 Film and Television. Studies: Genres (when topic is appropriate)
PHI 342 History of Chinese Philosophy
PHI 378 Philosophical Topics in Asian-American History (when topic is appropriate)
POL 413 Asian Security and Technology Issues
RLS 390, 391 Special Topics (when topic is appropriate)
THR 313 Asian Theatre and Drama
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