Asian Studies (Supplementary Major)
The Supplementary Major in Asian Studies emphasizes the study of Asia, broadly defined, as an integral part of the world today. Students study both historical and contemporary aspects of culture, society, politics, literature, language, religion, etc. Required classes stress interdisciplinarity through our intra-university offerings.
Through the interdisciplinary nature of the major, classes draw from a broad range of topics, enabling the student to come away with a holistic and comprehensive study of Asia, including both humanistic and social scientific approaches to study.
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 from each of the following disciplines: (Total of 24 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies: Social Science | 3 | |
One course with ASSS attribute (anthropology, economics, political science, sociology) | ||
| Asian Studies: History | 3 | |
One course with ASHI attribute (ancient, early, or modern history) | ||
| Asian Studies: Literature/Culture | 3 | |
One course with ASLI attribute (East Asian Languages and Cultures, English, Middle Eastern Studies, Film, Television, and Theatre) | ||
| Asian Studies: Humanities | 3 | |
One course with ASHU attribute (theology or philosophy) | ||
| Asian Studies Electives | 9 | |
Nine credit hours (typically three courses) that can include up to six credit hours of language | ||
| Course must culminate in a capstone essay | 3 | |
One upper-level course taken during the senior year that culminates in a capstone project | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |