East Asian Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Introduction
Congratulations on being accepted into a Bachelor of Arts degree program! You are embarking on an academic journey that will offer you the best of a broad liberal education with the ability to specialize in various fields of study.
East Asian Studies examines the culture, language and history of East Asian civilizations in an interdisciplinary program offering a comprehensive understanding of the rich culture and emerging global power of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. During your personalized course of studies you will gain a sensitivity to diversity and interconnectedness, conceptual analytic skills, research capabilities, and the ability to communicate in either Chinese or Japanese. As an East Asian Studies graduate, you'll be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as civil service, the non-profit sector, government positions and the business world.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered as a B.A. requiring the completion of 120 units and normally four years of full-time study.
Courses required in your first year
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
1. If you have little or no knowledge of the Chinese language you should register in Chinese 205. If you have previous experience in Chinese talk to the department so that they can place you in an appropriate course.
2. If you have taken Japanese 30 in high school you should register for Japanese 207. Students wishing to fulfill their language requirement with Tibetan should substitute an Arts Option as Tibetan language courses are not ordinarily available to first-year students.
Placement in Chinese Courses
All students wishing to take a course in Chinese for the first time must contact the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in order to determine the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
For more information please consult the School website at arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/chinese/home/assessment-and-placement.
Placement in Introductory Courses in Japanese
Students who register in introductory courses in Japanese are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students in D2L a month before the first day of class.
Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
3. To be selected from the following courses: Anthropology 203, Linguistics 201, Philosophy 201, Political Science 201, or Sociology 201.
4. To be selected from the following courses: Philosophy 201 or Religious Studies 205.
Chinese and Japanese minors are also available. If you’re interested in the Japanese minor, you should register in Japanese 205 and 207 unless you have taken Japanese 30 in high school in which case you will register in Japanese 207. If you’re interested in the Chinese minor you can register in Chinese if you have little or no knowledge of the Chinese language. If you have previous experience in Chinese talk to the department so that they can place you in an appropriate course.
Tip:
Remember to register for both fall and winter semesters at the same time.
For further information, please contact:
Telephone: 403.220.3580
Email: artsads@ucalgary.ca
Website: slllc.ucalgary.ca/east-asian-studies
Studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree means that you are a student in the Faculty of Arts.
The major that you choose refers to the subject area you’d like your Bachelor of Arts degree to focus on (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, major in History). This is something that you will have indicated when you applied for admission.
To see your major program, log into your online Student Centre and under the Admissions menu and within the "My Applications" box, click on "status". You will then be able to see your faculty and major program.
From Archaeology to Visual Studies, there are numerous majors and programs to choose from within the Faculty of Arts. If you'd like to see the different majors and programs that the Faculty of Arts has to offer, visit the faculty website.
If you are coming to the University of Calgary with Advanced Placement credit or International Baccalaureate credit, you will follow the same registration process as any first time university student. You may be eligible to use your transfer credit in your degree program depending on the program you have entered and whether or not the courses are applicable. Look for International Baccalaureate credit information here and Advanced Placement information here.
View your transfer credit in your online Student Centre. Once you know the transfer credit you have received, you may contact the academic advisor in your faculty to get advice on course selection.
Generally, students must complete 18 units at the junior (200-level) before they are allowed to register in 300-level courses. However, if you received IB or AP credit for a 200-level course, you may take the 300-level course that has your 200-level course listed as a prerequisite.
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