2023-2024 Catalog

Minor: Asian Studies, 18 Credits

Learning Goals for the Asian Studies Minor

Students who complete the Asian studies minor will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss significant texts, figures, events, and trends (cultural; historical; religious; philosophical; scientific; economic) from a broad range of Asian contexts.
  • Articulate ways in which relationships between Asian civilizations and communities have shaped, and continue to shape, the region.
  • Articulate ways in which the events and ideas from the Asian continent have shaped, and continue to shape, international culture and history.
  • Identify and utilize a variety of resources on Asian history and culture available throughout the New York City region (museums; archives; government and non-profit organizations; theatres; etc.)
  • Demonstrate through research papers and presentations an in-depth understanding of one Asian nation’s history and culture.

Requirements

Required courses: (6 credits)

HIST 232/IS 232East Asian Civilizations

3

RS 120 Introduction to the Religions of Asia

3

Four of the following, three of which must be 300-level or above and two of which must be from non-IS disciplines: (12 credits)

AIP 301Ghost Stories and Fox Tales in Chinese Culture (IP)

3

AIP 302Chinese Culture through Fiction and Drama (IP)

3

ART 270Survey of Asian Art

3

EWL 420Contemporary India Seminar 

3

HIST 237/IS 237Modern East Asia 

3

HIST 238/IS 238Modern China

3

HIST 239/IS 239Modern Japan

3

HIST 372/IS 372Women and Family in Chinese History

3

HIST 374/IS 374History of the People’s Republic of China

3

PHIL 328

PHIL 329/RS 329Indian Philosophy

3

RS 337Buddhism

3

RS 339Hinduism

3

THTR 465 Advanced Studies in Drama & Theatre

3