Requirements and Courses
1. Transnational Asia Studies Courses:
An interdisciplinary understanding of transnational Asia can help build a sense of broad trends and ideas from many different perspectives. When students apply for a Transnational Asia Certificate, they will work with the Asian Studies Center advisor to choose an appropriate theme. Students will, for their remaining semesters, take a minimum of 5 courses (15 credits) approved by the Asian Studies Academic Advisor that fit the theme. Popular themes include Asian Diaspora Studies (including Asian American Studies), Asian Public Health, Transnational Asian Popular Culture, Transnational Supply Chains, and many others. Required courses for the Asian Studies certificate may overlap with Gen. Ed. requirements and with courses taken on study abroad.
Required courses for the Transnational Asia certificate may overlap with Gen. Ed. Requirements, and with courses taken on study abroad and other major, minor, or certificate requirements. Students.
2. Language proficiency: Students must complete one of the three language tracks to earn the Transnational Asia Certificate:
Track A: Proficiency in an Asian Language equivalent to two years of college courses, relevant to the certificate theme. This can be fulfilled by 4 semesters of college language courses or proficiency proven via examination.
Track B: Proficiency in an Asian Language equivalent to one year of college courses and proficiency equivalent to one year of college courses in a comparative language relevant to the certificate theme. This requirement can be fulfilled by coursework at college level, university language management, and/or proficiency proven via examination.
Track C: Proficiency in two different Asian languages, each equivalent to one year of college language courses.
3. Digital Portfolio: Students will create and submit a Transnational Asia digital portfolio prior to completion of the certificate. The portfolio offers a chance for students to reflect on academics, work/internship experience, study abroad observations, and co-curricular activities that highlight their experiences in the certificate program (inside and outside of the classroom). Students should work closely with the Asian Studies advisor on the creation of their portfolio.
4. GPA requirement is 2.0 for all courses to be counted towards the Asian Studies Certificate.
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