History Major with a Concentration in Asian Studies, B.A.

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The concentration in Asian studies is available for students seeking additional coursework in Asian history and culture. In contrast to the Asian studies minor, the concentration has no Asian language requirements.

Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 30 Credits

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History Major with Asian Studies Concentration: 52 Credits

I. Foundations: 16 Credits

HIST 200 - Global Perspectives (4)
HIST 217 - Early America to 1877 (4)
HIST 218 - Modern America since 1865 (4)
HIST 300 - The Historian’s Craft (4)

II. Advanced Surveys and Special Studies: 16 Credits*

Select four courses at the 300- or 400-level. Excludes HIST 495 and HIST 497 . (16)

III. Asian Studies Core: 8 Credits

HIST 340 - Riots, Rebellions, and Revolutions (4)
HIST 342 - Modern China (4)

IV. Asian Studies Electives: 8 Credits

(choose two from the following)

HIST 341 - China to 1644 (4)
HIST 343 - Modern Japan (4)
HIST 344 - Two Koreas: Colonialism, the Cold War, & Historical Memory (4)
HIST 345 - Christianity, Imperialism, and Identity in Asia (4)

V. Capstone: 4 Credits**

(select one)

HIST 495 - Senior Seminar (4)
HIST 497 - Independent Studies in History (4)

General Electives: 24 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

* With some exceptions, 300-level courses are European and American period courses; 400-level courses are normally area studies or topical courses. Students should consult with their advisors to achieve a suitable balance of 300- and 400-level courses.

** A history major is expected to enroll in a Senior Seminar (HIST 495 ). With permission of the instructor and department chair, a student with a special project may substitute Independent Studies (HIST 497 ) for this requirement.