Asian Studies, Minor

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The Asian Studies minor provides students with a foundational understanding of the politics, history, economy, and culture of the region, with particular emphasis on East Asia, as well as intermediate proficiency in one of its major languages. Intermediate language proficiency is required to enroll in some of the minor’s upper-level course work. Asian Studies minors are encouraged to take advantage of Wesleyan’s study abroad offerings in Asia, as well as the rich cultural programming offered through the Wesleyan College Confucius Institute. Students who graduate with a minor in Asian Studies will be able to pair this course of study with studies in their major field to be prepared for a number of graduate programs and career options.

Minor Requirements: Asian Studies (15 hours)

Required Courses (6 hours)

HIS 346: Modern East Asia Credit: 3
CHN 212: Intermediate Chinese II Credit: 3
OR
JPN 212: Intermediate Japanese II Credit: 3
OR
KOR 212: Intermediate Korean II Credit: 3

Electives (9 hours; minimum of 3 hours of 300-level or 400-level coursework)

AST 199: Field Study (up to 3 hours)
AST 250: Introduction to Chinese Culture Credit: 3
AST 296: Special Topics in Asian Studies Credit: 3 (up to 3 hours)
AST 350: Contemporary Asia Credit: 3
AST 396: Special Topics in Asian Studies Credit: 3 (up to 6 hours)
AST 451: Directed Independent Study Credit: 1 - 3 (up to 3 hours)
AST 452: Field Study Credit: 1 - 6 (up to 6 hours)
COM 216: Intercultural Communication Credit: 3
HIS 120: Early Civilizations Credit: 3
OR
HIS 125: The Emergence of the Modern World Credit: 3
AST 205: Perspectives on World Literature Credit: 3
OR
ENG 205: Perspectives on World Literature Credit: 3 *
AST 347: Seminar in World Literature Credit: 3
OR
ENG 347: Seminar in World Literature Credit: 3 *
REL 225: Exploring the World’s Religions Credit: 3
HIS 305: Empires and Diaspora Credit: 3
HIS 323: 20th Century Genocide Credit: 3
POL 335: Politics of the Developing World Credit: 3
TRA 240: Travel Study Seminar in Fine Arts Credit: 1 - 3; Every hour of experiential credit equals 48 contact hours. Cumulative limit is 12 credit hours for all Travel-Study courses.
OR
TRA 242: Travel Study Seminar in Humanities Credit: 1 - 3; Every hour of experiential credit equals 48 contact hours. Cumulative limit is 12 credit hours for all Travel-Study courses.
OR
TRA 244: Travel Study Seminar in Science and Mathematics Credit: 1 - 3; Every hour of experiential credit equals 48 contact hours. Cumulative limit is 12 credit hours for all Travel-Study courses.
OR
TRA 246: Travel Study Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Professional Studies Credit: 1 - 3; Every hour of experiential credit equals 48 contact hours. Cumulative limit is 12 credit hours for all Travel-Study courses. (up to 3-4 hours)**

Note:

*ENG 205 , and ENG 347 will occasionally be offered without sufficient Asian content, at which times they will not be cross-listed as Asian Studies courses.

**TRA course must include travel to an Asian country.