Asian Studies

Yi Sun, Ph.D., Coordinator

The Asian Studies Minor

The Asian studies minor is an interdisciplinary academic program that provides students an opportunity to supplement their major with a structured and directed program of study in Asian histories, religions, cultures, politics, and societies. It is designed to help students develop a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of Asian countries and their peoples, and to enhance the students’ awareness of themselves and their role in an increasingly globalized world.

Requirements

Option I:

Four semesters in an Asian language and 9 units from the upper-division Asian studies courses from a minimum of two disciplines (listed below).

Option II:

18 units, including

6 lower-division units from:
HIST 130 – Introduction to East Asia
PHIL 175 – Asian Philosophy
THRS 112 – Introduction to World Religions

12 upper-division units from a minimum of two academic disciplines:
ECON 337 – Economic Development of Asia
ENGL 364 – Postcolonial Studies
ENGL 494 – Special Topics: Sanskrit
HIST 364 – Topics in Asian History
(including: Women in East Asia; Contemporary China)
HIST 365 – History of China
HIST 366 – History of Japan
HIST 372 – U.S.-East Asia Relations
MUSC 440 – Topics in World Music
PHIL 476 – Studies in Asian Philosophy
POLS 358 – Politics in South Asia
POLS 367 – Politics in Japan
POLS 368 – Politics in China
SOCI 351 – China in the 21st Century
THRS 312 – Hindu Faith and Practice
THRS 314 – Buddhist Faith and Practice
THRS 315 – Islamic Faith and Practice

And other approved courses including those offered through the Study Abroad Program.