Asian Studies

Asian Studies

Minor

Acquire expertise in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the third most common language in the U.S. while developing an understanding of this rich and diverse culture. A minor in Asian Studies includes four courses in Mandarin language and five courses exploring history, political science, religious studies, and culture. This minor gives you the skills to work in and with Sinophone areas of the world or to pursue graduate study in East Asia-related fields. Graduates may work in government service, NGOs, cyber security, international business, or education. This minor pairs well with majors in Intelligence Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Art, etc.

The Asian Studies minor requires eight courses, with four required courses and four electives. The courses are:

Asian Studies instructor teaching two female students the language while sitting down at a table

Course Requirements

CHNS 101: Intro to Mandarin I (3 Credits)
CHNS 102: Intro to Mandarin II (3 Credits)
CHNS 203: Intro to Mandarin I (3 Credits)
CHNS 204: Intermediate Mandarin II (3 Credits)
ASIA 125: Asian Cultures (3 Credits)
ASIA 127: China/India: Two Giants in Asia (3 Credits)
ASIA 135: Food, Thought, and Art (3 Credits)
RLST 207: Buddhism (3 Credits)
POLI 241: Comparative Politics: Asia (3 Credits)

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate communicative proficiency in Mandarin at the Intermediate level, orally and in writing
Discuss and analyze data and events related to Asian countries from a more comprehensive perspective
Demonstrate an understanding of the geography, history, society, and politics of the Asian world
Display cultural competency and understanding of the peoples, cultures, and value systems in Asia

The School of Humanities

Department of Anthropology and World Languages

Academics

Alice Edwards, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Anthropology and World Languages
Office: Preston 206