Asia-Pacific Studies, Minor

Introduction

The Asia-Pacific Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program of study across the humanities and social sciences. It is intended for students who want to develop a knowledge and understanding of the cultures, politics, societies, and histories of Asia and the Pacific Rim, either for their future careers or for their personal interest. The minor will provide students with knowledge of global processes that connect people, places, and technologies within the Asia-Pacific region.

The minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits (including 8 upper-division credits) from the following courses listed below. Although an Asian language is not required, it is highly encouraged; up to 8 course credits from Asian language classes at the 200-level or higher may be counted towards the minor. Courses taken while studying abroad may be used in the minor only with approval of the Asia-Pacific Studies Chair.

Minor Requirements: 20 Credits

Students must take at least 8 upper-division credits.

One of the Following: 4 Credits

ANTH 203 - Contemporary Pacific Studies 4 credit(s)
HIST 115 - East Asian Civilization 4 credit(s)
IS 222 /HUM 222 - Introduction to East Asian Studies 4 credit(s)

One of the Following: 4 Credits

HIST 203 - History in the Pacific World 4 credit(s)
POLS 345 - International Political Economy 4 credit(s)
SOC 305 - Racism & Ethnicity in Hawaii 2 or 4 credit(s)
SOC 360 - Critical Race Theory 4 credit(s)

Electives: 12 Credits

No more than 8 credits from Asian Language courses at the 200-level or higher may be counted.

ARTHI 276 - Art & Architecture of Asia 4 credit(s)
CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese 4 credit(s)
CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese 4 credit(s)
GSS 211 /HUM 211 - Preparation for Travel in India 2 credit(s)
GSS 310 /HUM 310 - Travel in India: Gender Society Service 2 credit(s)
IS 222 /HUM 222 - Introduction to East Asian Studies 4 credit(s)
HIST 115 - East Asian Civilization 4 credit(s)
HIST 203 - History in the Pacific World 4 credit(s)
HIST 216 - History of Modern Japan 4 credit(s)
HIST 217 - Making of Modern China 4 credit(s)
HIST 318 /IS 318 - The Business of Capitalism in East Asia 4 credit(s)
HIST 319 - Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire 4 credit(s)
HUM 213 - Introduction to Japanese Literature 4 credit(s)
HUM 351 /THEA 351 - Traditional Theater of East Asia 4 credit(s)
JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese 4 credit(s)
JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese 4 credit(s)
PHIL 305 - Asian Philosophy 4 credit(s)
SOC 305 - Racism & Ethnicity in Hawaii 2 or 4 credit(s)

Additional Elective Credit Option:

The following also may be taken as electives, although no more than 4 credits from these courses may apply to the minor:

ENGL 324 - PostCol Lit:Tales of Conquests Retold 4 credit(s)
HIST 333 - History of the British Empire 4 credit(s)
IS 311 /HUM 311 - Global Skills I: Prepare 2 credit(s)
IS 312 /HUM 312 - Global Skills II: Engage 1 credit(s)
POLS 340 - Security, Rights & Globalization 4 credit(s)
SOC 360 - Critical Race Theory 4 credit(s)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Asia-Pacific Minor will be able to:

Demonstrate basic knowledge of the countries and cultures that make up the Asia-Pacific region.
Acquire knowledge of the historical complexity of the Asia-Pacific region.
Develop an understanding of contemporary issues and trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
Demonstrate an understanding of the research methods and theoretical approaches of a discipline in the humanities and social sciences.
Formulate well-organized and well-supported arguments.
Show evidence of critical thinking.