South and Southeast Asian Studies Minor

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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

Major/Career Resources

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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

❑ HIST 220 - Introduction to South Asian History Credits: 5
❑ HUMA 271 - Humanities of India Credits: 5

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.

A/HI 270 - Visual Culture in South and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
ANTH 463 - Critical Issues in East and Southeast Asia Credits: 5
HIST 359 - America and Vietnam Credits: 5
HUMA 278 - Islamic Civilization Credits: 5
HUMA 362 - Islam in the Indian Ocean World Credits: 5
HUMA 421 - Traditional Indian Medicine Credits: 5
PLSC 312 - International Relations of South Asia Credits: 4
REL 332 - World Religions Credits: 5
REL 345 - Fierce Goddesses of India Credits: 5
REL 375 - Buddhism Credits: 5
REL 378 - Religion and Society in India Credits: 5
REL 428 - Revival and Reform in the Islamic World Credits: 5
The following courses will only be counted as program electives under advisement, if the specific section taken has sufficient content on South and/or Southeast Asia. HIST 390, HIST 490, HUMA 390, HUMA 490, REL 390, and REL 490 can each be repeated up to three times for credit, with different topics including South or Southeast Asia. Each academic year, the Global Humanities and Religions Department will publish a list to its web site of approved Minor electives, for advising purposes.
A/HI 370 - Islamic Visual Cultures Credits: 5
ANTH 362 - Anthropological Perspectives on Asia Credits: 5
ENG 236 - Asian American Literatures Credits: 5
ENG 464 - Topics in Film Studies Credits: 5
ENVS 465 - Disaster Risk Reduction Credits: 4
HIST 356 - Gender and History Credits: 5
or WGSS 356 - Gender and History Credits: 5
HIST 390 - Topics in History Credits: 5
HIST 490 - Advanced Topics in History Credits: 5
HUMA 290 - Approaches to Cultural History Credits: 5
HUMA 390 - Topics in Cultural History Credits: 5
HUMA 490 - Seminar in Cultural History Credits: 5
REL 290 - Religion, Culture, and Society Credits: 5
REL 341 - Women in Islam Credits: 5
REL 390 - Topics in Religion Credits: 5
REL 490 - Seminar in Religion Credits: 5

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2024-25
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement