Interdisciplinary Programs

Asian Studies Minor

Degree Requirements

Requirements for the minor in Asian studies: The Asian Studies minor requires 22 semester hours, with grades of C- or better, including four elective courses (with at least three to be chosen from courses exclusively on Asia), a required final course and a study tour or practicum. Study abroad is highly recommended but not required.

Degree Requirements

Courses Offered

Faculty Profiles

Study Tour or Practicum: Minors will also complete a Study Tour or practicum. All students will be encouraged to go on at least one of the study tours: study tour of China (two semester hours), study tour of India (two semester hours) or service learning to Philippines (two to four semester hours). Financial considerations might allow students to fulfill this requirement by doing a practicum for two semester hours instead, which includes working with local Asian communities; learning Asian dance, music, painting, calligraphy or the arts; working with Asian newspapers or newsletters. Students are encouraged to join existing classes offered by the local communities, but they must undertake at least fifty hours of intense learning or working experience that furthers their understanding of Asia.

Required Final Course: Minors are required to take a four credit final course that offers an exploration of broad comparative issues that relate to the region of Asia as a whole. HIST:354 Asian Culture or a course in Asian literature approved by the program coordinators will satisfy this requirement.