Asian Studies
Asia is more than a continent. It bears a fascinating history, culture, and people. See things through a global perspective and enhance your art practice when you immerse yourself in the language, literature, philosophy, and art of Asian cultures.
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Asian Studies
Take your art practice global
Obtain a minor in Asian Studies by taking classes in language, art history, literature, history, and philosophy. When available, a studio course with an Asian emphasis may also be taken. A deeper understanding of Asian culture will develop through studying the language, art, aesthetics, and creative activities of multiple Asian regions.
Write about your reflections. Create art influenced by Asia. At the end of the program, you will write a 1,000-word 鈥渞eflection paper鈥 and give a short presentation discussing your experiences and communicating ideas that indicate a more comprehensive understanding of Asian studies.
Graduates with expertise in Asia are in demand by museums, universities, government agencies, and international companies.
Classes and Course Requirements
The Asian Studies minor requires 15 credit hours. No matter which major you鈥檙e studying, you can easily add this minor to your plan to enhance your studies. Additionally, Asian Studies minor requirements can also be obtained through travel-study programs to Asia.
Required Classes
- Asian Language (3 credit hours)
- Asian Art History Survey Course聽(3 credit hours)
- 3 Liberal Arts Courses in Asian content聽(9 credit hours)
Studio Elective with Asian Emphasis (3 credit hours) may
replace one of these Liberal Arts Elective courses.
鈥淭he more layers of cultural identity we add to our identity, the more we can see the world in different ways and share them through art.鈥
Asian Studies Faculty
91导航 faculty are artists, designers and scholars in their fields.
Lecturers
Ankur Desai
John Ingle
Anton Jacobs
Tracie Whiting-Kipper
Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall
Enter the two-story, light-filled atrium of the new Paul and Linda Bruce Hall through a portal adorned with quotes by famous art historians, writers, and artists. You鈥檒l take classes in smart classrooms, each with a view of garden gathering spaces. It鈥檚 the perfect environment for learning, studying, and collaborating.