Student Name: _______________________
Panther ID: __________________________

Date: _____/_____/_____FIU ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
B.A. IN ASIAN STUDIESThe Asian Studies B.A. requires 36 credits. It is designed to allow students to focus on Asian political economy and culture in the contextof global studies, as well as East Asian languages. However, all students must earn 120 credits in order to be eligible for graduation. The AsianStudies major requires 6 credits of Core & Capstone Courses: Introduction to East Asia (ASN 3410); and a supervised research course,
either Dynamics of Asia ASN 4510, Modern Asia ASN 4390, or equivalent 4000-level course (see below). Next, 9 credits in Asian Studies
Courses (with ASN-prefix) and 9 credits of other Asia-Related Courses. In addition, each student must choose 6 credits of a Main
Concentration/Track: [A] Asian Area Studies; [B] East Asian Studies; [C] Asian World Affairs. Because language is paramountto understanding culture, students must achieve 6 credits of an Asian language (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, Korean). The level ofproficiency required will depend on the main concentration chosen. Students may receive credits through Study Abroad courses or aninternship program. Contact asian@fiu.edu for more information.

Below, you will find a worksheet that will help you evaluate your course progress:

Core & Capstone Courses

Term/Grade(6 credits)

3 credits | ASN 3410

Introduction to East Asia

3 credits | ASN 4510 Dynamics of Asia*
OR ASN 4390 Modern Asia*
OR equivalent 4000-level supervised research course _________
including but not limited to ASN 4111, ASH 4300, ASH 4404, INR 4232, or SYD 4451,
based on approval of Program Director.
* Dynamics of Asia (ASN 4510) OR Modern Asia (ASN 4390) can be taken a second time for credit as a repeat course to count for the mainconcentration/track.

Asian Studies Courses*Term/Grade(9 credits; must be ASN-prefix)

3 credits | ASN____________
3 credits | ASN____________
3 credits | ASN____________* See the complete list of ASN-prefix courses on the catalog or our website FIU Asian Studies Program.

Asia-Related Courses*

Term/Grade(9 credits)

3 credits |3 credits |3 credits |* See the complete list of interdisciplinary courses on the catalog or our website FIU Asian Studies Program.

For more information, contact the Asian Studies office, SIPA-I 523. Email: asian@fiu.edu; phone: (305) 348-1914; website: http://asian.fiu.edu.

Student Name: _______________________
Panther ID: __________________________

Language Requirements*

Date: _____/_____/_____

Term/Grade(6 credits of Intermediate-level or higher for AAS and EAS, but any level for AWA)

3 credits |3 credits |*Note the following language requirements based on selection of Main Concentration/Track:[A] Asian Area Studies or [B] East Asian Studies Tracks: Two semesters (6 credits) of Intermediate-level(2000) or higher in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian Language. For most students, this will require aprerequisite of Introductory-level (1000) courses or demonstrating proficiency through testing, interview, etc.
[C] Asian World Affairs Track: Two semesters (6 credits) of Introductory-level (1000) or higher in Chinese,Japanese, Korean or other Asian Language. (First year language courses are 5-credits each, for a total of 10, but 6credits will be applied to the track total).
Advising Questions? | Contact asian@fiu.edu to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

Students must choose one of the following Main Concentrations:[A] Asian Area Studies | Main Concentration/Track

Term/Grade(6 credits of Asian Area courses; ASN-prefix preferred)

3 credits |3 credits |* For the Asian Area Studies track, this could include area studies and/or language courses. This track emphasizes language studies and regionalstudies in political economy or cultural history, and language competency.

[B] East Asian Studies | Main Concentration/Track

Term/Grade(6 credits of Asian language)

3 credits |3 credits |* For the East Asian Studies track, this must be one year in a second Asian language. This track emphasizes more advanced language studies in
Chinese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian language.

[C] Asian World Affairs | Main Concentration/Track

Term/Grade(6 credits of Asian-World courses)

3 credits |3 credits |* For the Asian World Affairs track, this could include courses in contemporary and/or comparative Asian issues. This track emphasizes the role of the
Asian region in contemporary world affairs, and only requires introductory-level language knowledge.
Visit our website asian.fiu.edu for more information. Students with outstanding academic records should contact us about pursuing the B.A. in Asian Studies with Honors.
Please note: No more than two courses (6 credits) from the Asian Studies B.A. degree can be counted towards one of the program’s undergraduate certificates.
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses (C- is not acceptable)

Review catalog regarding the Combined BA/MA in Asian Studies Degree Pathway: To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree
pathway, students must have completed at least 75 credits in the B.A. degree program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for the M.A. degree program to which they are applying.
Contact an advisor for details.

For more information, contact the Asian Studies office, SIPA-I 523. Email: asian@fiu.edu; phone: (305) 348-1914; website: http://asian.fiu.edu.