Minor in Asian Studies

The Minor in Asian Studies at KSU provides a deep understanding of the cultural, linguistic and historical background of several Asian countries. Engage in courses to learn about the structure and needs of modern Asian societies in a growing globalized market. This minor also allows you to take one course in an Asian language as a foundation for understanding your chosen culture and country. 

The Asian Studies Minor consists of 15 credit hours of Asian Studies coursework with a minimum of six (6) hours to be taken in residence at Kennesaw State University.

 

KSU asian studies students in the classroom
  • Program Snapshot

    Required Courses: 3 Credit Hours

    • ASIA 3001: Understanding Asia

    Select three of the following (9 Credit Hours)

    • ANTH 3335: Archeology Field Techniques
    • ANTH 4490: Special Topics in Anthropology
    • ASIA 3306: Understanding China through Films
    • ASIA 3309: Survey of Chinese Literature and Culture
    • ASIA 3340: Contemporary South
    • Asian Literature
    • ASIA 3355: Cultures and
    • Capitalisms in Asia
    • ASIA 3670: Survey of Asian Art
    • ASIA 3950: Technology Strategy in Asia
    • ASIA 4422: Archeology of Asia
    • ASIA 4457: South Asian Politics: A Comparative Perspective
    • ASIA 4490: Special Topics for Asian Studies
    • ORGC 3325: Intercultural Communication
    • ECON 4310: Economic
    • Development in Global Perspective
    • GEOG 3360: Geography of Asia
    • HIST 3372: Ancient to Pre-Modern China
    • HIST 3373: Modern India and South Asia
    • HIST 3374: Modern China
    • PHIL 4200: Indian Philosophy
    • PHIL 4210: Chinese Philosophy
    • PHIL 4220: Japanese Philosophy
    • POLS 4452: Politics of East Asia
    • SA 4490: Upper-division Study Abroad

    Any other Asia-focused course approved by faculty advisor

    Select one of the following (3 Credit Hours)

    • CHIN 1001: Elementary Chinese I
    • CHIN 1002: Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture II
    • CHIN 2001: Intermediate Chinese I
    • CHIN 2002: Intermediate Chinese II
    • JAPN 1001: Elementary Japanese I
    • JPN 1002: Introduction to Japanese
    • Language and Culture II
    • JAPN 2001: Intermediate Japanese I
    • JAPN 2002: Intermediate Japanese II
    • KOR 1001: Introduction to Korean
    • Language and Culture I
    • KOR 1002: Introduction to Korean
    • Language and Culture II
    • KOR 2001: Intermediate Korean
    • Language and Culture I
    • KOR 2002: Intermediate Korean
    • Language and Culture II

Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

Department of World Languages & Cultures

Kennesaw State University
Department of World Languages & Cultures
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375 Cobb Ave
Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144

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