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Program Description
The Asian Studies minor provides an interdisciplinary opportunity for study and research focused on the variety of cultural regions of Asia (past and present), particularly South Asia and East Asia. The Asian Studies minor can incorporate courses in a range of areas, including anthropology, art history, Asian languages, history, literature, political science, and religious studies. Courses also frequently address international and cross-cultural issues intersecting with Asia. Through courses and events, the Asian Studies minor promotes awareness and expertise about the region and its connections throughout the world.
Admission into the Minor
Students are expected to formally declare a minor by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama.
Learn More
Check the Asian Studies program page on the Department of Religious Studies website.
| Code and Title | Hours |
| 6 |
| Peoples of Asia | |
| Survey Of Art III | |
| Asian Civilization to 1400 | |
| Modern Asia since 1400 | |
| Religions of World | |
| Survey Of Asian Religion | |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 12 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Electives
Elective courses can be selected from a list approved by the Director of Asian Studies each semester, including courses such as the following:
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of six hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary Courses
Grades in ancillary courses are not computed into the minor grade point average. The minor in Asian studies requires the following outside the minor: two semesters or equivalent proficiency in one language chosen from Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Tibetan or Vietnamese.
Additional Minor Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
