[1] Purpose

The objective of the Asian studies minor is to provide students with an overview of the great civilizations of India, China, Korea and Japan (among others), and an appreciation of their place in the modern global community. The minor is especially recommended to students interested in exploring Asian ethical systems and aesthetics, or for those planning a career in international business, law or communications.

[2] Requirements

The minor in Asian studies requires successful completion of the requirements listed below for a total of 18 required hours.

Required courses (12 hours):

ART 2325 Asian Art Survey
HIST 3303 Asian Civilization I
PHIL 3352 Asian Philosophy and Religion
ENGL 3325 Advanced Readings in World Literature: Asian Literature in Translation

Electives (6 hours, chosen from the following):

ART 3385 Art of India
ART 3395 Art of Japan
ECON 4380 Seminar in Economics (when Asian theme is offered)
ENGL 3325 Advanced Readings in World Literature: Asian Drama or Japanese Novel
HIST 3304 Asian Civilization II
HIST 4381 Modern China
HIST 4383 Modern Japan
JAPN 1310 Elementary Japanese I
JAPN 1320 Elementary Japanese II
JAPN 2310 Japanese Conversation and Composition I
RELG 3315 Religion and Culture: Chinese Philosophy and Religion
WLAN 2315 Cultural Studies (when Asian theme is offered)