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Welcome to Asian Studies

The Asian Studies program offers a minor, which is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the history, geography, religion, languages, philosophy, economics and societies of this vast, diverse continent. Students can choose from a wide range of courses dealing with topics including:

  • Asian literature
  • Asian-American film
  • Zen Practice
  • Buddhist Traditions
  • Hindu Traditions
  • Culture and history of South and East Asia
  • Environmental issues in Southeast Asia
  • Contemporary politics in India and Pakistan
  • Chinese language and geography

Students also may study Japanese and Chinese language, either at Elon or through study abroad programs offered in Japan and China. The university also offers a diverse series of Winter Term, Summer Term, semester or year-long opportunities in India, China, Korea, Japan and the Pacific Rim.

View the Asian Studies minor requirements.