ASIA - Asian Studies Minor

The East Asian studies major provides students with a broad introduction to the cultures and societies of East Asia and their interrelationships. The major includes, first, a core curriculum that consists of two years of Chinese or Japanese language study as well as one course introducing East Asian cultural history, and, second, a major concentration that focuses either on premodern or modern society and culture. East Asian studies majors are also encouraged to spend at least one semester at an approved program in mainland China, Taiwan, or Japan,and may potentially pursue Korean language through approved off-campus programs. Majors in Chinese or Japanese may count no more than two courses toward both their major in East Asian Studies and their major in Chinese or Japanese. Minors in Chinese or Japanese may court no more than one course toward both their major in East Asian studies and their minor in Chinese or Japanese.