Cabrillo College Catalog–2015-2016
ASIAN STUDIES
AH 17
Art of China, Korea and Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECON 1A
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECON 1B
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GEOG 1
Physical Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GEOG 2
Cultural Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 19B
Introduction to Chinese History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 19C
Introduction to Japanese History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 2
Comparative Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Prospective Asian Studies majors are encouraged to consult a Human Arts
and Social Sciences instructor regarding recommended elective courses.
Electives:
(Any Course Numbered 1-99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Total Units
60
Human Arts and Social Sciences Division
Isabel O'Connor, Division Dean
Division Office, Room 420
Cheryl Barkey, Department Chair, (831) 479-6223
Aptos Counselor: (831) 479-6274 for appointment
Watsonville Counselor: (831) 786-4734
Call (831) 479-6297 for more information
http://www.cabrillo.edu/programs
Asian Studies A.A. Degree
Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary major which allows students to focus on
a particular area of interest in Asian Studies while gaining an overall knowledge
of the area. With increasing globalization, Asia's political, economic, and social
roles have become increasingly important to the world and to the United
States. In the United States our knowledge of the area lags far behind our need
for understanding. Not only is there a need for greater knowledge of Asia in our
contemporary world, but also a better acquaintance with the region's century
old traditions. These traditions give us a fresh perspective on the diversity and
genius of human achievement and are indispensable keys to understanding
modern China, Japan, and the entire Asian region. This major will be particularly valuable to those who wish to pursue careers in International Business
and/or International Politics. California, living on the Pacific Rim, makes knowledge of Asia an area of imperative study for those who want to be successful
in business and international relations.
Students studying Asian art, music and/or literature will also find this to be a
valueable major for gaining the historical and political knowledge necessary to
pursue their areas of interest. UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, and San Jose
State University all offer programs in Asian Studies.
Learning Outcomes
The Cabrillo College Core Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of
Asian Studies):
1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and/or Conversing
2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency: Analysis, Computation,
Research, Problem Solving
3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global
Systems and Civics, and Artistic Variety
4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management
and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Workplace Skills
Model Program for Asian Studies
An Associate Degree requires 60 units appropriate to your educational goal,
to include general education and at least 18 units in a major. Courses should
be selected to meet the lower-division major preparation requirements at your
intended transfer university - these specific requirements can be found at www.
assist. org for 4-year public institutions in California. Please see a counselor for
advisement to ensure you are taking the best possible courses given your goal.
The department presents the following suggested Model Program for this
major. The courses listed below may or may not be appropriate depending on
your specific goal. Please see a counselor for advisement for transfer to any 4year institution.
A.A. General Education
30 Units
Core Courses (10 units)
JAPAN 1
Elementary Japanese I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
and
JAPAN 2
Elementary Japanese II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose four courses from the following: (12 units)
Units
AH 16
Art of India and Southeast Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1