Why Minor in Asian Studies?

The Asian Studies minor is intended to provide a solid foundation for a clear understanding of the history, culture, society, and politics of this critical region.

Requirements for the Minor in Asian Studies

Required Course:

 

• POLS 0110 - Introduction to Asian Studies

Electives

With Asian Studies advisor approval, select five from at least three departments.

• ART 0357 - Islamic Art
• COMM 0180 - ST: Vietnam * COMM 0209 - Global Communication *
• COMM 0213 - Global Film Studies *
• COMM 0316 - Special Topics in Communication
• EGST 0206 - Introduction to Islamic Studies
• EGST 0211 - Indian Cinema: Gender and Identity
• EGST 0212 - Introduction to Asian American Studies
• EGST 0213 - Contemporary Issues in Islamic Studies
• EGST 0221 - Women in Modern Organizations *
• EGST 0305 - Critical Race Studies *
• EGST 0355 - International Women’s Grassroots Movements *
• EGST 0356 - Activism in Asian American Communities
• HIST 0215 - Introduction to the Middle East, Africa and Asia *
• HIST 0286 - Traditional Asia to 1700
• HIST 0287 - Asia Since 1700
• HIST 0290 - Special Topics in Comparative History *
• MUSC 0104 - World Music *
• PHIL 0108 - Major Religions of the East
• PHIL 0211 - Asian Philosophy
• POLS 0230 - Asian Politics
• SOCI 0331-0334 - Special Topics in Sociology
• LCHI 0101 - Chinese I
• LCHI 0102 - Chinese II
• LCHI 0103 - Chinese III
• LCHI 0104 - Chinese IV
• 300-Level Independent Studies *

Notes

* Requires Asian Studies advisor approval.

Additional courses may qualify for the minor with the approval of the Asian Studies Advisor.