The Asian studies minor provides you with a window into the fascinating history and the cultural dynamics of countries in East and Southeast Asia. You’ll learn about the artistic, literary and intellectual contributions of the peoples of Asia, as well as political structures and religious belief systems.
This interdisciplinary minor deepens your understanding and appreciation of modern Asian cultures and provides the perfect supplement for your personal or academic interests in the region. Course work also tracks the cultural exchanges between Asia and the West and their influence on the current political and economic world stage. Foreign language courses, offered in both Chinese and Japanese, are especially useful for cultural immersion while studying abroad, volunteering or pursuing job opportunities in careers such as teaching, business relations and humanitarian work.
To complete the minor in Asian Studies, students are required to take six courses (18 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Elementary Japanese I | ||
| Elementary Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Elementary Chinese I | ||
| Elementary Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| History | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Twentieth-Century World History | ||
| Blood and Revolution in China/ Asian Studies | ||
| Japan's Modern Empire/Asian Studies | ||
| Monks, Kings and Rebels: Mainland Southeast Asia | ||
| Pirates and Matriarchs: Island Southeast Asia | ||
| Modern India | ||
| Vietnam (COM 305) | ||
| History of India | ||
| Colonizing the Body | ||
| Bollywood and History: Constructing India's Past | ||
| Borders & Battles: Conflict and the Legacy of Empire | ||
| The Rise and Fall of the British Empire | ||
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Chinese Culture and Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Culture | ||
| Topics in Comparative Government | ||
| Virtual Internship in China | ||
| Art of War for Business Strategies and Leadership | ||
| Chinese Health Regimens | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Special topics courses relevant to the minor are offered on a rotating basis to supplement the courses listed above. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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