Asian Studies Major/Minor

Simply put, Asia matters. Home to nearly 60% of the world's population, ancient and enduring civilizations, five major world religions, hundreds of languages, a variety of political systems, and remarkable biodiversity, Asia, the largest continent, is of uniquely strategic importance in contemporary global politics and economics. Majors take at least one course each in the South Asian and East Asian traditions to learn about the "many Asias" in a comparatist perspective.

Asian Studies majors and minors go on to prestigious careers as doctors, lawyers, development economists, and leading academics.

Major in Asian Studies
10 courses (40 credits) beyond the 100 level including
- 1 course each in the South Asian and East Asian traditions

Minor in Asian Studies
5 courses (20 credits) including
- a maximum of 1 course at the 100 level
- a maximum of 2 language courses (must be at a level of 200 or above)

Minor in Hindi Language
4 courses (16 credits) above
- Hindi 101 and Hindi 102
- 4 additional courses from among the following: Hindi 201, Hindi 202, Hindi 301, Hindi 302, or an approved course in Hindi Literature. Students with previous knowledge of Hindi above the intermediate level may obtain a minor in Hindi by passing a placement test and taking three additional courses as described above.

 

* All courses must be taken for a letter grade in order to count for the major or minor.
* Students are strongly encouraged to have a minimum of four semesters in an Asian language by the time they complete the requirements for the major.
* Courses offered by other departments on Asian topics can be counted the major, if approved by the student's advisor.
* Courses cannot be counted twice to fulfill a major or minor other than Asian Studies.

To declare the major or minor, stop by the Asian Studies office at 1385 Oxford Rd. in the ICIS/CIPA building. We are on the first floor in room 102. You can also visit Dr. Sara McClintock in S222 Callaway Center. You will be instructed to fill out a declaration form, which will then go to the Registrar.

Questions? Call Angie Brewer at 404-727-2108.