Asian Studies, Minor

CIP Code

24.0199.02

Progression requirements for this program.

  • Students are advised to meet with the ASM coordinator or a founding faculty for successful progression in the minor.

Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.

  • Must earn a ‘C’ or higher in all courses that count toward the minor.

 

Minor Requirements - 18 hours

To complete the minor, students must take two language courses (6 credits), two content courses (6 credits), and two electives (6 credits) for a total of 18 credit hours.

Required - 12 hours

Language Courses - Choose 6 hours

CHIN 1311Beginning Chinese I

3

CHIN 1312Beginning Chinese II

3

CHIN 2311Intermediate Chinese I

3

CHIN 2313Business Chinese

3

KORN 1311Beginning Korean I

3

KORN 1312Beginning Korean II

3

KORN 2311Intermediate Korean I

3

FORL 3311Special Topics in Foreign Language Studies

3

FORL 3311 may be repeated when the topic is different.

Content Courses - Choose 6 hours

COMM 3316Intercultural Communication

3

ENGL 3370Language and Culture

3

ENGL 3375Introduction to English as a Second Language

3

FILM 4308Topics in International Film

3

HIST 3372History of East Asia to 1800

3

HIST 3375History of Modern Japan

3

HIST 3376History of Modern China

3

HIST 3377History of Modern Korea

3

HIST 3379History of South Asia to 1947

3

HIST 3382Asian American History, 1849 to 2001

3

PHIL 1306Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3

PHIL 3355Buddhism

3

PHIL 4300Special Topics

3

POLS 3324Asian Politics

3

POLS 3325East Asian Democracies: Politics, Economics, & Culture

3

POLS 3335US-China Relations

3

POLS 4324Contemporary Chinese Politics

3

FILM 4308 may only be taken when the topic is Asian Cinema. PHIL 4300 may only be taken when the topic is Asian Philosophy.

Electives - Choose 6 hours

Choose from Language and Content Courses above not fulfilling requirements. Study Abroad courses in China, Japan, or Korea and with the approval of the coordinator, courses related to Asian Studies.