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                                                  Minor Requirements

Prerequisites

1020/1060 Level in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Tibetan language.  A grade of C or higher must be earned each semester.  

Requisites 18 credits with the following distribution:

• 3 credits in EAST 1010;
• 3 credits in an East Asian History (HIEA) course;
• 3 credits in an East Asian Humanities (Art History, Architectural History, Literature, Religion) course; see the DEAL-LC website for lists of approved courses;
• 3 credits in East Asian Social Sciences course from one of the following departments:  Anthropology, Economics, History, Politics, Studies in Women and Gender [3 credits]
• 6 credits of elective courses from the DEAL-LC lists on its website;

NOTE: A maximum of 6 transfer credits can be used to satisfy the 18 credit requirement. 9 credits from a separate major can be applied to the East Asian Studies minor.  

Declaring a Minor

1. Select a region of concentration (China, Japan, Korea, Tibet)
2. Review course listings and the Requirements for the East Asian Studies Minor Worksheet. You may download the requirements worksheet from the departmental website (see above) or obtain one from the departmental office in 550 Cabell Hall.
3. Obtain the following form: Declaration of Minor in East Asian Studies Form. You may download the form (see above). The form is also available in 550 Cabell Hall.
4. Complete the top portion of the Minor Declaration Form.
5. Make an appointment with the advisor for East Asian Studies. (See http://www.virginia.edu/deallc/people_advisors.html).
6. Bring the following items to your meeting with the advisor: the Requirements for the Minor in East Asian Studies Worksheet and the Declaration of Minor in East Asian Studies Form.
7. Submit copies of form to the appropriate parties (as indicated on the bottom of the form).

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Breakdown of Requirements

for Minor in East Asian Studies:

Area of Concentration: (Choose One) China  Japan  Korea  Tibet

I.   Prerequisites: 1020/1060 Level in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Tibetan language.  A grade of C or higher must be earned each semester.

Course Number                 Course Title                               Grade

 ______________          ____________________________      _________

______________          _____________________________    __________

Requirements

18 credit with the following distribution:

II.  East Asian History course (HIEA) [3 credits]

Course Number                 Course Title                               Course Hours

______________          ____________________________      ___________

III. East Asian Humanities course from one of the following departments:  Art History, Architectural History, Literature, Religious Studies [3 credits]

Course Number                 Course Title                            Course Hours

______________          ____________________________  _____________

IV. East Asian Social Sciences course from one of the following departments:  Anthropology, Economics, History, Politics, Studies in Women and Gender [3 credits]

Course Number                 Course Title                                  Course Hours

______________          _______________________                  _________

V. East 101: East Asian Canons and Cultures completed with a letter grade of C or better [3credits]:

________________________________________________

(semester/year completed or semester/year expected to complete & grade received (if applicable)                 

VI.   Elective courses in regional concentration [6 credits]

Course Number                 Course Title                                      Course Hours

______________          ___________________________________   _____

______________          __________________________________      ______

Total Course Hours:                  __________