2011-2012 University Catalog
Asia-Pacific Studies Minor
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Banner Code: APS
Web: Asia-Pacific Studies Minor
Phone: 703-993-2957
Faculty
Butler, Chang, Cuong, DeCaroli, Hinton, H. Nguyen (co-director), Lin, Paden, Platt (co-director), Ro, Wan, Zhang
The interdisciplinary minor in Asia-Pacific studies is for students whose interests focus on the humanities and social sciences and Asia’s role in global systems and the cultural mosaic of human experience.
Asia is the birthplace of many great religious and cultural traditions. It is a region in rapid and profound transformation. With half of the world’s population and half of its land mass, Asia is destined to play an increasingly important role in the global economy and world politics. A minor in Asia-Pacific studies will give you a better understanding of an important region of the world, broaden your perspective, and give you an edge in seeking jobs in various government agencies, international organizations, private businesses, law firms, and non-profit organizations that deal with Asia. It prepares you for graduate studies in the humanities or social sciences. This minor complements many majors including history, anthropology, communication, economics, and government and politics.
This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .
For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies chapter of this catalog. |