Asian Studies Minor
Requirements
Completion of the minor requires students to complete 15 credits at the 2000 level and above by completion of Groups A and B.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: History and Culture | ||
| Select six credits from the following group: | 6 | |
| Asian Theatre and Performance | ||
| Modern Japanese Literature | ||
| Modern India | ||
| Modern China | ||
AAAS 2841 | ||
| History of Vietnam | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| Indian Art and Popular Culture: Independence to the Present | ||
| Japanese Americans and World War II | ||
| East Asia to the Mid-Nineteenth Century | ||
| East Asia Since the Mid-Nineteenth Century | ||
| The Vietnam War | ||
AAAS 3875 | ||
| Illness and Curing | ||
| The Art of China | ||
ARTH 3740 | ||
| Language and Identity in Greater China | ||
| Chinese Film | ||
| Introduction to Chinese Linguistics | ||
| Women in Chinese Literature and Film | ||
| Mask Theatre | ||
| Literature and Culture of India | ||
| History of the Ocean | ||
| Modern China | ||
HIST 2841 | ||
| History of Vietnam | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| The Vietnam War | ||
| War and Diplomacy in East Asia | ||
HIST 3875 | ||
| Group B: Politics, Movements, and Activism | ||
| Select six credits from the following group: | 6 | |
| Sociological Perspectives on Asian American Women | ||
| Introducing India: Diversity and Dynamism | ||
| Asian Indian Women: Activism and Social Change in India and the United States | ||
| International Human Rights | ||
| Comparative Perspectives on Human Rights | ||
| Chinese Politics and Economy | ||
| The Political Economy of East Asia | ||
POLS 3472 | ||
| White Racism | ||
| African Americans and Social Protest | ||
| Additional Credits | ||
| An additional three credits can be taken from either Group A or Group B | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Students may count up to six credit hours in independent study or special topics that focus on Asian Studies with the written pre-approval of the minor coordinator. This minor is offered by the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute.
Recommended Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 1140 | Introduction to Asian Art | 3 |
| CHIN 1121 | Traditional Chinese Culture | 3 |
| CHIN 1122 | Modern Chinese Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Major Works of Eastern Literature | 3 |
| HIST 1801 | History of Asia in the World to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1805 | Key Words in East Asian History and Culture | 3 |
Minor Advisors
Professor Jason Oliver Chang, Director, Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, Beach Hall, Room 417 or Professor Na-Rae Kim. For more information, contact Jason Oliver Chang by email at jason.o.chang@uconn.edu or by phone at 860-486-5717.