L&S MAJORS

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Asian Studies

Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a groundwork in an Asian language, a familiarity with the theories and methods of one particular discipline, and a broad range of interdisciplinary course work in either China or Japan. Students accepted into the major are expected to choose both a regional focus and a disciplinary focus.

Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Asian Studies Major

(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)

  • Asian Studies 10*
  • One hisory course from approved list* (minimum grade of C required in each)
  • Two semesters of language appropriate to area of specialization (Area I: China; Area II: Japan)

Departmental Contact

Hilary Finchum-Sung
asianst@berkeley.edu
101 Stephens Hall
(510) 643-5814

General Catalog Description

http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=ASIANST

Departmental Website

http://ieas.berkeley.edu/gas/

Other Majors to Consider

Geography
East Asian Language
Ethnic Studies

Hilary Finchum-Sung,
Student Affairs Officer,
Asian Studies