A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University may Minor in
East Asia Studies by completing 18 credits of course work in East Asia Studies.
Students normally take five (5) courses in East Asian Studies from those East Asian courses listed either under Asian
Studies or Asian-related courses taught outside the Asian Studies department. Of these, non-language courses should
be selected at the 2200-level or above. Two courses in an East Asian language at the 1100-level or above may be
counted towards the minor. Language study is strongly encouraged. East Asian graduate courses may also be taken for the minor,
as well as East Asia-related courses with a research paper on an East Asian topic. Appropriate courses taken through Cornell
Abroad in East Asia may also be counted towards the minor. A minimum grade of B must be received for all courses counted towards
the minor. S/U courses are ineligible.
Students minoring in East Asia Studies should select an advisor from the
East Asia Program faculty for consultation on their course of study. Students enrolled in the East Asia minor are considered members
of the East Asia Program and are encouraged to participate in all program activities.
To apply:
Obtain a "Minor in East Asia Studies" application from the Asian Studies
Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
Based on your interests, select and obtain the agreement of a faculty member who is willing to serve
as the minor advisor. Have your intended advisor sign the minor application form.
Schedule an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Larry McCrea, 370 Rockefeller Hall, Email
ljm223@cornell.edu. Bring the completed form to the appointment along with a copy of your current
Cornell transcript. The informal transcript you regularly receive is acceptable.
Return the approved form to the Asian Studies Department Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University
may achieve a Minor in South Asia Studies by completing at least 18 units of
course work (typically five courses) in South Asia Studies. These courses are selected from
South Asia courses listed under the Department of Asian Studies, or from Asia-related courses offered
by other departments. Of these, non-language courses should be selected at the 2200-level or above.
Two courses in a South Asian language at the 1100-level or above may be counted towards the minor.
Language study is strongly encouraged. Appropriate South Asia graduate course work may be included in the minor
with consent of the instructor and the advisor. One South Asia-related course with a research paper on a South
Asia subject may be included with the consent of the advisor and the director of undergraduate studies. A
minimum grade of B must be received for all courses counted towards the minor. S/U courses are ineligible.
Students minoring in South Asia Studies are considered members of the South Asia
Program and will have an advisor from the program faculty. (This advisor will supervise
a student's minor and does not substitute for a student's career advisor.)
To apply:
Obtain a "Minor in South Asia Studies" application from the Asian Studies
Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
Based on your interests, select and obtain the agreement of a faculty member who is willing to serve
as the minor advisor. Have your intended advisor sign the minor application form.
Schedule an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Larry McCrea, 370 Rockefeller Hall, Email
ljm223@cornell.edu. Bring the completed form to the appointment along with a copy of your current Cornell
transcript. The informal transcript you regularly receive is acceptable.
Return the approved form to the Asian Studies Department Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University may take a Minor in
Southeast Asia Studies by completing 18 units of course work, including a history
course, and three courses or seminars at the intermediate or advanced level. Up to two Southeast Asian
language courses at the 1100-level or above may also be included in the minor courses. A recommended plan would include
ASIAN 2208 (Introduction to Southeast Asia) and 4 additional courses. A minimum grade of B must be received for all courses
counted towards the minor. S/U courses are ineligible.
Students taking a Minor in Southeast Asia Studies are members of the Southeast Asia Program.
and will have an advisor assigned from the Southeast Asia Program faculty. Such students
are encouraged to commence work on a Southeast Asia language either at the 10-week
intensive course offered by the Southeast Asia Studies Summer Institute or by studying
for one semester at IKIP Malang, Indonesia; Khon Kaen University, Thailand; and Hanoi
University, Vietnam; fellowships are available for undergraduates through the Cornell
Abroad Program.
To apply:
Obtain a "Minor in Southeast Asia Studies" application from the Asian
Studies Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
Based on your interests, select and obtain the agreement of a faculty member who is willing to serve
as the minor advisor. Have your intended advisor sign the minor application form.
Make an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Larry McCrea,370 Rockefeller Hall, Email
ljm223@cornell.edu. Bring the
completed form to the appointment along with a copy of your current Cornell transcript. The informal transcript you regularly receive is acceptable.
Return the approved form to the Asian Studies Department Office, 350 Rockefeller Hall.
