Minor Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ASIAN STUDIES:

A total of twenty (20) credits as follows:

1. Asian Studies 150: Themes in Asian Studies
2. Four additional courses (200-level or above) chosen from at least two different departments. One of these courses may take the form of a directed inquiry if approved by the Asian Studies Committee. Courses currently being offered which meet this requirement are:
   1. History
      History 105: Modern East Asian Revolutions 
      History 281: East Asia in the Modern World
      History 282: Traditional China
      History 283: Modern China
      History 288: Japan Since 1800
      History 293: Ancient and Medieval India
      History 294: Modern India
      History 391: Gandhi
      History 481: Cold War in East Asia
   2. International Studies
      International Studies 261: Government and Politics of China
      International Studies 262: China’s Foreign Policy
      International Studies 431-432: Topics in International Studies (when topic centers on Asia)
   3. Modern Languages and Literatures
      Chinese 205: Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation
      Chinese 210: Chinese Literary Heritage
      Chinese 214: Introduction to Chinese Culture
      Chinese 215: Images of Women in Chinese Literature and Film
      Chinese 220: Contemporary Chinese Cinema
   4. Religious Studies
      Religion Studies 255: Living Religions in Today’s World (when topic centers on Asia)
      Religion Studies 258: Topics in the History of Religions (when topic centers on Asia)
   5. Theatre
      Theatre 270: Introduction to Asian Theatre
      Theatre 360: Introduction to Theatre in India