Students who are contemplating graduate study in a particular area of the world or a career in international business or
government-or those who are merely curious-are well served by the Minor in Asian Studies. It provides a well-rounded introduction
to a particular area in the world's most populous continent. The Minor in Asian Studies is a very appropriate accompaniment to majors
in Anthropology, East Asian Languages and Literatures, History, Political Science, Economics, or other Arts and Letters departments.
It is also suitable for students in the College of Business.
This interdisciplinary minor requires four courses in Asian Studies (12 credit hours) from at least three different departments and at least one full year of a relevant Asian language. In the senior year, students write a capstone project under the direction of a faculty member affiliated with the Center and overseen by the Director of the Center for Asian Studies.
Students should meet with the Director of the Center for Asian Studies as early as possible in their academic career in order to plan their courses wisely. They should also meet with her each semester to select approved courses.
Requirements:
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Asian Studies courses, from at least 3 different departments (12 credit hours)
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One year relevant Asian language (10 credit hours)
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Capstone project (3 credit hours)
