Asian Studies
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Asian Studies (MC 231)
805 University Hall
(312) 996-3382
The minor in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that focuses on East, Southeast, and South Asia. Courses offered in Asian Studies allow students to gain familiarity with the history, cultures, and societies of these regions. Asian Studies minors will acquire the background they need for a deeper understanding of Asia, both as a region in itself and as a major part of the emerging global context.
Students wishing to minor in Asian Studies must complete 15 semester hours, at least 8 of which must be at the 200-level or above. The courses used to complete the minor should comply with the following requirements:
| Required Courses—Asian Studies Minor | Hours |
| ASST 270—Topics in Asian Cultures and Societies | 3 |
| At least one 400-level course related to Asia | 3 |
| Three courses either from the lists below or chosen in consultation with an advisor. | 9 |
| Total Hours—Asian Studies Minor | 15 |
Courses Recommended for the
Minor in Asian Studies
| Courses | Hours |
| Anthropology (ANTH) | |
| 273—Ethnography of Southeast Asia Same as GEOG 273 |
3 |
| Asian Studies (ASST) | |
| 109—East Asian Civilization: China Same as HIST 109 |
3 |
| 110—East Asian Civilization: Japan Same as HIST 110 |
3 |
| 219—Art and Architecture of East Asia Same as AH 219 |
3 |
| 220—Buddhist Art and Architecture Same as AH 220 |
3 |
| 228—Sociology of Asia and Asian Americans Same as SOC 228 |
3 |
| 231—Politics in China Same as POLS 231 |
3 |
| 270—Topics in Asian Cultures and Societies | 3 |
| 271—Late Imperial China: 1500 to 1911 Same as HIST 271 |
3 |
| 272—China since 1911 Same as HIST 272 |
3 |
| 275—History of South Asia Same as HIST 275 |
3 |
| 276—Modern South Asia, 1857 to the Present Same as HIST 276 |
3 |
| 278—Topics in the Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture of Asia Same as AH 278 |
3 |
| 279—South Asian Cultures and Societies Same as ANTH 279 |
3 |
| 471—Topics in Asian Art and Architecture Same as AH 471 |
3 |
| 472—Issues and Events in 20th Century China Same as HIST 472 |
3 |
| 473—Topics in East Asian History Same as HIST 473 |
3 |
| 478—Women in Chinese History Same as HIST 478 |
3 |
| 479—Culture and Colonialism in South Asia Same as ANTH 479, HIST 479 |
3 |
| Economics (ECON) | |
| 325—Topics in Economic Historya | 3 |
| History (HIST) | |
| 497—Topics in Cultural Historya | 3 |
| Linguistics and Languages | |
| Only one course in either Chinese or Japanese language may be counted toward the minor. | |
| CHIN 101—Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
| CHIN 102—Elementary Chinese II | 4 |
| CHIN 103—Intermediate Chinese I | 4 |
| CHIN 104—Intermediate Chinese II | 4 |
| CHIN 111—Chinese for Students from Chinese Background I | 4 |
| CHIN 112—Chinese for Students from Chinese Background II | 4 |
| JPN 101—Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| JPN 102—Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
| JPN 103—Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
| JPN 104—Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
| JPN 200—Advanced Spoken Japanese | 3 |
| JPN 215—Japanese Language and Culture Same as LING 215 |
3 |
| Sociology (SOC) | |
| 268—Introduction to Comparative Sociologya | 3 |
| 440—Topics in Organizations and Institutionsa | 3 |
| 448—Sociology of Developmenta | 3 |
| Theatre (THTR) | |
| 245—East Asian Theater | 3 |
a When topic is Asia.
