Asian Studies Curriculum
The interdisciplinary Asian Studies minor is composed of a core list of courses with Asia-specific content.
- Some courses count for double credits in both the Asian Studies minor as well as other fields of study
- Honors Program course equivalents are accepted
- Existing prerequisites for courses must be satisfied
- Transfer credit only accepted towards minor for up to six credit hours in Asian language study
Click here for Asian Studies Minor Requirements
Approved List of Courses
Art Courses
ART 2012G Non-Western Fine Arts
ART 3611G Art in India and Southeast Asia
ART 3612G Art in China and Japan
ART 4400 Independent Study
Economic Courses
ECN 4875 Area Studies
English Courses
ENG 3009G Myth and Culture
ENG 3110G Cultural Foundations II (PHI 3110G)
ENG 3907 Asian Literature
ENG 4850 Studies in Third World Literature
Language Courses
FLX 1101 Elementary Language Course I
FLX 1102 Introductory Language Course II
Geography and History Courses
GEG 3055 Geography and Culture of Asia
HIS 3320 History of Modern China
HIS 3330 Modern East Asia in the Pacific Century
HIS 4400 Independent Study in History
HIS 4775 Selected Topics in History
HIS 4860 Modern South Asia
HIS 4870 The Two Koreas
HIS 4880 Modern Japan: From Samurai to Freeters
HIS 4980 The Vietnam War: An American and Vietnamese Ordeal
Philosophy and Political Science Courses
PHI 2010 Eastern Philosophies
PHI 3110G Cultural Foundations II (ENG 3110G)
PHI 3310 Indian Philosophy
PHI 3320 Chinese Philosophy
PHI 3680 Buddhism
PHI 4400 Independent Study
PLS 3363 Government and Politics in Asia-Pacific Rim
PLS 3863 Special Topics in Political Science
PLS 4503 Independent Study
WST 4800 Non-Western Feminisms: Gender, Culture, and Nation
Study Abroad Courses
STA 3960 Study Abroad: Exchange
STA 3961 Study Abroad: One-Way
STA 3970 Study Abroad: Faculty-Led
