Three elective courses concerning Asia from at least two different departments Students interested in a major focused on a region of Asia other than China and Japan should contact the chair of the Asian Studies Department about the possibility of doing a contract major. Five other courses on Asia, from at least two departments. No language courses may count toward an Asian Studies concentration. Asian Studies courses taken in St. Olaf off-campus programs can often be counted toward a major in Asian Studies or concentrations in Asian Studies, China Studies or Japan Studies. Students who wish to count off-campus courses toward a major or concentration should seek approval from the chair of the Asian Studies Department before beginning their programs.
Some restrictions apply.
The Asian Conversations program is an interdisciplinary way to begin a liberal arts education. Whether you plan to major in biology, economics, history, Asian Studies or anything else, the Asian Conversations program offers you an integrated, innovative way to complete required study in foreign language and the liberal arts. During the January Interim of their second year, students will have the option of traveling to China and Japan accompanied by an Asian Studies faculty member. Although this January study tour is not required for Asian Conversations students, they will be given priority in registering. Entering first-year students receive information about the program soon after their admission to St. Olaf College.