Asian Studies draws from a broad range of courses in the liberal arts, including anthropology, art history, communication, English, film, history, philosophy, political science, and sociology.
Students selecting a minor in Asian Studies must complete six classes (minimum 18 credit hours) from the approved Asian Studies course options. Students should demonstrate breadth by taking at least one elective course concerning the East Asian region (i.e. China, Korea, or Japan), and at least one elective course outside of that region – for example, a class on Vietnam or Malaysia.
Up to two Asian language courses may count towards the minor.
Please consult the online schedule of classes for courses approved for credit in Asian Studies in a given semester. Students can also contact the Director of the Program for more information.
Six courses (minimum of 18 credits) are required for the minor.
Minor Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language Courses 1 | ||
| A maximum of two language courses may count toward the minor. | 3-8 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select from among the courses offered in the Asian Studies Program and in other Departments and Programs approved for credit in the Asian Studies Program. Within these courses, the following requirement applies: | 10-15 | |
Geographic Distribution: | ||
Select at least one elective course concerning the East Asian region (i.e. China, Korea, or Japan), and at least one course outside of that region (e.g., Vietnam, Malaysia). | ||
| Total Credit Hours (Minimum): | 18 | |
1 Language classes at any level in Chinese, Japanese, or another Asian language approved by the Director. Language classes used to fulfill the NTC language requirement cannot also be counted towards the Asian Studies major.
Language Course List
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language Courses | ||
| ASTC 1010 | Beginning Chinese I | 4 |
| ASTC 1020 | Beginning Chinese II | 4 |
| ASTC 2030 | Intermediate Chinese I | 4 |
| ASTC 2040 | Intermediate Chinese II | 4 |
| ASTC 3050 | Adv Chinese Language I | 4 |
| ASTC 3060 | Adv Chinese Language II | 4 |
| ASTC 3065 | Issues in Contemporary China | 4 |
| ASTC 4070 | Adv Chinese Read & Write | 3 |
| ASTC 4080 | Chinese Media Literacy | 3 |
| ASTC 4350 | Chinese Lit and Culture 1 | 3 |
| ASTC 4360 | Special Topics in Chinese Lang 1 | 3 |
| Japanese Language Courses | ||
| ASTJ 1010 | Beginning Japanese I | 4 |
| ASTJ 1020 | Beginning Japanese II | 4 |
| ASTJ 2030 | Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
| ASTJ 2040 | Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
| ASTJ 3050 | Advanced Japanese Speaking I | 3 |
| ASTJ 3051 | Advanced Japanese Speaking II | 3 |
| ASTJ 4060 | Advanced Japanese Comp & Pres 1 | 3 |
| ASTJ 4070 | Adv Jap Comp & Pres II 1 | 3 |
1 This course is not offered every year.
Electives Course List
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 3160 | Peoples of The Pacific | 3 |
| ANTH 3370 | Locating Southeast Asia | 3 |
| ANTH 3770 | Global Vietnam | 3,4 |
| ANTH 6770 | Global Vietnam | 3 |
| ARHS 3111 | Tombs and Temples: East Asian Art before 1300 | 3 |
| ARHS 3112 | Monks and Merchants: East Asian Art from Medieval to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARHS 6871 | Art of Death: Funerary Art and Ritual in Ancient China | 3,4 |
| ASTA 1800 | Intro to Asian Studies | 3 |
| ASTA 3180 | Peoples & Cultures of S. Asia | 3 |
| ASTA 3511 | Intro to Chinese Linguistics | 3 |
| ASTA 3520 | Modern Japanese Culture | 3 |
| ASTA 3540 | Anime, Japan & Globalization | 3 |
| ASTA 3550 | Feudal Japan: Age of the Samurai | 3 |
| ASTA 3770 | Chinese Cinema | 3,4 |
| ASTA 3810 | Modern Chinese Lit and Society | 3 |
| ASTA 3910 | Spec offer. In Asian Stu | 3 |
| ASTA 4500 | Special Topics | 3 |
| ASTA 4600 | Dragon and Lotus | 3,4 |
| ASTA 4910 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| ASTA 4990 | Honors Thesis | 3 |
| ASTA 5000 | Honors Thesis | 4 |
| COMM 2405 | Comp & Transnational Asian Med | 3 |
| COMM 4303 | Globalization & Malaysian Film | 3,4 |
| COMM 4650 | Asians in American Film & TV | 3 |
| HISC 2010 | History of China to 1800 | 3 |
| HISC 2020 | History of China since 1800 | 3 |
| HISC 2910 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| HISC 3910 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| HISC 6110 | Women in East Asian History | 3,4 |
| HISC 6210 | The PRC: China under Communism | 3,4 |
| HISC 6310 | China Revolution 1900-1949 | 3 |
| HISC 6410 | Empire and Rebellion in China | 3 |
| HISC 6610 | Seminar on Modern Japan | 3,4 |
| HISC 6910 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| HISU 3642 | US War in Vietnam | 3 |
| PHIL 3490 | Buddhist Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3500 | Buddhism | 3 |
| POLC 3380 | Asian Governments | 3 |
| POLC 4350 | Chinese Politics | 3 |
| POLC 6930 | Regime Change in Asia | 4 |
| SOCI 1460 | Asian-Amer Communities | 3 |
| THEA 3030 | Suzuki Method of Acting | 2 |