The Pacific Rim Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a broad foundation in the language, culture, history and economics of selected countries. Please see the reverse side for requirements of specific four-year institutions. Humanities 110 English 280 4. Bus 250 5.
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This course focuses on Asian philosophy, visual arts, literature, drama, dance and music. The content of this course will vary, featuring Asian writers as one of its options. The emergence of the Far East from colonial exploitation to self-determination in the modern world. Effect of 20th century developments on the economic, political and religious values of each cultural area. Historical study of Japan, with emphasis on social, religious and philosophical influences in the formation of Japanese civilization.