Yi Sun, PhD, 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 nine units from the upper division Asian studies courses from a minimum of two disciplines (listed below).

Option II:

18 units, including six Lower-Division Units from ARTH 140, The Buddhist Temple; HIST 130, Introduction to East Asia; PHIL 175, Asian Philosophy; and THRS 112, Introduction to World Religions; and 12 Upper-Division Units from a minimum of two academic disciplines:

ECON 337 HIST 364 HIST 365 HIST 366 HIST 367 HIST 372 MUSC 340 MUSC 357 PHIL 476 POLS 358 POLS 367 POLS 368 SOCI 351 THRS 312 THRS 314 THRS 315 THRS 316 THRS 317

Economic Development of Asia Topics in Asian History (including: Chinese History through Film; Contemporary China) History of China History of Japan Women in East Asia U.S.-East Asia Relations Topics in World Music (Musics of Asia) Gamelan Ensemble Studies in Asian Philosophy Politics in South Asia Politics in Japan Politics in China China in the 21st Century The Hindu Tradition Buddhist Thought And Culture Islamic Faith and Practice The Daoist Tradition Religions of China

Other courses related to Asia may also qualify for the minor, including those offered through the Study Abroad programs. Please see the coordinator for approval.