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Map of Asia

Map of Asia

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Asian consists of over 40 countries.

Region Countries
East Asia China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea
Southeast Asia Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Vietnam
South Asia Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Western Asia (Middle East) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Welcome

Asia is the largest continent in the world, encompassing approximately 20% of the Earth’s land area and home to an extraordinary diversity of cultures, languages, and historical legacies. This guide has been designed to provide a comprehensive selection of resources to support the study of Asian history, culture, languages, religions, and more.

Engage with these materials to gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic and globally influential region.

UCNJ Courses

ARB 101 - Beginning Arabic I
This course will provide students with a solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar, and proficiency in the four language skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Media are incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096, if required by DSP. 3 lecture hours per week 3 credit hours

CHN 101 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese I
This course will provide students with a solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar, and proficiency in the four language skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Media are incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106. 
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096, if required by DSP. 3 lecture hours per week 3 credit hours

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