The Minor

The Asian Studies program focuses on a region that is home to fully half of humanity, the world's most populous democracy, and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The importance of Asia in global, political, and economic systems - and particularly its growing impact on the United States - demands a firm understanding of the history, cultures, politics, religions, and economics of Asian countries. Everyone, regardless of major or profession, will be affected by past, present, and future events and developments in Asia.

Combined with a major in a regular discipline, the Asian studies minor prepares the student for a career in international business or banking, journalism, teaching, the United States government, or in international organizations, or for further studies in graduate or professional school.

Requirements

For an 18-credit minor in Asian studies, students complete the following:

1. AN 310 Asian Studies Seminar during the junior or senior year. AN 301 Independent Study may be substituted if the seminar is not offered or if program faculty approve a student proposal for independent study in lieu of the seminar.
2. One course in English, philosophy, religious studies, or visual and performing arts, and one course in economics, history, or politics from the course offerings.
3. Any three other courses from the course offerings. Up to six of these credits (two semesters) may be earned during a one-year course of the study in an Asian language.
4. Study abroad in Asia is not required for this minor, but is strongly recommended. Some courses taken abroad may be counted toward the minor.

Faculty

Director:
Davidson (Religious Studies)

Program Faculty:
Buss, Franceschi (Economics)
Katz (Politics)
Li (History)
LoMonaco (Visual and Performing Arts)
Rajan (English)
Schwab (Visual and Performing Arts)
Im (Philosophy)
Xiao (Modern Languages)