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 | ||
THRS 316 | ||
THRS 317 | ||
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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