Minor - East Asian Studies
Minor - East Asian Studies
Description
Students interested in China, Japan, and Korea, especially the interconnections between East Asian culture, history, and politics, should consider the East Asian Studies minor. This interdisciplinary course of study provides students with a critical understanding of East Asia’s central role in the world, both past and present. The minor helps prepare students for dynamic careers in multiple fields, including business, finance, law, medicine, policy, and academia.
Course Requirements
A minor in East Asian studies consists of 18 hours from at least three different academic units (e.g., Hst, Inst, Rel) from the approved list below, with at least one course from each of the three categories: courses with a focus on China, courses with a focus on Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and courses with a regional focus. Students who complete relevant internships, study abroad courses, and special topics courses will consult with the East Asian studies director prior to enrollment in the course for approval and to determine the appropriate category for the course. The same course may not satisfy requirements for both a student's major and his or her minor. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses applied toward the minor. Up to 6 credits in an East Asian language (Chin, Japn, Kor) may be used toward the minor.
Courses with a focus on China
AH 381. Art of China |
Chin 300. Envision Taiwan |
Chin 361. China through Film and Literature |
Hst 381. Late Imperial and Modern China |
Hst 382. China in Revolution |
Hst 383. China and the United States since 1784 |
Inst 341. Contemporary China |
Mlll 302. China through Literature and Film |
Pol 324. Politics of China |
PPL 376. Policymaking and Governance in China |
Rel 325/Phil 309. Chinese Religions: Confucianism and Daoism |
Courses with a focus on Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea)
Anth 345/Geog 344. Korea: People, Places, and Futures |
AH 382. Art of Japan |
AH 384. Art of Korea |
Hst 389. History of Japan-U.S. Relations |
Hst 482. Samurai in Film |
Hst 387. Modern Japan |
Inst 345. Japan in the World |
Inst 346. The Two Koreas |
Courses with a regional focus
AH 380. Asian Art |
Hst 180. Intro to East Asian History |
Hst 385/G St 364. Gender/Sexuality in East Asian History |
Inst 310. Topics in East Asian Studies |
Inst 331. Topics in East Asian Studies Abroad |
Pol 337. Asia in World Affairs |
Pol 387. Political Economy of East Asia |
Rel 102. Introduction to Asian Religions |
Rel 308. Buddhism |
Rel 325. Chinese Religions: Confucianism & Daoism |
Rel 353. Sacred Texts in East Asian Religions |
Soc 359. Sociology of Globalization |
Other Academic Requirements
Students must demonstrate interest in an East Asian language by completing 6 hours of language at any level (including 1XX) with a minimum grade of C.