Introduction to Asian Studies: Methods and Materials

Introduction to Asian Studies: Methods and Materials
Sources, materials, and methods of research and writing; critical analysis of research project.
ASIAN
200
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 NoteRequired of all Asian Studies majors early in the program.
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining ASIAN 200
Course Outcomes

Factual Knowledge

The student can identify countries and major geographic features of Asia on a map. The student can relate basic facts about the history, economics, politics, society and cultures of the countries of Asia.

Effective Research and Writing

The student will be able to apply effective search strategies to locate and to evaluate information on Asia in all formats (print, electronic, microform, video, DVD) and of all types (books, articles, reference materials, etc.). The student will be able to employ proper research skills to carry out research on a topic related to Asia and present results in oral and written academic reports.