THE EXTENDED MINOR PROGRAM has been founded on a belief in both the importance and complexity of intercultural understanding and trans-Pacific relations. British Columbia, most especially in Vancouver and its suburbs, continues to undergo a major demographic shift, through which the legacy of Asian cultures will be increasingly important to the experience of all its citizens. At the same time, there is rapid growth in economic opportunities for Canada across the Pacific. For Canadians of Asian heritage, the program provides means to develop a fuller understanding of their own complex cultural contexts.

Admission
Students can apply for the Asia-Canada Extended Minor along with another extended minor towards a Bachelor of Arts degree or with a Major in any Bachelor's degree, or use towards a Bachelor of General Studies degree.

Program Advisor
For admission to the minor program and further information, please contact Christine Prisland, Departmental Assistant (see above)

EXTENDED MINOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Lower Division: 18 credits including:

Both of
ASC 101-3 Introduction to Asia-Canada Studies I
ASC 102-3 Introduction to Asia-Canada Studies II

Plus one of
ASC 200-3 Introduction to Chinese Culture and History
ASC 201-3 Introduction to Japanese Culture and History
ASC 202-3 Studies in Asian Cultures

Plus one of
CNS 160-3, The Social Background of Canada, CNS 210-3, Foundations of Canadian Culture, HIST 102-3, Canada Since Confederation,
HIST 204-3, The Social History of Canada,
SA 100-4, Perspectives on Canadian Society

Plus 6 credits of Chinese or Japanese or another Asian language (to be approved by the advisor).
Students who can demonstrate prior knowledge and proficiency that is equivalent to a 100 level course in an Asian language are encouraged to choose another Asian language, or they can substitute the six language credits with further lower division Asia-Canada courses. Students eligible for these options must have their language level assessed and receive prior approval from the director and advisor. 

Note: ASC205 taken in the China Field School cannot be counted in lieu of ASC200/201/202. However, students can count CHIN185-6 taken in the Field School for the language requirement.

Upper Division:  15 credits including

At least one of
ASC 300-3 Asians and North Americans in Public Discourse
ASC 301-3 Asia-Canada Identities: Experiences and Perspectives

and at least one other upper division Asia-Canada course.

The remaining 9 credits to be drawn from the following:

ASC 300 or 301
ASC 302-3 Selected Topics in Chinese Studies
ASC 303-3 Selected Topics in Japanese Studies
ASC 400-3 Selected Topics in Studies
ASC 401-3 Directed Studies
BUS 431-3Business with East Asian Countries
ENGL 394-4 World Literature in English II*
HIST 366-4 Self & Society in Imperial China
HIST 471-4 Modern Chinese Identities
HIST 479-4 Modern Chinese Identities
HIST 481-4 British India
HUM 340-4 Great Cities in Their Time* 
HUM 350-4 Great Figures in the Humanities* 
HUM 381-4 Selected Topics in the Humanities I* 
HUM 383-4 Selected Topics in the Humanities III*
POL 335-4 Government and Politics: People's Republic of China I
POL 336-4 Government and Politics: People's Republic of China II
POL 381-4 Politics and Government of Japan I
POL 430-4 Government and Politics: Selected Asian Nations

*When the topic is Asia-Canada related. Consult program advisor.
**Students can substitute other Asia-Canada related courses not on this list with prior approval of the advisor. This list changes frequently. Consult program advisor.
***Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites for the upper division courses listed.
****At least 7 upper division credits counted toward the UD requirement must be taken from SFU.
*****Courses used for completion of the ASC Extended Minor may not also be used to fulfill program requirements in another department or program.

(Extended minor requirements effective
September 1, 2006)

This program offers students recognition for a series of courses related to China. Students will receive an introduction to Chinese language and will take other courses related to the purpose of the program.

Part of the program can involve courses (ASC 205-3 and CHIN 185-6) that are taken at a university in China during the SFU Chinese summer field school. The field school requires extra travel and living expenditures. It is, however, not a requirement for the certificate program. For more information on the China Field School, contact the International  office, Maggie Benston Centre 1200, 291-4232. Advance planning is required at least two semesters in advance. 

Certificate Requirements

• Successful completion of at least 24 credits of which 12 credits are earned by completing five required core courses. The remaining 12 credits are selected from the electives list.

 
• Minimum grade point average of 2.0 calculated on all courses taken at Simon Fraser University and applied to the certificate. Duplicate courses are counted only once.

Required core courses (12 credits):

ASC 200-3 Introduction to Chinese Culture and History OR
ASC 205-3 Field Studies in Chinese Culture
CHIN 100-3 Mandarin Chinese I
CHIN 101-3 Mandarin Chinese II OR
CHIN 185-6 Intensive Mandarin Chinese in the China Field School*
HIST 254-3 China to 1800 OR
HIST 255-3 China since 1800

Please note:Students who attend the field school can apply CHIN 185-6 to either the required or elective course list or a combination thereof for complete or partial replacement of CHIN 100/101/200/201.

Elective courses (12 credits):
ASC 202-3 Studies in Asian Cultures
ASC 302-3 Selected Topics in Chinese Studies
ASC 400-3*Directed Studies
BUS 431-3*Business with East Asian Countries
CHIN 200-3 Mandarin Chinese III (was 201)
CHIN 201-3 Mandarin Chinese IV (was 202)
HIST 254-3 China to 1800
HIST 255-3 China since 1800
HIST 366-4 Social History of China since 1800
HIST 479-4 Change, Conflict, and Resistance in 20th Century China
HUM 203-3 Great Texts in Humanities III *
HUM 330-4*Religion in Context
HUM 383-4 ST in Humanities III*
POL 335-4 Government and Politics: People's Republic of China I
POL 336-4 Government and Politics: People's Republic of China II
SA 275-4 Asian Societies*
   *When topic is China-related
 

Admission Requirements
Prospective students must apply and meet the normal admission requirements to SFU prior to undertaking this certificate program.

Approval into the Certificate must be obtained from the program advisor (see contact information above).

Notes
The other courses not on the elective list with appropriate content may count upon prior application to the advisor.

The following courses are examples of courses with content appropriate for the certificate.
ECON 496-3 Selected Topics in Economics
GEOG 263-3 Selected Regions
SA 201-4 Anthropology of Modern Life
SA 263-4 Peasants, Proletarians and the Global Economy
SA 293-4 Special Topics in Anthropology

Credits applied to this certificate may be applied also to major or minor programs or to a Bachelor's degree under the normal regulations governing those programs but may not be applied to another SFU certificate or diploma.

This information is supplemental to the SFU Calendar. Students should refer to the main calendar for detailed information concerning application and registration procedures, fees, program requirements, and course description.

(Requirements effective September 1, 2006)

The China Field School takes place in the summer semester at Jilin University in Changchun, China. The program begins with a short orientation component at SFU in May, followed by 1 week in Beijing and 7 weeks of study at Jilin University.

Two courses (for 9 credits) are offered:
CHIN 185-6 Intensive Mandarin Chinese in the China Field School, and
ASC 205-3 Field Studies in Chinese Culture