Degrees and Programs

Asian Studies

Interdisciplinary Program
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Minor only

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A minor in Asian studies provides instruction in the varieties of Asian languages and cultures through an interdisciplinary approach, and enables students to consolidate various course offerings into a meaningful and cohesive program relevant to several major fields of specialization.

Undergraduate Program

Minor

1. Complete 15 credits in approved Asian Studies courses:*
   
   1. Asian studies courses for consideration:
      GEOG 311W -- Geography of Asia (3 credits)
      HIST 121 -- East Asian Civilization (3 credits)
      HIST 122 -- East Asian Civilization (3 credits)
      HIST 330 -- Modern China (3 credits)
      HIST 331 -- Modern Japan (3 credits)
      JPN 101 -- Elementary Japanese I (5 credits)
      JPN 102 -- Elementary Japanese II (5 credits)
      JPN 201 -- Intermediate Japanese I (4 credits)
      JPN 202 -- Intermediate Japanese II (4 credits)
      PHIL 202 -- Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (3 credits)
2. Minimum credits required (15 credits)

* Courses must be distributed among at least 3 departments and include material on at least 2 Asian countries.