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 | ||
| Introducing India: Diversity and Dynamism | ||
| Asian American Experience Since 1850 | ||
| Asian American Literature | ||
| Topics in Chinese 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 | ||
| Illness and Curing | ||
| The Art of China | ||
| Language and Identity in Greater China | ||
| Chinese Film | ||
| Introduction to Chinese Linguistics | ||
| Women in Chinese Literature and Film | ||
| Shadow Theatre | ||
| Literature and Culture of India | ||
| History of the Ocean | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Modern Japan | ||
| Empire and Nation in Southeast Asia | ||
| History of Vietnam | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| The Vietnam War | ||
| War and Diplomacy in East Asia | ||
| 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 | ||
| China and the West | ||
| Foreign Relations of China Since 1949 | ||
| International Human Rights | ||
| Chinese Politics and Economy | ||
| Comparative Perspectives on Human Rights | ||
| The Political Economy of East Asia | ||
| 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 | |
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 |
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.
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.