Asian Studies Minor

Note: This minor is no longer accepting new students.

Program Coordinator: John A. Tucker (317-A Brewster Building; 252-328-1028; tuckerjo@ecu.edu)

The Asian Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. The minor offers courses from a range of disciplines, focusing on Asian civilizations and cultures. Students are encouraged to study available Asian languages and take advantage of appropriate study abroad opportunities. A maximum of 6 s.h. in Asia-related study abroad courses may be used to satisfy minor requirements. Semester hours that count toward the student’s major may not count toward the Asian studies minor. Interdisciplinary programs of study will be coordinated by participating faculty advisors. An area of study in Asian studies is available through the Multidisciplinary Studies, BA . Interested students should contact the program director of Asian studies.

The minor requires 24 s.h. as follows:

1. Core - 9 s.h.

ASIA 2000 - Introduction to Asia

Select two courses, each from a different discipline

2. Electives - 12 s.h.

(Select from at least two disciplines, from the above or following courses. No more than 6 foreign language credit hours can be used as electives).

3. Senior seminar - 3 s.h.

ASIA 4000 - Asian Studies Senior Seminar