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Asian Studies Minor

Develop a Multifaceted Understanding of Asian Culture

Asian Studies minors have careers in:

The minor prepares you for a career in education at all levels.

Asian studies is an excellent minor for those interested in working in government, politics or public and international affairs.

The minor explores Asian film, art and culture.
The minor offers courses in Asian religions and history.
You can study Chinese and Japanese language and culture in the program.

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Gain an understanding of Asian societies, histories, languages, political systems and geography

Asian Studies Minor Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Minor

The interdisciplinary minor in Asian studies will provide you with a multifaceted understanding of Asian societies, histories, languages, political systems and geographies.

You will take courses in Asian history, art and culture, religion and politics.

Study Abroad

UNCW offers study abroad opportunities in Asia. To learn more, Office of International Programs.

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Sample Courses

Table lists sample courses for this program
HST 363 History of Modern East Asia (Japan)
HST 365 History of Modern South Asia
INT 337 China Encounters the World
JPN 102 Introductory Japanese II
PAR 232 Asian Religions
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How Do I Minor in Asian Studies?

At least six credits of the total 21 must be taken at the 300 level or above. No more than nine hours in a single discipline may be counted toward the minor.

Substitutions may be approved for topic courses, seminars, directed individual study, field work and/or study abroad that focus primarily on Asia.

You must have a grade of “C-” or better for each course counted toward the minor and an overall “C” (2.00) average or better for all courses counted for the minor.

For more information, contact Dr. Gao Bei, program coordinator. 

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