Academics
Asia is home to nearly 60% of the world’s population and 12 of the 20 most heavily populated countries. Whether your interests lie in business, law, politics, diplomacy, medicine, NGOs, translating, teaching, or nearly any other field, understanding Asia is imperative.
Notre Dame’s Asian Studies programs allow students to learn about Asia through history, political science, sociology, economics, literature, language, religion, and other disciplines. Earning an Asian Studies supplementary major, minor or global affairs concentration equips you with the skills and knowledge to be competitive in an international environment and to respond to the needs of a global society.
All students in the Asian Studies supplementary major and minor and the Global Asia concentration for the global affairs supplementary major have priority consideration for funding from the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Supplementary Major in Asian Studies
The supplementary major in Asian Studies emphasizes the study of Asia as an integral part of the world. Students study an array of approaches with regard to Asia, including its history, culture, society, politics, literature, language, religion. Required courses emphasize an interdisciplinary perspective through cross-listed classes throughout Notre Dame.
Requirements
Asia-related courses fulfilling each of the following: Total of 24 credit hours*
- 3 credits of history
- 3 credits of literature or culture
- 3 credits of humanities (theology, philosophy) OR an additional literature/culture
- 3 credits of social science (anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology)
- 9 credits of general electives that can include up to 6 credit hours of language
- 3 credits from an upper-level course taken during the senior year that culminates in a capstone project
* Students are encouraged to study abroad in order to enrich their understanding of Asia with first-hand experience in an Asian country. Up to 12 credit hours from courses taken abroad at official Notre Dame study abroad programs can be counted toward the Asian studies supplementary major.
Minor in Asian Studies
The minor in Asian Studies provides a well-rounded introduction to the world’s most populous region and its people. The minor is complementary to majors in anthropology, business, East Asian languages and cultures, history, political science, economics, or other arts and letters departments.
Requirements
Asia-related courses fulfilling each of the following: Total of 15 credit hours*
- 12 credits from at least three disciplines (history, literature/culture, humanities, social sciences; may include up to one language course)
- 3 credits from an upper-level course taken during the senior year that culminates in a capstone project
* Students are encouraged to study abroad in order to enrich their understanding of Asia with first-hand experience in an Asian country. Up to 6 credit hours from courses taken abroad at official Notre Dame study abroad programs can be counted toward the Asian Studies minor.
Global Affairs Supplementary Major with Global Asia Concentration
The Keough School’s global affairs supplementary major for undergraduates includes a concentration in Asian Studies called Global Asia. Five specialized courses focused on Asia with a global perspective have been developed for the concentration.
Requirements
30 credits total:
5 core courses
5 concentration courses on Asia
2 cultural competency requirements
Contact
Please contact Professor Alex Hsu, academic advisor, at ahsu@nd.edu or x7093 to discuss:
- Asian Studies supplementary major
- Asian Studies minor
- Global Asia concentration in the Keough School Global Affairs supplementary major
