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Asian Studies Overview

People living in Asia constitute over half the world’s population, and represent some the oldest civilizations continuous on the globe. The Asian studies minor emphasizes study of an Asian language, particularly Japanese, in combination with courses that will enhance students’ awareness and appreciation of Asian literature, history, politics, economics, religion, geography and society. Georgetown College students who complete this minor will be culturally and linguistically literate in Asian topics, broadening their horizons and enabling them to work, travel or study in Asia or with Asian people in the U.S.A. or other non-Asian parts of the world.

Requirements

Minimum Credits

  • Minor: 21

Required Courses

  • 21 hours of which 9 hours must be from a single area
  • Language
    • JPN 201, 202
  • Liberal Arts
    • HIS 211, 213 ,316 ,321
    • JPN 320, 322, 335, 355
    • PHI/REL301, 303

Contact the Program

Asian Studies Program
c/o Michael Rich
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Program Coordinator

Assistant Professor Michael Rich