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ARTH 3810: Art of China
3 credits
This course examines and analyzes selected works of art and architecture in China.
"The minor was a great help to furthering my understanding of Asia and its complexities. It helped prepare me to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea."
Lake Dodson (B.A. in Political Science, Minors in East Asian Studies and Global Security Studies, '24)
About the Minor in East Asian Studies
The College of Liberal Arts offers the interdisciplinary minor in East Asian Studies. It focuses on China, Japan, and Korea, especially the interconnections between East Asian culture, history, and politics. Students gain a critical understanding of East Asia’s central role in the world, both past and present.
The minor helps prepare students for dynamic careers in multiple fields, including business, finance, law, government, policy, medicine, and academia. Students can ttailor the minor to their interests and future plans through choices of coursework and unique opportunities such as study abroad and internships.
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Program Information
Degree
Required Credit Hours
18
Program Type
Minor
Program Location
School
What are some courses you will take to earn an East Asian Studies Minor?
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your Minor in East Asian Studies.
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INST 3460: The Two Koreas
3 credits
This course examines the political, economic, cultural systems of North Korea and South Korea.
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HIST 3870: Modern Japanese History
3 credits
Beginning with Japan's early modern past and the origins of global integration, the course explores Japan's rise as a modern state, its plunge into militarism and war, and its subsequent economic "miracle".
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POLS 3320: Political Economy of East Asia
3 credits
Analyzes political and economic impacts of development strategies in open economies of East and Southeast Asia.
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RELG 1020: Introduction to Asian Religions
3 credits
This course introduces students to the religious and philosophical traditions arising from India, China, and Japan, which include Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism. The course does not require previous knowledge of Asian languages or history, and provides a convenient starting point for those who want to explore Asian cultures.
Welcome from the Director
"Our students are global citizens, with a strong grasp of intercultural communication and experience in learning the unfamiliar. These are qualities that match well with any major and can help a person stand out in any career trajectory.
The East Asian Studies minor signals that a student has taken a different path, that they are motivated people who have developed expertise in very difficult East Asian languages, and have wide-ranging familiarity with East Asian cultures, history, and politics."
Peter Thilly
Director of East Asian Studies and Associate Professor of History
Affiliated Faculty
Meet the faculty that teach courses in East Asian Studies.
Cheng-Fu Chen
- Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Gang Guo
- Croft Associate Professor of Political Science
Joshua Howard
- Professor and Associate Chair of History Department
Bokyung Kim
- Instructional Associate Professor of Art History
Fei Lan
- Associate Professor of Religion
Bridget Martin
- Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Korean Studies
Peter Thilly
- Associate Professor of History and Director of the Interdisciplinary Minor in East Asian Studies
Noell Wilson
- Executive Director of the Croft Institute for International Studies and Croft Associate Professor of History and International Studies
Enhance your Academic Experience
According to national surveys, employers are more likely to hire college graduates who have:
- had professional internships,
- worked with people from diverse backgrounds on community service,
- collaborated with peers on projects,
- taken multiple courses with significant writing,
- produced a senior project or thesis, and
- studied abroad.
These experiences are about core liberal arts skills of thinking, communicating, interpersonal skills, and understanding the world around us. Showcase and enhance these skills in an internship opportunity for that first step into the professional world.
We encourage students in the East Asian Studies minor to combine coursework with these hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. For example, one student interned with a Tokyo newspaper while studying abroad. He is now a professional journalist.
Beyond the Classroom
College education is more than what is learned in the classroom, studio, or lab. Explore opportunities to enhance your learning on campus and off.
What Can You Do After Graduation?
- International Business
- Graduate School
- Law School
- Education
- Journalism
- Government
- Non-Profits
Alum Spotlight
Lauren Reddoch earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, comprised of minors in Chinese, East Asian Studies, and Entrepreneurship. She is now an Account Executive with a Japanese company, Konica Minolta, a global corporation with expertise in digital, optical, and electronic technology.
Lauren Reddoch
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies ('21)
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