U-AMES-MIN - Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Minor

The minor offers two pathways: (1) language pathway and (2) literature and culture pathway. Five courses are required in each track. 

• Minor in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies with a Language Pathway: Five courses are required as follows:

  • a minimum of three and up to a maximum of four language courses in one AMES language at the 200 level or above;

  • a minimum of one and up to a maximum of two AMES literature/culture courses at the 100 level or above.

• Minor in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies with a Literature and Culture Pathway: Five courses are required as follows:

  • two language courses in one AMES language at the 200 level or above;

  • a minimum of two and up to a maximum of three AMES literature/culture courses at the 100 level or above.

Study Abroad. Students who study abroad may transfer up to four language credits, but no literature and culture credits, toward the minor in Asian and Middle Eastern studies.