Discover the Asian Studies curriculum
Asian Studies at USD 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.
18 units
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.
Minor Requirements
Option I
Four semesters (12 units) of Asian language study at the college or university level and three courses (nine units), including a minimum of two disciplines, from the upper-division Asian studies courses listed under option III.
Option II
Fourth semester competency in an Asian language and four courses (12 units), including a minimum of two disciplines, from the upper-division Asian studies courses listed under option III.
Option III
18 units, including six units of lower-division courses, from | 6 | |
ARTH 102 | Introduction to Asian Art History | |
ARTH 140 | The Buddhist Temple | |
ASIA 194 | Topics in Asian Studies | |
HIST 130 | East Asia in Transformation | |
MUSC 141 | Music and Culture in Asia | |
PHIL 175 | Asian Philosophy | |
THRS 112 | Introduction to World Religions | |
and 12 units of upper-division courses from a minimum of two academic disciplines, from | 12 | |
ARTH 357 | Global Film and 'Asia' | |
ARTH 360 | Asia Modern | |
ARTH 361 | Chinoiserie and Japonisme | |
ASIA 494 | Topics in Asian Studies | |
CHIN 303 | Media Chinese: Internet, Television and Film | |
CHIN 320 | Fables and Idioms: Classic Chinese | |
CHIN 347 | Chinese Cinema:Postsocialism and Modernity | |
ECON 337 | Economic Development of Asia | |
ETHN 355 | Asian American Social Movements | |
HIST 364 | Topics in Asian History | |
HIST 365 | China: Rise to Global Power | |
HIST 366 | Japan: Samurai to Subaru | |
HIST 367 | Women's Lives in East Asia | |
HIST 372 | United States-East Asia Relations | |
JAPN 301 | Conversation and Composition | |
JAPN 302 | Contemporary Japan: Culture, Politics and Society | |
MUSC 340 | Topics in World Music | |
MUSC 357 | Gamelan Ensemble | |
MUSC 440 | Topics in Ethnomusicology | |
MUSC 445 | Sound and Spirit in Monsoon Asia | |
PHIL 476 | Studies in Asian Philosophy | |
POLS 358 | Politics in South Asia | |
POLS 368 | Politics in China | |
THEA 360 | Theatre History 1 | |
THEA 362 | Theatre History 2 | |
THRS 312 | The Hindu Tradition | |
THRS 314 | Buddhist Thought and Culture | |
THRS 315 | Islamic Thought and Culture | |
THRS 318 | Islam, Women and Literature | |
Total Units | 18 | |
Other courses related to Asia, including study abroad courses, may also qualify for the minor under any of these options. Please contact the director for approval. Under all three options, a minimum of six upper-division units must be taken on the USD campus.