Students in Asian Studies must complete a total of 18 credit hours. All minors must complete HIST 2380 and RLGN 1104. Students must choose either a Korea concentration or a Japan concentration. Those with a Korea concentration must complete a minimum of one year (six hours) of Korean language study. Those with a Japan concentration must complete a minimum of one year (six hours) of Japanese language study. While not required, students are encouraged to continue their language study beyond the first year either at LaGrange College or abroad to enhance their conversational skills. To complete the minor, students must take a minimum of six hours of electives either at LaGrange College or while studying abroad. All classes must be completed with a minimum grade of C to count toward the successful completion of the minor.

Required Courses(six hours)

• HIST 2380 Introduction to the History of East Asia
• RLGN 1104 Dialogue with World Faith Traditions

 

Required Courses: Japan Concentration(six hours)

• JAPN 1101 Beginning Japanese I
• JAPN 1102 Beginning Japanese II

Required Courses: Korea Concentration(six hours)

• KORN 1101 Beginning Korean I
• KORN 1102 Beginning Korean II

Electives(six hours)

• ARTD 3108 Art of the Non-Western World
• ASIA 3000 Special Topics in Asian Studies
• HIST 3380 History of China
• HIST 3382 History of Korea
• HIST 3384 History of Japan
• JAPN 1101 Beginning Japanese I
• JAPN 1102 Beginning Japanese II
• JAPN 2103 Intermediate Japanese I
• JAPN 2105 Intermediate Japanese II
• KORN 1101 Beginning Korean I
• KORN 1102 Beginning Korean II
• LANG 1101 Beginning Chinese I
• LANG 1102 Beginning Chinese II
• MGMT 3393 Cultural Aspects of International Business
• POLS 2220 International Politics
• POLS 3321 International Political Economy
• POLS 3323 International Conflict

Students may count study abroad in Asia at accredited institutions toward elective credit. LaGrange College currently has an exchange agreement with Seigakuin University in Japan and will be developing similar agreements with institutions in South Korea. The College is a member of the Methodist International Student Exchange Network, providing additional enrollment opportunities in Taiwan and Japan. Students are strongly encouraged to plan their study abroad experience in consultation with the Asian Studies director after having received initial approval from the Office of Global Engagement. The director will determine the eligibility of courses and/or programs and then recommend appropriate credit to the Office of Global Engagement.