East Asian Studies
Overview
The East Asian Studies AOC allows students to study in-depth the dynamic culture, economy, and societies of East Asia. Students in East Asian Studies will complete coursework in language, literature, culture, economics, history, political science, etc., to prepare for active professional careers related to the East Asian region or graduate study in the humanities or social sciences with particular emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, or Taiwan. At New College, there are growing opportunities for internship, study abroad, undergraduate research, and scholarship in East Asian Studies.
Concentrators are strongly encouraged, but not required, to study in East Asia.
Faculty in East Asian Studies
Core Faculty:
Yidong Gong, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Co-Director of Health, Cultures, and Societies
Fang-yu Li, Associate Professor of Chinese Language and Culture
Manuel Lopez, Associate Provost for Student Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Religion and Buddhist Studies, Faculty Athletic Representative
John Park, Assistant Professor of English
Xia Shi, Associate Professor of History and International and Area Studies, Marian Hoppin Chair of Asian Studies
Sherry Yu, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance
Jing Zhang, Professor of Chinese Language and Culture
Affiliated and Contributing Faculty:
Katherine Brion, Associate Professor of Art History and Museum Studies
David Ellis, Associate Professor of Political Science
Barbara Hicks, Professor of Political Science
Requirements for the East Asian Studies AOC
Florida General Education (10 courses)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Communications (one course) | |
| English Composition | |
Any writing course that has this course as a pre-requisite | |
| Humanities (one course) | |
| Homer's Odyssey - Introduction to Humanities | |
| Mathematics (one course) | |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | |
| Social Sciences/Civic Literacy (one course & FL Civic Literacy Exam) | |
| Intro to Techne (one course) | |
| Introduction to Techne | |
| General Education Electives: Enduring Human Questions (four courses) | |
Courses Required for the East Asian Studies AOC
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Completion of the 6th-semester course (or equivalent) of Chinese (or another major East Asian language). Students must complete an advanced course or tutorial in the language during their senior year at New College. | |
| Select two courses in Humanities outside of language. | |
For example: | |
| Humans and Nature in Chinese Literature and Film | |
| Chinese Science Fiction | |
| Chinese Martial Arts Film* | |
| Heroism in Classical Chinese Literature | |
| Introduction to the Korean Novel: The Making of Narrative Voice | |
| Ghosts and Spirits in East Asian Traditions | |
| Chinese Religions: From Confucius To Mao | |
| Select ASH 2402 and HIST 3875 if specializing in China | |
| Or, select two Asian history courses, one of which must be ASH 2021 | |
For example: | |
| East Asian Civilization | |
| Chinese History to 1800 | |
| Age of Openness: China Before Mao (1912-1949) | |
| Environmental History of China | |
| History of Food in China | |
| Chinese History Since 1800 | |
| Select one non-History course in Social Sciences addressing East Asia | |
For example: | |
| China, Africa, and Globalization | |
| Politics of China: Communism and Change | |
| International Economics | |
| Chinese Economy | |
| Development Economics | |
| International Political Economy | |
| International Organization | |
| Electives | |
| Select two electives in any field covering Asia, one of which must focus on the pre-modern period. If appropriate to specialization, up to two of these electives may focus on the issues of developing countries. | |
| Additional Requirements | |
| The thesis or thesis project must be on an international or area studies topic. At least two members of the affiliated faculty for the IAS program must be on your baccalaureate committee. | |
| Strongly Recommended | |
| Study abroad for a semester or summer. (A full semester is preferable.) | |
| Students should take a research design or theory and methods course in the field most related to their thesis topic. Please consult your potential thesis advisor about such a course early in your fifth contract (fourth if you plan to graduate in seven contacts). | |
| Since language ability is essential to work in the international arena, students should continue to take language courses–either more advanced courses or a second language–throughout their study even after they have achieved the required level. | |
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These courses normally require an introductory-level course.
Courses Required for the Joint AOC in East Asian Studies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| If the Disciplinary Concentration You are Combining is Not in an Asian Language and Literature/Culture | |
| Completion of the 3rd-semester course or equivalent of a major Asian language | |
| Select one Asian Humanities elective outside of language. | |
For example: | |
| Humans and Nature in Chinese Literature and Film | |
| Through the Lens of the Auteur: Major Directors in Chinese “New Wave” Cinema* | |
| Ghosts and Spirits in East Asian Traditions | |
| Chinese Religions: From Confucius To Mao | |
| Select ASH 2402 and HIST 3875 if specializing in China) | |
| Or select two Asian history courses, one of which must be ASH 2021 | |
For Example: | |
| East Asian Civilization | |
| Chinese History to 1800 | |
| Age of Openness: China Before Mao (1912-1949) | |
| Environmental History of China | |
| Chinese History Since 1800 | |
| Select one Social Science elective (outside of the other AOC you are combining) that addresses Asia or developing countries | |
For example: | |
| China, Africa, and Globalization | |
| Politics of China: Communism and Change | |
| International Economics | |
| Chinese Economy | |
| Development Economics | |
| International Political Economy | |
| Select one more elective on Asia in a Division outside of your AOC | |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| If the Disciplinary Concentration You are Combining is in an Asian Lanaguage and Literature/Culture | |
| Select one Asian Humanities elective outside of Language | |
For example: | |
| Chinese Science Fiction | |
| Ghosts and Spirits in East Asian Traditions | |
| Chinese Religions: From Confucius To Mao | |
| Select ASH 2402 and HIST 3875 if specializing in China | |
| Or select two Asian history courses, one of which must be ASH 2021 | |
For example: | |
| East Asian Civilization | |
| Chinese History to 1800 | |
| Age of Openness: China Before Mao (1912-1949) | |
| Environmental History of China | |
| Chinese History Since 1800 | |
| Select two Social Science electives that address Asia or developing countries (one of them must be outside History) | |