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Asian Studies

Minor	Asian Studies 亞洲研究
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Asian and International Studies
Exclusive Majors (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor)	International Studies or Asian and International Studies

Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

Aims of Minor

The minor in Asian Studies aims to develop students’ knowledge of social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural processes of change occurring in the countries of Asia. The minor aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and prospects of its graduates for professional careers in business, non-profit, and governmental organizations, education and research organizations, and other organizations whose operations require social research skills and an informed international outlook.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to:

Explain similarities, differences, and interrelations across a range of critical issues affecting social life and change in contemporary Asia;
Analyze regional issues through the application of a substantive body of knowledge concerning social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural conditions in Asia.

Minor Requirements (15 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2018/19

1. Core Courses (6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
AIS2040	History and Society in Asia	3	see below Remark 1
AIS3032	State and Economy in Asia	3	see below Remark 1

Remark 1:
- Students are recommended to enroll AIS2040 in their first semester.

2. Electives (9 credit units)

Any three courses from the following electives:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
AIS2032	Hong Kong: Continuity and Change in a Global City	3
AIS2036	The Asian Century	3
AIS2918	A Portrait of Japan : Experiencing Japanese Culture	3
AIS2958	Introduction to Korean Society	3
AIS3031	Political Dynamics in Asia	3	see below Remark 2
AIS3033	Culture and Change in Asia	3	see below Remark 2
AIS3034	Environment and Society in Asia	3	see below Remark 2
AIS3046	Asian Migration and the Global Diasporas	3	see below Remark 2
AIS3050	Development and Social Change in Asia	3	see below Remark 2
AIS3054	Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia	3
AIS3060	Special Topics in Asian Studies I	3
AIS3061	Special Topics in Asian Studies II	3
AIS3984	Korean Culture	3
AIS4027	Religions and Society in Asia	3	see below Remark 2
AIS4028	Women and Social Change in Asia	3
AIS4055	Youth and Politics in Asia	3	see below Remark 2

Remark 2:

- Students must complete AIS2040 before enrolling in any elective.
- Students are recommended to complete their core requirement prior to enrolling in electives.