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
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.
Fall 2024 Asian & Asian American Studies Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
AAS 3180 Philosophies from Japan
(cross-listed with PHI 3180)
QMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27125
In-Person: M/W 7:30PM – 8:45PM
Instructor: TBA
AAS 3363 Chinese Politics
(cross-listed with POL 3363)
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27013
In-Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Xiaonan Wang
AAS 3781 History of Modern Southeast Asia
(cross-listed with HIS 3781)
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 25047
In-Person: M/W 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Martina Nguyen
AAS 3821 South Asian Religion
(cross-listed with ANT/REL 3821)
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27376
In-Person: M/W 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Carla Bellamy
AAS 3842 Making of Modern India
(cross-listed with HIS/POL 3842)
NETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27021
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Hill Krishnan
AAS 4905 Language, Literature, and Culture of Japan
(cross-listed with JPS 4905)
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26976
In-Person: Tu/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: TBA
AAS 4906 Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture
(cross-listed with JPS 4906)
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 32672
In-Person: M/W 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Shigeru Suzuki
Contact
Professor Shigeru Suzuki, Program Director
646-312-4235
Program Committee Members
- Carla Bellamy, Sociology and Anthropology
- Charlotte Brooks, History
- Eva Chou, English
- Kenneth Guest, Sociology and Anthropology
- Ping Xu, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature
- John Yu, Modern Languages and Comparative Literature