Director: Michael Wert, Ph.D.
Early Jesuit pioneers, like Francis Xavier and Mateo Ricci, were among the first Europeans to engage Asians in intellectual exchanges. Asian Studies at Marquette continues the long and rich tradition of Jesuit interest in Asia. The interdisciplinary minor in Asian Studies introduces students to the culture, history, politics, economics, geography, anthropology, sociology, philosophies and religions of Asia. This knowledge prepares students to meet the challenge of global careers that are increasingly focused on the developed and developing nations of this region.
Asian Studies Minor
The minor consists of 6 courses (18-20 credit hours): one required introductory History course (3 credit hours) and five courses (15-17 credit hours) to be chosen from the elective courses.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 3 |
| Engaging the World 1 | |
| East Asia |
| 15-17 |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| Chinese Culture and Civilization | |
| Elementary Chinese 1 2 | |
| Elementary Chinese 2 2 | |
| Intermediate Chinese 1 2 | |
| Intermediate Chinese 2 2 | |
| Chinese Literature in English Translation | |
| Chinese Cuisine and Culture | |
| Chinawood: Chinese Film and Culture | |
| Chinese Society: Speaking and Reading Skills | |
| Chinese Business Culture | |
| Topics in Chinese Language, Literature and Civilization | |
| The Vietnam War Era | |
| Modern Japan | |
| Age of the Samurai | |
| Modern China | |
| Topics in History (depending on content and director's approval) 3 | |
| Readings in History (depending on content and director's approval) 3 | |
| Medieval East Asia | |
| Undergraduate Seminar in History (depending on content and director's approval) 3 | |
| Topics in Foreign Language, Culture and Literature 3 | |
| Asian Philosophy | |
| Chinese Politics | |
| International Politics of Asia | |
| Survey of World Religions | |
| Islam: Faith and Practice | |
| Hinduism, Yoga, and Buddhism | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-20 |
Note:
- Any exceptions to the courses listed must have prior approval of the director of the Asian Studies minor to be counted toward the minor.
