Course Syllabus - Asian Studies
Course Syllabus - Asian Studies
Course Syllabus - Asian Studies
A. Course Description:
The course examines the development perspectives in Asian countries, cultures, and values as
well as issues and challenges, historical roots, and Asian responses. The course is designed to enable
students to make comparative study of Asia societies.
B. Objectives:
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Gain critical skills for approaching Asia’s place in world history and in contemporary global
culture that enable one to have an informed perspective about Asia;
2. Learn about foundational themes in the historical and contemporary cultures of East,
South, and Southeast Asia, as well as key concepts and debates in the field of Asian
studies;
3. Learn to critique conventional media representations and cultural stereotypes about Asia;
and
4. Explain globalization which the Asian countries face today.
C. General Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to;
I. Cognitive
1. Narrate Asian history, civilization, geography, and culture;
2. Identify the different cultures and geographical features of Asia; and
3. Compare and contrast different cultures and practices in Asia
II. Affective
1. Value the role of Asian history, culture, geography and culture to Asians today;
2. Organize classroom discussions about the sub-regions of Asia; and
3. Show appreciation of studying Asia
III. Psychomotor
1. Design lessons integrating contents learned in Asian Studies; and
2. Present different activities that will enhance the teaching skills of BSEd major in
Social Studies students
D. Subject Outline and Time Allotment:
Module Topic/Activities Time (Hours)
Orientation
1 Introduction of Asia 3
Asia’s Physical Environment and Social Environment
East Asia
2 10
China, World’s Largest Nation
Quiz
East Asia
3 5
Japan, from Terror to Industrial Giant
Quiz and Prelim Examination
West Asia
4 5
Mesopotamia and the Early Civilizations
Quiz
West Asia
5 8
Israel, God’s Chosen People
Quiz
6 West Asia 5
Saudi Arabia, Cradle of Islam
Quiz and Midterm Examination
South, North, Central Asia
7 Indian Civilization 5
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
South, North, Central Asia
8 3
Mongolian Empire
Quiz
Southeast Asia, Pacific Neighbors, and Asia in World Affairs
9 Southeast Asia and the Malay World 10
Philippines and The West Philippine Sea
Quiz and Final Examination
E. Textbook: None
F. References
a. Beck, R. et al. (2012). World History: Patterns of Interaction . Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Company
b. Soriano, C. et al. (2011). Worktext in World History: Turning Points III. Rex Book Store, Inc.
c. Ariola, M. and Parajas, R. (2018). Readings in Philippine History Unlimited Books Library Services
& Publishing Inc.
d. Zaide, F. and Zaide, S. (2014). History of Asian Nations 8th Edition. All-Nations Publishing Co., Inc.
G. Grading System
Prepared: Noted:
Approved:
Name Signature
1. ABULENCIA, DAISY P.
2. ACUAR, KRISTINE M.
3. AGAID, DANIELA R.
4. AGLOSOLOS, NOLI J.
5. AGNOTE, JILL HANSLEE L.
6. AGUILAR, AILA F.
7. ALARIN, JOHN LLOYD N.
8. ALMOJERA, CHRISTIAN T.
9. ALZATE, ALEXIES JOY A.
10
AMBROCIO, MARLYN JOY M.
.
11
ARENAS, MARK JAYSON C.
.
12
ARIZO, ROSE ANN C.
.
13
BALBIN, RAMONA ANDREA A.
.
14
BEWANG, FAYE T.
.
15
BRUAN, KAREN G.
.
16
CALIMLIM, LYCA JEAN C.
.
17
CALLOS, CALLEN U.
.
18
CASTILLO, RYAN GABRIEL F.
.
19
CRUZ, ANGELICA B.
.
20
DE GUZMAN, FRANK LEMUEL V.
.
21
DE VERA, KATHLEEN P.
.
22
ESTOREL, HEIDY M.
.
23
FERNANDEZ, CHERRY MAE Y.
.
24
GACUSAN, PAULINE JOY S.
.
25
MAMARADLO, SUNSHINE S.
.
26
MANARIN, MATEA MAYE N.
.
27
MARTINEZ, FELYN V.
.
28
MOTEA, MARY ANN E.
.
29
NIDUASA, DIOSUA M.
.
30
OBILLO, SHARLA JANE E.
.
31
OLAZO, NESRIC M.
.
32
ORTIZ, ANGELICA R.
.
33
POQUIZ, MARICAR
.
34
QUITOG, ROSELYN R.
. Dropped
35
RAPAJON, JAMAICA M.
.
36
RODRIGO, JUDY G.
.
37
SARGUET, KATE SYDNEY D.
.
38
SEVILLA, ANGEL JOY T.
.
39
SIOAO, LORALIE FAYE S.
.
40
SORIANO, JENNIFER B.
.
41
SORIANO, ROXANNE LORRAINE D.
.
42
UBALDO, RJ R.
.
43. VILLANUEVA, ANGELA PAULA A.
44. VILLANUEVA, MARK ARVIN O.
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