Asian Studies Minor

Degree Requirements

A minor in Asian Studies requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, including at least one course at the 200 level or above, as follows:

Required Core Courses

AST 122/HIS 122History of China (HIS)

1 Course Credit

or

AST 123/HIS 123History of Japan (HIS)

1 Course Credit

And one of the following:

AST 132/REL 132Religions of China (REL)

1 Course Credit

or

AST 135/REL 135Religions of Japan (REL)

1 Course Credit

or

AST 260/REL 260Buddhism (REL)

1 Course Credit

Required Distribution Courses

An additional three (3) of the following course credits chosen from:

AST 122/HIS 122History of China (HIS)

1 Course Credit

AST 123/HIS 123History of Japan (HIS)

1 Course Credit

AST 132/REL 132Religions of China (REL)

1 Course Credit

AST 135/REL 135Religions of Japan (REL)

1 Course Credit

AST 206Intro to Asian Cinema

1 Course Credit

AST 229/HIS 229Modern Imperialism (HIS)

1 Course Credit

AST 240/SOC 240/WGS 240Kinshp/Gen SE Asia (SOC/WGS)

1 Course Credit

AST 249/ARH 249Topics in Asian Art (ARH)

1 Course Credit

AST 260/REL 260Buddhism (REL)

1 Course Credit

AST 308/REL 308Themes in Asian Tradition(REL)

1 Course Credit

AST 322/HIS 322Sem in Chinese History (HIS)

1 Course Credit

AST 323/HIS 323Sem in Japanese History (HIS)

1 Course Credit

CHI 101Intro to Chinese I

1 Course Credit

CHI 102Intro to Chinese II

1 Course Credit

CHI 103Intermediate Chinese III

1 Course Credit

CHI 104Intermediate Chinese IV

1 Course Credit

JPN 101Intro to Japanese I

1 Course Credit

JPN 102Intro to Japanese II

1 Course Credit

JPN 103Intro to Japanese III

1 Course Credit

JPN 104Intro to Japanese IV

1 Course Credit

As well as the following when offered with Asian content

HHP 248World Dance

1 Course Credit

PSC 250International Relations

1 Course Credit

THR 213First Theatre in Human Culture

1 Course Credit

At least two terms of language, as well as education abroad in an Asian country, are strongly recommended.

With the approval of the Chair of Asian Studies, other courses (including transfer and education abroad, etc.) may be used to meet these requirements.

NOTE: If AST 122/HIS 122 or AST/HIS 123 or AST 132/REL 132 or AST/REL 135 are taken as Core Courses, they cannot also count as Distribution Courses.

Considerations for the Minor— Students pursuing an Asian Studies minor will meet regularly with the Asian Studies Department Chair, but maintain their current major Academic Advisor(s).