David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. Asian Studies Program
The Asian Studies Program was placed under the direction of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies in 1983. Program coordinators included: R. Lanier Britsch (1983-1984), Larry V. Shumway (1984-1986), Paul V. Hyer (1986-1989), Bruce Beaman (1989-1993), Mark Peterson (1993-1997), J. Scott Miller (1997-1999), Dana S. Bourgerie (1999-2002), George W. Perkins (2002-2005), and James A. Davis (2005- ).
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Variant names
Asian Studies
Description
Established: 1983
Location: Provo, Utah (1983- )
Functions
The Asian Studies program was designed to provide a broad knowledge of Asian civilization as well as provide specialized knowledge in an academic disciplines. Areas of study included: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or another approved Asian Language. The major was geared towards students contemplating careers in academic areas, private industry, or government service. The program offered an undergraduate program leading to a B.A. in Asian Studies and a graduate program that lead to an M.A. in Asian Studies Emphasis.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The program was administered by the program coordinator, under the direction of the Kennedy Center director.
Associated Units
Superior unit: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (1983- )
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Asian Studies Program (1983)
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 123 (R. Lanier Britsch, coordinator (1983-1984))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 142 (Larry V. Shumway, coordinator (1984-1985))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 150 (Paul V. Hyer, coordinator (1986-1987))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1989-1990: p. 131 (Bruce Beaman, coordinator (1989-1990))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 173 (program functions)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1993-1994: p. 218 (Mark Peterson, coordinator (1993-1994))
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1997-1998: p. 234 (J. Scott Miller, coordinator (1997-1998))
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 223 (Dana S. Bourgerie, coordinator (1999-2000))
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2002-2003: p. 236 (George W. Perkins, coordinator (2002-2003); International and Area Studies as variant name)
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2005-2006: p. 225 (James A. Davis, coordinator (2005-2006))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00485
Creator: RSP