The Asian Studies program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide
the student with a broad understanding of the traditional and modern civilizations
of East Asia and Southeast Asia. The Asian Studies program offers both major and
minor specialization. Study of an Asian language is strongly recommended for all
majors and minors, and language courses beyond level 4 may be counted toward the
major requirements.
Students majoring in Asian Studies will choose a core of four courses, concentrating
on either traditional or contemporary Asia, and also take a seminar as part of
the major. To assure that students receive training in a specific discipline,
students are required to complete a minor (18 hours) in the discipline of their
choice, in addition to their Asian Studies courses, as a requirement of the major.