Mar 29, 2024  
2023-24 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2023-24 Western Washington University Catalog

South and Southeast Asian Studies Minor


Department of Global Humanities and Religions, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

26-30 credits

Introduction

The Minor in South and Southeast Asian Studies builds significant knowledge of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia through the study of culture, religion, history, literature, gender, art, film, and other disciplinary approaches. Students take two core introductory courses (HUMA 271 and HIST 220), plus listed electives or other courses under advisement. For advising or more information regarding the minor, contact the Program Advisor (Prof. Michael Slouber) or the Global Humanities and Religions Department Office.

Why Consider a South and Southeast Asian Studies Minor?

This Minor provides in depth background and cultural literacy about a crucially important part of the world and its significant diaspora populations.

 Contact Information

Program Advisor
Michael Slouber
Bond Hall 170
360-650-7649
sloubem@wwu.edu

Academic Department Manager
Maureen Christman
Bond Hall 152
360-650-3030
chris41@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

Attorney | Teacher | Professor | Librarian | Writer | Business Administrator | Historian | Non-Profit Organization Administrator | Congressional Aide | Research Assistant | Editor | Lobbyist

 Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Program Advisor (Prof. Michael Slouber) as soon as possible. There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor. 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements


Required Lower-Division Courses


Electives


❑ Select four additional elective courses, either from the list below or other electives under advisement. Only one course at the 200 level can be counted in this category.