Asian Studies Minor

The Asian studies minor aims to broaden a student’s major program of study by adding a global, comparative perspective to any area of inquiry in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The minor also helps to prepare students who desire careers in international affairs, international business, and international law. Studying abroad is strongly recommended, but not required.

The Asian Studies minor consists of 21 credits:

6 credits of Chinese or Japanese (choose one language) beginning with CHIN 101 or JAPN 101
15 credits of elective courses in either advanced Chinese or Japanese or interdisciplinary courses related to Asia

Students should choose elective courses in consultation with their Asian Studies advisor.

Students may count up to 16 credits from study abroad programs toward their Asian Studies minor.

Asian Language (6 credits)

Choose one of the below groups of courses.

Chinese

CHIN 101 - Chinese I Credits: 3
CHIN 102 - Chinese II Credits: 3

Japanese

JAPN 101 - Japanese I Credits: 3
JAPN 102 - Japanese II Credits: 3

Electives (15 credits)

AES 210 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
HIST 120 - Introduction to World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 270 - Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 280 - Modern Imperialism Credits: 3
HIST 314 - The History of Japan and Korea since 1600: At the Origins of Modernity Credits: 3
HIST 370 - Modern Middle East Credits: 3
HIST 371 - Paris and Shanghai: A Tale of Two Cities Credits: 3
IDS 200 - Encounter with Cultures Credits: 3
JAPN 280 - Practicum in Japanese Credits: 1-6
JAPN 295 - Introduction to Japanese Culture and History Credits: 3
MUS 104 - World Music Credits: 3
PHIL 237 - World Philosophies I Credits: 3
POL 151 - Introduction to Global Politics Credits: 3
POL 160 - Women in a Global Society Credits: 3
POL 303 - Asian Politics Credits: 3
REL 281 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 3
REL 381 - The Life and Story of India Credits: 3
REL 383 - Islam: An Introduction Credits: 3
REL 389 - Studies in World Religions Credits: 3
SOC 151 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3