Asian Studies

Interdisciplinary Program
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Minor only

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

Minor

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1. Complete 15 credits in approved Asian studies courses:*
   
   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

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