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 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 ENGL 364 ENGL 494 HIST 364 HIST 365 HIST 366 HIST 367 HIST 372 MUSC 440 PHIL 476 POLS 358 POLS 367 POLS 368 SOCI 351 THRS 312 THRS 314 THRS 315

Economic Development of Asia Postcolonial Studies Special Topics: Sanskrit 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 Studies in Asian Philosophy Politics in South Asia Politics in Japan Politics in China China in the 21st Century Hindu Faith and Practice Buddhist Faith and Practice Islamic Faith and Practice

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