Asian Studies (Minor)
Students who are contemplating graduate study in a particular area of the world or a career in international business or government—as well as those who are generally interested in the region—are well served by the minor in Asian Studies. It provides a well-rounded introduction to the world’s most populous region. The minor in Asian Studies is a very appropriate accompaniment to majors in anthropology, East Asian languages and cultures, history, political science, economics, or other arts and letters departments. It is also suitable for students in the Keough School of Global Affairs, the Mendoza College of Business, the College of Science, and other Colleges and Schools at our University.
We offer two introductory courses to Asian Studies in alternating semesters, Approaching Asia and Connecting Asia. While neither class presumes prior knowledge, Approaching Asia offers an interdisciplinary tour of the region through and beyond the headlines, while Connecting Asia provides opportunities for students to integrate varied ways of knowing Asia through pursuing shared themes and histories across the continent.
Students should meet with the director of undergraduate studies (DUS) as early as possible in their academic career in order to plan their courses. They should also meet with the DUS each semester to select approved courses.
Asia-related courses fulfilling each of the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Four courses from at least three different disciplines (history, literature/culture, humanities, social sciences; may include up to one language course) | 12 | |
| One upper-level course taken during the senior year that culminates in a capstone essay | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |