Academic Requirements

Requirements for the Major (B.A.)

Interdisciplinary, 12 courses
At least two years of one Asian language (normally four courses). Students may be exempted from this requirement by passing a proficiency test permitting them to enter the third year or above of an Asian language. Students who take advantage of this exemption still must complete at least 12 courses in Asian studies for the major. The departmental introductory course: ASN 101 The Intellectual and Religious Foundations of Asian Civilizations; at least two social science courses on Asia; at least two humanities courses on Asia; at least two courses on Asia at the 300 or 400 level.

Requirements for the Minor

Interdisciplinary, 7 courses
At least one year of an Asian language (normally two courses). Students may be exempted from this requirement by passing a proficiency test permitting them to enter the second year or above of an Asian language. Students who take advantage of this exemption still must complete at least seven courses in Asian studies for the minor. The departmental introductory course: ASN 101 The Intellectual and Religious Foundations of Asian Civilization; at least one social science course on Asia; at least one humanities course on Asia; at least one course on Asia at the 300 or 400 level.

For more information, contact

Sheila K. Bennett, Professor of Sociology and Asi, ext. 3145, 208 Stern Hall

Chi-Chiang Huang, Professor of Asian Languages a, ext. 3553, 207 Stern Hall

James-Henry Holland, Associate Professor of Asian L, ext. 3642, 108 Stern Hall

Dept. Secretary:

Judy Mahoney
781- 3179
(8 - 10 a.m.)

Fax: 781-3027