A. A Major   (Minimum 9 courses)

This can be in Art History, or History, or Political Science. These majors provide not only a strong disciplinary base from which to study East Asia, but also provide international and comparative perspectives expanding your understanding of East Asia in a global context. At least two courses you take in this major must focus on East Asia. Of course, you may take more.

B. An East Asian Concentration:  (Minimum 5 courses)

1. Advanced Language: Three courses of Chinese language beyond the general education requirement of three semesters (or an equivalent placement in the language related to the student’s area of emphasis).

2. Study Abroad: The required study abroad experience must be directly related to the East Asian area of emphasis. The program, satisfied by one or two semesters in a study abroad program, must entail significant work in Chinese. The International Studies Program has a set of approved study abroad programs. Exceptions require International Studies Committee approval. You should discuss your plans with your advisor and receive the Committee’s approval a year in advance of the experience.

3. The East Asian Area of Emphasis: Three courses on East Asia are required. These are in addition to the two taken in the disciplinary major. You should take courses approved as East Asian International Studies courses (see the list) from at least two different disciplines in addition to your disciplinary major. 

In sum, the I.S. Program totals approximately 15 courses. At least 8 of those will be on East Asia and on Chinese language/literature. You will also be credited with a major on your transcript.

Note that in order to declare as International Studies, you must complete the “International Studies Plan of Study” form. See the Majoring page for further details.