Asian and Asian American Studies Minor

The minor in Asian and Asian American studies is an interdisciplinary concentration offering the advanced study of Asian cultures and the histories and experiences of communities of Asian descent residing in the United States. This 9-credit minor is an ideal choice for students majoring in accounting, business, finance, management, or any discipline in the liberal arts. This minor is particularly recommended for students who are preparing for careers in education, law, business, social work, journalism, politics, and nonprofit organizations.

To complete the liberal arts minor in Asian and Asian American studies, students are required to take two courses numbered 3000 and higher from the electives list and a capstone course.

In addition to fulfilling the 9-credit requirement, students interested in the Asian and Asian American studies minor are strongly advised to take at least one year of Chinese or Japanese language courses.

Requirements for the Minor

Required Courses Electives

Choose two courses numbered 3000 or higher from the following:

AAS 3080	A Survey of Asian History (HIS 3080)	3 credits
AAS 3085	Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies	3 credits
AAS 3175	The Lives of Hinduism (ANT 3175, REL 3175, SOC 3175)	3 credits
AAS 3180	Philosophies from Japan (PHI 3180)	3 credits
AAS 3345	Asian American History (HIS 3345)	3 credits
AAS 3346	The Rise of Asia in World Affairs (HIS 3346), (POL 3346)	3 credits
AAS 3363	Chinese Politics (POL 3363)	3 credits
AAS 3540	The Tradition of Islam (ANT 3540), (REL 3540), (SOC 3540)	3 credits
AAS 3781	History of Modern Southeast Asia (HIS 3781)	3 credits
AAS 3820	History of Chinese Religion (HIS 3820)	3 credits
AAS 3821	South Asian Religion (ANT 3821, REL 3821)	3 credits
AAS 3842	The Making of Modern India (POL 3842)	3 credits
AAS 3851	The Heritage of Chinese Civilization (HIS 3851)	3 credits
AAS 3852	Modernization and Westernization in Asia (HIS 3852)	3 credi
AAS 3853	The Emergence of Modern Japan (HIS 3853)	3 credits
AAS 3854	China in Revolution (HIS 3854)	3 credits
AAS 4005	Advanced Japanese: Learning Through Content and Multimedia (JPN 4005)	3 credits
AAS 4010	Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective (SOC 4010)	3 credits
AAS 4905	Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan (JPS 4905 – formerly CMP 4905)	3 credits
AAS 4906	Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture (JPS 4906 – formerly CMP 4906)	3 credits
AAS 4907	Film and Moving Image Culture in Japan (JPS 4907, FLM 4907- formerly CMP 4907)	3 credits
AAS 4908	Critical Approaches to Anime, Fandom, and Conventions (JPS 4908)	3 credits
ANT 3113	Cultures and Peoples of India (SOC 3113)	3 credits
ANT 3114	Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands (SOC 3114)	3 credits
ART 3220	Islamic Art	3 credits
ART 3260	Asian Art	3 credits
ENG 3032	Asian American Literature (formerly Ethnic Literature )*	3 credits
ENG 3840	Literature and Philosophy of South Asia	3 credits
ENG 3950	Topics in Literature*	3 credits
HIS 3084	The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad (REL 3084)	3 credits
HIS 3085	The Islamic Middle East and North Africa: 1622-1789	3 credits
HIS 3086	The Modern Middle East and North Africa (POL 3086)	3 credits
HIS 3841	Ancient India	3 credits
HIS 3860	Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History*	3 credits
MSC 3005	World Music	3 credits
PHI 3155	Philosophies from India	3 credits
PHI 3165	Classical Buddhism	3 credits
PHI 3170	Classical Chinese Philosophy	3 credits
PHI 3180	Japanese Philosophy	3 credits
POL 3365	Asian Political Systems	3 credits
REL 3540	The Tradition of Islam	3 credits

*Topics as relevant to the minor.
**Feit Seminar

Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.

Spring 2026 Asian & Asian American Studies Course Offerings

(Subject to Change)

AAS 4907 Film and Moving Image Culture in Japan – Capstone Course

(Cross-listed with JPS 4907 MFA-LEC Regular; 27264, FLM 4907 MFA-LEC Regular; 37597)

MFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37598

Online-Synchronous: Friday 11:10AM – 2:05PM

Instructor: April Gorzke

AAS 3345 Asian American History

(Cross-listed with HIS 3345 EMWA-LEC Regular; 26773)

EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 32021

In Person: MoWe 2:30PM – 3:45PM

Instructor: Charlotte Brooks

AAS 4906 Critical Approaches to Japanese

(Cross-listed with JPS 4906 ETRA-LEC Regular; 27263)

ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 32023

In Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM

Instructor: Mimi Okabe

AAS 4908 Critical Approaches to Anime, Fandom, and Conventions

(Cross-listed with JPS 4908 CTRA-LEC Regular; 46964)

CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 46970

In Person: TuTh 10:45AM-12:00PM

Instructor: Mimi Okabe

MSC 3005 Critical Approaches to Japanese

DMW-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27948

In Person: MoWe 12:50PM – 2:05PM

Instructor: Elizabeth Wollman

POL 3842 The Making of Modern India

(Cross-listed with AAS 3842)

NETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 43834

Online Asynchronous

Instructor: Hill Krishnan

Contact

Professor Charlotte Brooks, Acting Program Director

Program Committee Members

Carla Bellamy, Sociology and Anthropology
Charlotte Brooks, History
Eva Chou, English
Kenneth Guest, Sociology and Anthropology
Shigeru Suzuki, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
Ping Xu, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
John Yu, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature

AAS 4900	Capstone Course: Critical Issues in Asian and Asian American Studies	3 credits
AAS 4907	Film and Moving Image Culture in Japan (JPS 4907, FLM 4907- formerly CMP 4907)	3 credits
AAS 4010	Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective (SOC 4010)	3 credits