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Minor in East Asian History

The Department offers a minor in East Asian history which gives concrete recognition to students who have achieved a broad understanding of East Asia through the completion of the required program. It will provide excellent preparation for students pursuing careers in international affairs, education, journalism, business and law.

Required courses (3 credits)

1. HIST 103 East Asian Civilization (SS or C)

Elective courses (15 credits)

Electives must be distributed in such a way that each student has no less than 6 credits in Chinese history and no less than 6 credits in Japanese history. No grade lower than a "C" in any course will be counted toward the minor. The 15 credits should be selected from the following history courses:

381 Japanese History Through Film and Literature (C)

383 Japan in the Shogun Age

385 Contemporary Japan, 1945 to the Present

387 Medicine and Health Care in China (C)

388 Society and Culture in China (C)

458 Japan to 1800

459 Japan Since 1800

477 History of China to 1644

478 History of China, 1644 to 1912

479 History of China, 1912 to 1949

480 Contemporary China, 1949 to the Present

494 Colloquium in World History and

497 Historical Research (as applicable).