2016-2017 University Catalog
Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian Studies Minor
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Banner Code: APNS
Web: Asia-Pacific Studies Minor
Phone: 703-993-2957
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: History and Art History
Faculty
Butler, Chang, Cuong, DeCaroli, Hinton, H. Nguyen (co-director), Lin, Paden, Platt (co-director), Ro, Wan, Zhang
The interdisciplinary minor in Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian 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 and Northeast Asian studies will give students a better understanding of an important region of the world, broaden their perspective, and provide 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 students for graduate studies in the humanities or social sciences. This minor complements many majors including history, anthropology, communication, economics, and government and politics.
For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.
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