Liberal Arts Concentrations
General Information
A Concentration is a group of Liberal Arts
courses focused around a particular area of study – a
minimum of 15 credits from a selected grid of courses that
will also count toward graduation requirements. The Asia concentration
includes courses in language, literature, philosophy, the history of
art, politics, culture. Any bachelors degree student in good
standing may sign up. The menu of courses that are
currently part of the Asia Concentration is below. Faculty
in the School of Liberal Arts will continue to create new
courses to add to the list.
1.
Japanese 111, 112, 122, 213, 214, 223
2.
Chinese 111, 112, 122
3.
PL 143 Introduction to Asian
Philosophies
4.
HA 221 East Asian Art and
Civilization
5.
HA 225 Art and Civilization of
India
6.
SS 252 China and Japan
7.
SS 356 Asia in Motion
8.
EN 273 Literature of India
9.
SS 277 Cultural Expressions of
non-Western Dress
FAQ's
What is a Concentration?
A Concentration is a group
of Liberal Arts courses focused around a particular area of
study. The Asia Concentration, for example, is focused
geographically; it allows a choice of courses dealing with
Asian art, literature, philosophy, politics, culture, and
language.
What are the benefits of choosing a
Concentration?
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Depth of knowledge of a particular
area, which can be indicated on your transcript and resume
-- you enter the job market with something extra to offer
employers.
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Your Liberal Arts program will be
more cohesive, so you may find it more interesting and
enjoyable.
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You will be
assigned a personal advisor from the Liberal Arts faculty
to help you choose your courses or answer questions about
other academic issues.
Do I have to take extra courses?
No. The courses from which
you will choose also fulfill regular requirements for your
bachelors degree.
How many credits make up a
Concentration?
A minimum of 15, which in
Liberal Arts means 5 three-credit courses. If you have room
in your schedule, you may take more than the minimum.
Who may sign up for a Concentration?
Any student in good
standing (Grade Point Average of at least 2.0) who has been
accepted into an FIT bachelors program. Students should sign
up before registration for their 5th semester
courses, i.e. before beginning the “upper division.”
What Concentrations are there to
choose from?
The Asia Concentration is
the first one we are offering.
Are language courses a required part
of the Asia concentration?
Yes. You must take at least
two semesters of either Chinese or Japanese.
Can I drop out of the Concentration
if I decide I want to do something else?
Yes. You can discontinue
working towards the Concentration any semester. The only
condition is that you will have to make up any required
course you were permitted to replace with another that is
part of the Concentration.
Will transfer and/or “lower
division” courses count toward the Concentration?
Yes. Appropriate transfer
credits and lower division courses will count.
How do I sign up for a
Concentration?
Fill out a form in the
Liberal Arts office, B623, and make an appointment there to
see an advisor. The forms may also be available in your
department office. For additional
information please contact Prof. Jean Amato at 212.217.5343
or jean_amato@fitnyc.edu
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