Asian Studies Program (ASIA)
The program in Asian Studies provides students the opportunity to explore cultures and traditions in Asia, especially the regions of East, Himalayan, South, and Southeast Asia. The program’s interdisciplinary curriculum builds upon strengths in various fields of study to offer diverse avenues of inquiry and investigative methods relevant to Asia. Specifically, students in the Asian Studies Program are encouraged to pursue interests across several disciplines, such as Anthropology, Art History, Government, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Anthropology.
The program in Asian Studies is not a major. Courses applied toward requirements for this program may also be counted toward requirements that will satisfy other programs, majors, or minors. Successful completion of the program will be noted on the transcript and on the program for commencement exercises.
Students pursuing the program in Asian Studies may NOT also minor in Chinese Studies.
Subject to the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator, coursework relevant to the Asian Studies program taken with an approved Study Abroad program in East, Himalayan, South, or Southeast Asia may apply to the program requirements. The Asian Studies program offers two tracks, the culture track and the language and culture track. Both tracks require a minimum of 18 credit hours.
Requirements for the Program in Asian Studies, Culture Track
| Group A, Chinese Culture | 6 | |
| Art of China | ||
| Chinese Culture Through Film | ||
| Intercultural Communication Between East and West | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Chinese Literature in Translation | ||
| China: Politics, Economy and Foreign Relations | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Group B, Art and History | 6 | |
| Survey of Asian Art History | ||
| Islamic Art | ||
| Art of South Asia | ||
| Art of Japan | ||
| Empires & Antiquities | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Group C, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion | 6 | |
| Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania | ||
| Buddhist Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Islam | ||
| Buddhist Religious Traditions | ||
| Hindu Religious Traditions | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Requirements for the Program in Asian Studies, Language and Cultures Track
| Language Requirement | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Beginning Active Chinese | ||
| Beginning Active Chinese | ||
| Low Intermediate Chinese | ||
| Low Intermediate Chinese | ||
| High Intermediate Chinese | ||
| Low Advanced Chinese | ||
| Advanced Chinese I | ||
| Advanced Chinese II | ||
| Group A, Chinese Culture | 3 | |
| Art of China | ||
| Chinese Culture Through Film | ||
| Intercultural Communication Between East and West | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Chinese Literature in Translation | ||
| China: Politics, Economy and Foreign Relations | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Group B, Art and History | 3 | |
| Survey of Asian Art History | ||
| Islamic Art | ||
| Art of South Asia | ||
| Art of Japan | ||
| Empires & Antiquities | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Group C, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion | 3 | |
| Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania | ||
| Buddhist Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Islam | ||
| Buddhist Religious Traditions | ||
| Hindu Religious Traditions | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania | ||
| Survey of Asian Art History | ||
| Islamic Art | ||
| Art of South Asia | ||
| Art of Japan | ||
| Empires & Antiquities | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Buddhist Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Islam | ||
| Buddhist Religious Traditions | ||
| Hindu Religious Traditions | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
With the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator, students pursuing the language and culture track may substitute coursework in an Asian language other than Chinese when taken with an approved Study Abroad program.