Asian Studies Minor

Degree Requirements

A minor in Asian Studies requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, including at least one course at the 200 level or above, as follows:

Required Core Courses

AST 122/HIS 122	History of China (HIS)	1 Course Credit
	or
AST 123/HIS 123	History of Japan (HIS)	1 Course Credit
AST 132	Religions of China	1 Course Credit
	or
AST 135	Religions of Japan	1 Course Credit
AST 260/REL 260	Buddhism (REL)	1 Course Credit

Required Distribution Courses

An additional three (3) of the following course credits chosen from:

AST 122/HIS 122	History of China (HIS)	1 Course Credit
AST 123/HIS 123	History of Japan (HIS)	1 Course Credit
AST 132	Religions of China	1 Course Credit
AST 135	Religions of Japan	1 Course Credit
AST 206	Intro to Asian Cinema	1 Course Credit
AST 229/HIS 229	Modern Imperialism (HIS)	1 Course Credit
AST 240/SOC 240/WGS 240	Kinshp/Gen SE Asia (SOC/WGS)	1 Course Credit
AST 249/ARH 249	Topics in Asian Art (ARH)	1 Course Credit
AST 260/REL 260	Buddhism (REL)	1 Course Credit
AST 322/HIS 322	Sem in Chinese History (HIS)	1 Course Credit
AST 323/HIS 323	Sem in Japanese History (HIS)	1 Course Credit
REL 308	Themes in Asian Tradition	1 Course Credit
CHI 101	Introduction to Chinese I	1 Course Credit
CHI 102	Introduction to Chinese II	1 Course Credit
CHI 103	Introduction to Chinese III	1 Course Credit
CHI 210	Intermediate Chinese	1 Course Credit
JPN 101	Introduction to Japanese I	1 Course Credit
JPN 102	Introduction to Japanese II	1 Course Credit
JPN 103	Introduction to Japanese III	1 Course Credit
JPN 210	Intermediate Japanese	1 Course Credit

As well as the following when offered with Asian content

HHP 248	World Dance	1 Course Credit
PSC 250	International Relations	1 Course Credit
THR 213	First Theatre in Human Culture	1 Course Credit

At least two terms of language, as well as education abroad in an Asian country, are strongly recommended.

With the approval of the Chair of Asian Studies, other courses (including transfer and education abroad, etc.) may be used to meet these requirements.

NOTE: If AST 122/HIS 122 or AST 123/HIS 123 or AST 132 or AST 135 are taken as Core Courses, they cannot also count as Distribution Courses.

Considerations for the Minor— Students pursuing an Asian Studies minor will meet regularly with the Asian Studies Department Chair, but maintain their current major Academic Advisor(s).