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Asian Studies

Minor in Asian Studies

The minor in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program that provides students with 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 global world.

Requirements:

Option I:

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

Option II:

Eighteen units, including six lower-division units from:

History 110: Introduction to East Asia
Philosophy 175: Asian Philosophy
Theology and Religious Studies: 112 Introduction to World Religions,

and twelve upper-division units from a minimum of two academic disciplines:

Art History 138: Art and Visual Culture (with substantial Asian content*)
English 364: Postcolonial Studies
English 494: Special Topics: Sanskrit
History 364: Topics in Asian History (including: Women in East Asia, U.S.-East Asia Relations; Contemporary China)
History 365: China in Revolution
History 366: History of Japan
Music 440: Topics in World Music
Philosophy 476: Asian Philosophy
Political Science 358: Politics in South Asia
Political Science 367: Politics in Japan
Political Science 368: Politics in China
Theology & Religious Studies 312: Hindu Faith and Practice
Theology & Religious Studies 314: Buddhist Faith and Practice
Theology & Religious Studies 315: Islamic Faith and Practice
Theology & Religious Studies 494: Topics in Theology and Religious Studies (with substantial Asian content*)
Sociology 351: Modern Chinese Society
Economics 337: Economic Development of Asia

Please note that courses offered through the Honors Program, and many courses offered through Study Abroad in Asia may count towards the minor. In addition, other courses at USD may be applied.

*For approval of courses, please see the director of the Asian Studies Program.

USD Undergraduate Bulletin: Asian Studies Minor