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.
Spring/Winter 2025 Asian & Asian American Studies Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
AAS 3085 Topics in Asian & Asian Ameri Studies
(cross-listed with HIS 3085 ETA; Class Number: 20218)
ETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 34428
Hybrid Asynchronous: Tu 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Charlotte Brooks
AAS 3346 The Rise Of Asia World Affairs
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 20164
Online Synchronous: Mo/We 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Myung-koo Kang
AAS 4906 Critical Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture
(cross-listed with JPS 4906)
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: TBA
In Person: MoWe 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: TBA
AAS 4907 Film & Moving Image Culture in Japan
(cross-listed with JPS/FLM 4907)
MFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 22513
Online Synchronous: Fr 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: April Gorzke
HIS 3086 Modern Middle East & North Africa
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 5823
Online Synchronous: Tu/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Kevin McGinnis
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