Asian Languages Minor

Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Minor

ACADEMIC MINOR PROGRAM (15 credits) 

PREREQUISITE Two years or fourth-term proficiency in an Asian language

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT  Two terms of an Asian language taught within the  department at the 300-level or above. No more than two terms of language may be used towards the minor plan.
  • CULTURE REQUIREMENT At least two courses on Asian culture that will familiarize the student with the language studied; one of the courses must be at the 300-level or above. The culture courses should be directly related to the language studied, i.e. a student studying Japanese should elect courses focused on Japan.

All courses must be approved by an ALC academic advisor. 

At least six of the credits must be elected at UM-Ann Arbor or through an overseas program associated with the university.

Asian Languages and Cultures Minor Check-list (PDF)