Minor in Asian Studies

Minor in Asian Studies

In our Minor in Asian Studies at UT Dallas, students embark on an enriching journey into the depths of East Asian history, language, literature, philosophy, art, and culture. Learners will explore the intricate tapestry of Asian civilizations with help from award-winning faculty members of the Bass School. Situated in DFW, a vibrant hub of Asian culture in the United States, our program offers a unique cultural immersion. Our students can gain hands-on experience through internship opportunities at the esteemed Crow Museum of Asian Art and have the opportunity to participate in transformative study abroad programs in Asia. By engaging with fellow students and alumni at both on-campus and off-campus events, they can forge lasting connections and networks. With a Minor in Asian Studies, students can unlock pathways to diverse career opportunities spanning business, public service, law, medicine, teaching, research, or graduate school, and more.

Requirements for the Minor in Asian Studies

The minor consists of six courses in total, equivalent to 18 semester credit hours, of which at least 9 hours must be upper-division semester credit hours (3000 level and 4000 level courses). Students must take a minimum of two sequential language courses (6 semester credit hours) in either Chinese, Korean, or Japanese at UT Dallas. Language course credits may also be obtained from other institutions upon approval. The remaining four courses (12 semester credit hours) must be other Asian Studies courses.

To obtain specific information about classes at The University of Texas at Dallas, visit the UT Dallas Coursebook, or for more general information, the UT Dallas catalog.

Resources for the Minor in Asian Studies

In the near future, internships at the Crow Museum of Asian Art and opportunities to study abroad will be incorporated into the Minor in Asian Studies.

We have a number of scholarships available to students who are majoring in one of the Bass School’s programs, including the Ragen S. and Roy D. Elterman Endowed Scholarship, Gavin R. G. Hambly Endowed Scholarship (limited to History majors), and The Robert Plant Armstrong Endowed Scholarship Fund. However, we also have scholarships that students may apply for if they are only minoring in the Bass School, such as the Jonelle and Bryce Jordan Scholarship in the Arts.

Students pursuing their bachelor’s degree may be eligible to apply for Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). UTD graduates who complete a bachelor’s degree with a minor in Asian Studies will have the opportunity to use their linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to apply for competitive opportunities such as the JET Program and Fulbright Scholarships.

Stay connected by networking with current students and alumni through the events hosted by the Center for Asian Studies at UT Dallas and the Bass School’s Anlin Ku Lecture Series. In addition, the Center for Asian Studies offers Non-Credit and Credit Asian Language Courses.

Enroll in the Minor in Asian Studies

For enrollment and questions about requirements, please contact your Bass School undergraduate advisor.

Questions about a specific course may be emailed to the specific faculty member teaching the course.

For more information about the Minor in Asian Studies or to share news regarding your achievement related to Asian Studies, please contact Dr. En Li, Assistant Professor of Modern East Asian History, at en.li@utdallas.edu.

Asian Studies Faculty

Contact Information

Dr. En Li
Assistant Professor of Modern East Asian History
Email: en.li@utdallas.edu
Office: JO 4.902