Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
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
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 18 units, including six units of lower-division courses, from | 6 | |
| Introduction to Asian Art History | ||
| The Buddhist Temple | ||
| Topics in Asian Studies | ||
| East Asia in Transformation | ||
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| and 12 units of upper-division courses from a minimum of two academic disciplines, from | 12 | |
| Asia Modern | ||
| Topics in Asian Studies | ||
| Chinese Cinema:Postsocialism and Modernity | ||
| Economic Development of Asia | ||
| Topics in Asian History | ||
| China: Rise to Global Power | ||
| Japan: Samurai to Subaru | ||
| Women's Lives in East Asia | ||
| United States-East Asia Relations | ||
| Conversation and Composition | ||
| Contemporary Japan: Culture, Politics and Society | ||
| Topics in World Music | ||
| Gamelan Ensemble | ||
| Topics in Ethnomusicology | ||
| Studies in Asian Philosophy | ||
| Politics in South Asia | ||
| Politics in Japan | ||
| Politics in China | ||
| The Hindu Tradition | ||
| Buddhist Thought and Culture | ||
| Islamic Thought and Culture | ||
| The Daoist Tradition | ||
| Religions of China | ||
| 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.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
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