Asian Studies Minor
Hours - 15-18 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2017
Last Revision 5/19/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty Culture, Language & Performing Arts
Sponsoring Program: History
Holokai Category: Arts & Humanities
Program Requirements
Core — 3 Credits
Complete the following course:
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASNS 105 | Introduction to Asian Studies | W, S | 3.0 |
Complete Four Courses in Three Different Disciplines — 12-15 Credits
No credits earned through taking language tests qualify as courses for the minor.
Chinese
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN 101 | Elementary Chinese Conversation and Grammar I | F | 4.0 | |
| CHIN 102 | Elementary Chinese Conversation and Grammar II | W | 4.0 | CHIN 101 or permission of instructor |
| CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese I | F | 4.0 | CHIN 102 or permission of instructor |
| CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese II | W | 4.0 | CHIN 201 or permission of instructor |
| CHIN 301 | Introduction to Chinese Literature | F | 3.0 | CHIN 202 |
| CHIN 311 | Advanced Chinese Conversation | S | 3.0 | CHIN 301 or permission of instructor |
| CHIN 441 | Classical Chinese Literature | W | 3.0 | CHIN 301 or CHIN 311 |
Japanese
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN 101 | Elementary Japanese Conversation and Grammar I | F, W | 4.0 | |
| JPN 102 | Elementary Japanese Conversation and Grammar II | F, W | 4.0 | JPN 101 or permission of instructor |
| JPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese Conversation and Grammar | S | 4.0 | JPN 102 or permission of instructor |
| JPN 202 | Intermediate Japanese II | F | 4.0 | JPN 201 or permission of instructor |
| JPN 301 | Introduction to Japanese Literature | W | 3.0 | JPN 202 |
| JPN 311 | Advanced Intensive Conversation in Japanese | S | 3.0 | JPN 202 or permission of instructor |
| JPN 321 | Selected Reading and Grammar in Japanese | S | 3.0 | JPN 301 |
History
English
Film
Humanities
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 302 | Cultures of Asia | W | 3.0 |
Political Science
| Course Number | Title | Semester Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSC 340 | Asian Governments and International Relations | W | 3.0 |
Additional Program Requirements
**No more than 3 credit hours allowed for double application toward major, minor or Holokai requirements.**
*No language testing credits count toward the minor.*
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a major in history, students will:
- Communicate effectively about the past through written and oral presentations.
- Analyze arguments and perspectives of others.
- Develop information literacy skills for evaluating historical and library sources.
- Discover the value of kuleana (stewardship) in global citizenship through the understanding of world history and apply those values in their own lives, careers, and in giving service.