Program Overview
The Asian Studies Minor provides a comprehensive understanding of Asian cultures and societies through interdisciplinary coursework. It develops critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for careers in business, academia, or politics related to Asia. The program offers a diverse range of courses from anthropology to world languages, and includes opportunities for study abroad, internships, and research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Asian Studies Minor allows students to study the cultures and societies of Asia from multiple disciplinary perspectives and provides an excellent complement to a disciplinary major. This program would be a good choice for students aiming to pursue business, academic, or political opportunities in Asia.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Asian Studies Minor are to:
- Provide students with a broad understanding of the cultures and societies of Asia.
- Develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Prepare students for careers in business, academia, or politics related to Asia.
Description:
The Asian Studies Minor is a 21-hour program that requires students to elect courses from at least three different disciplines and no more than four classes from any one discipline. A minimum of six credit hours must be at the 300-level or above.
Outline:
Courses:
Anthropology
- ANTH 212 Peoples and Cultures of China [GEGA] (3 hrs)
- ANTH 385 Culture of Japan (3 hrs)
Art
- ARTH 267 History of Asian Art [GEKA] (3 hrs)
- ARTH 467 Art of Korea and Japan (3 hrs)
- ARTH 476 Art of China (3 hrs)
Geography/Geology
- GEOG 318 Geography of Asia (3 hrs)
History
- HIST 306 Hinduism (3 hrs)
- HIST 307 Buddhism (3 hrs)
- HIST 352 East Asia to 1800 (3 hrs)
- HIST 375 Modern India (3 hrs)
- HIST 379D Topics in Asian History (3 hrs)
- HIST 442 Modern China (3 hrs)
- HIST 443 Modern Japan (3 hrs)
- HIST 479D Topics in Asian History (3 hrs)
Religious Studies
- RLST 306 Hinduism (3 hrs)
- RLST 307 Buddhism (3 hrs)
Philosophy
- PHIL 291 Introduction to Asian Philosophy [GEGA] (3 hrs)
- PHIL 391W Early Chinese Philosophy [GEWI] (3 hrs)
Political Science
- PLSC 374 Asian Politics (3 hrs)
World Languages
- Courses on the Japanese, Chinese, and Korean languages offered in the World Languages Department or transferred in can be counted as up to six hours of electives. These courses include the following courses on literature and culture in Japanese:
- JPNE 445L5 Survey of Japanese Literature [GELB] (3 hrs)
- JPNE 448L5 Readings on Japanese Culture [GELB] (3 hrs)
Assessment:
Students in the Asian Studies Minor will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
Teaching:
The Asian Studies Minor is taught by a team of experienced faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group projects
- Field trips The minor also offers a number of unique opportunities for students, such as:
- Study abroad programs in Asia
- Internships with Asian organizations
- Research opportunities with faculty
Careers:
The Asian Studies Minor can prepare students for a variety of careers, including:
- Business
- Academia
- Government
- Non-profit organizations
- Journalism
- Education
