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Asian Studies, Minor

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Minor Requirements – 18 Hours Minimum (6 advanced minimum)

Coursework: Students in this minor are required to choose one of the following two tracks and complete at least 18 credit hours total.

  1. Language Track: choose at least four courses (12 credit hours) in the area of Language Track and two courses (6 credit hours) from the remaining areas.
  2. Content Track: choose at least four courses (12 credit hours) in the area of Content Track and two courses (6 credit hours) from the remaining areas.

Note: the courses outside of the students’ chosen 12-hour track may be completed either as 3 credit hours in each of the two remaining areas, or 6 credit hours in one of the two remaining areas.

Language Track Courses

Choose from:

CHIN 1311Beginning Chinese I

3
CHIN 1312Beginning Chinese II

3
CHIN 2311Intermediate Chinese I

3
CHIN 2313Business Chinese

3
JAPN 1311Beginning Japanese I

3
JAPN 1312Beginning Japanese II

3
KORN 1311Beginning Korean I

3
KORN 1312Beginning Korean II

3
KORN 2311Intermediate Korean I

3
FORL 3311Special Topics in Foreign Language Studies

3

Content Track Courses

Choose from:

COMM 3316Intercultural Communication

3
ENGL 3370Language and Culture

3
FILM 4308/ENGL 4308Topics in International Film

3
HIST 3372History of East Asia to 1800

3
HIST 3375History of Modern Japan

3
HIST 3376History of Modern China

3
HIST 3377History of Modern Korea

3
HIST 4394Special Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern History

3
KINE 3368Kinesiology Workshop

3
KINE 4313Seminar in Sports, Dance, and Exercise Science

3
PHIL 1306Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3
PHIL 3355/RELS 3355Buddhism

3
POLS 3324Asian Politics

3
POLS 3325East Asian Democracies: Politics, Economics, & Culture

3
POLS 4324Contemporary Chinese Politics

3

FILM 4308: when the topic is on Asian Cinema

Experiential Learning Courses

Study Abroad to China

ARTS 4337Digital Photography

3
ARTS 4391Individual Problems/Internship/Co-op

3
MGMT 4300Topics in Management

3
ARTS 4391: Visual travel Journal

MGMT 4300: Doing Business in China

Study Abroad to Korea

KINE 4313Seminar in Sports, Dance, and Exercise Science

3
MGMT 4300Topics in Management

3

KINE 4313: Green Exercise and Fitness Technology

MGMT 4300: International Project Management

Study Abroad to Japan

HIST 4394Special Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern History

3
PHIL 4300Special Topics

3

HIST 4394: History of Japanese Culture

PHIL 4300: Philosophy in Japan

Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements, if applicable:

Progression Requirements:

Students are advised to meet with the ASM coordinator or a founding faculty for successful progression in the minor.

Graduation Requirements:

Must earn a ‘C’ or higher in all courses that count toward the minor.