The Asian Studies minor satisfies a demand for more knowledge of Asia, a region with growing importance in global business, international politics, and world environmental issues. As an interdisciplinary program, it enhances the portfolio of UNCP graduates as they enter the increasingly competitive workplace where nuanced and informed decision-making is key in a globally diverse and complex society. See the Department of History for a complete description of this program.

Requirements for a Minor in Asian Studies

Core Requirements: 6 Sem. Hrs.

HST 2220. Introduction to Asian Studies (3 credits) or
PHI 2220. Introduction to Asian Studies (3 credits) or
PLS 2220. Introduction to Asian Studies (3 credits)

and one of the following:

HST 1140. World Civilizations to 1500 (3 credits)
HST 1150. World Civilizations since 1500 (3 credits)
ECN 2410. Asian Economies (3 credits)

Guided Electives: 12 Sem. Hrs.

Four courses from at least two different departments, with a minimum of three 3000/4000-level courses

Economics, Finance, and Decision Sciences:

ECN 2410. Asian Economies (3 credits)
ECN 4060. Comparative Economic Systems (3 credits)
ECN 4400. International Trade (3 credits)
FIN 4210. International Finance (3 credits)

English:

ENG 2180. Asian American Literature (3 credits)
ENG 3170. Post-Colonial Literature (3 credits)
ENGS 33xx. Special Topics in Literature (3 credits) (Asian theme required)

History:

HST 3440. History of Modern East Asia (3 credits)
HST 3450. The United States and East Asia (3 credits)
ENG 3720. Civic Writing (3 credits)
HST 3730. Comparative Asian Civilizations (3 credits)
HST 4270. Modern European Cultural History (3 credits)

Philosophy and Religion:

REL 2160. Asian Religions (3 credits)
REL 3420. Hindu Traditions (3 credits)
REL 3430. Buddhist Traditions (3 credits)
REL 3028. Cultural and Religious History of China (3 credits) or
HST 3028. Cultural and Religious History of China (3 credits)
REL 3029. Cultural and Religious History of Korea and Japan (3 credits) or
HST 3029. Cultural and Religious History of Korea and Japan (3 credits)
PHI 4500. Advanced Studies in Eastern Philosophies and Religions (3 credits) or
REL 4500. Advanced Studies in Eastern Philosophies and Religions (3 credits)

Politics:

PLS 3010. Political Parties and Interest Groups in the United States (3 credits)
PLS 3750. Politics in the Developing World (3 credits)

Sociology and Criminal Justice:

SOC 3160. Development and Globalization (3 credits)
SOC 4480.

Total: 18 Sem. Hrs.

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