Asian Studies (AS)
Description of the major
The Asian Studies Program is interdisciplinary with a significant linguistic component and opportunities for direct experience with an Asian culture. The student majoring in Asian studies examines multiple facets of the cultures, traditions, and contemporary realities of Asian countries and peoples. Asian studies courses offer perspectives and subjects as varied as anthropology, art, economics, government, history, language, literature, music, philosophy, and religion. Students engage actively in the acquisition of essential skills in language competency and disciplinary methods. Education in Skidmore classrooms is enhanced by study, travel, and internships in Asia.
The Asian Studies Program offers a major (32 credit hours) and a minor (18 credit hours). The program begins with the “Introduction to Asian Studies” course and culminates with a senior seminar and capstone project. Students who are intending to major in Asian studies should complete the general college requirements, four semesters of an Asian language, and approved Asian studies courses such as those listed below. For more information, contact the director of Asian studies.
Recommended courses for a prospective major:
AS 101 Introduction to Asian Studies
and/or an Asian language course:
AS 110 Elementary Sanskrit I (or appropriate level)
WLC 101 Elementary Chinese I (or appropriate level)
WLJ 101 Elementary Japanese I (or appropriate level)
Other courses to consider:
AN 224W Perspectives from Asia
HI 247P History of Modern Japan
RE 221 Buddhism: An Introduction
WLL 244 Viewing China: Cinema
Dana Science Center 250
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