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 languages, histories, religions, cultures, politics and societies. It is designed to help the 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.

Option 1:

Four semesters in an Asian language and 9 units from the upper-division Asian studies courses from a minimum of two disciplines (listed below). Currently the language courses offered at USD include four semesters of elementary and intermediate Japanese and three semesters of elementary and intermediate Chinese.

Option 2:

18 units, including 6 lower-division units from the courses, below, and 12 upper division units from a minimum of two academic disciplines.

6 lower division units from:

• History 110 "Introduction to East Asia"
• Philosophy 175 "Asian Philosophy"
• Religious Studies 112 "Introduction to World Religions"

12 upper division units from:

• English 364 "Postcolonial Studies"
• English 494 "Special Topics: Sanskrit"
• History 364 "Topics in Asian History"
• History 365 "China in Revolution"
• History 366 "History of Japan"
• History 367 "Women in East Asia"
• 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"
• Religious Studies 312 "Hindu Faith and Practice"
• Religious Studies 314 "Buddhist Faith and Practice"
• Religious Studies 315 "Islamic Faith and Practice"
• Sociology 351 "Modern Chinese Society"
• Economics 337 "Economic Development of Asia"
• ...and other approved courses

For other eligible courses, including those offered through the Study Abroad Programs, please contact Dr. Yi Sun, History Department, (619) 260-6811, IPJ 270. ysun@sandiego.edu