Asian Studies Minor
Students may elect a minor in Asian Studies in conjunction with any major. Students who plan to elect an Asian Studies Minor must meet with the Asian Studies Director to construct an initial plan of study.
Requirements
The minor consists of six courses according to the following requirements:
- One survey of Asia (PHIL 255 Asian Philosophy; PHIL 300 Emotion and Reason: East & West; PHIL 320 Self-Realization & Transcendence; RELS 106 Buddhism; RELS 120 Comparative Religions/World View; or a course approved by the Director).
- In addition to the introductory course, students must choose five electives on Asia. Asian Studies electives are available in the following departments or programs: Anthropology, Chinese Studies, Economics, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theater and Dance, and Visual Arts.
We strongly encourage students pursuing the minor in Asian Studies to elect at least one course in each of two sub-regions of Asia:
- South and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia) and
- East Asia (China, Japan, Korea).
Two courses taken in a College approved Study Abroad Program may count toward the minor. Students should consult with the Asian Studies Director to make sure that courses taken abroad fulfill the proper requirements.