Summary of South Asian and Asian Studies Programs:

1. Southern Methodist University Type of Program: Major/Minor General Completion Requirements: 33 Hours in Asian Studies for Majors 15 Hours in Asian Studies for Minors 6 Hours in International Studies Basic Curriculum 2 years of foreign language study for Majors

Foundational Requirements: The initial 6 hours are drawn from an array of 1000 and 2000level courses in the fields of World Cultures; Global Politics, International Economics and Global Perspectives Foundational courses are typically introductions to specific subjects, such as Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Politics or Eastern Religious Traditions. A variety of language options are being offered. Richland is offering some not included in the SMU curriculum, including Arabic.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review. 2. University of Texas Type of Program: Major/Minor in Asian Cultures and Languages General Completion Requirements: 24 Hours in Asian Studies for Majors 12 Hours in Asian Studies for Minors 3 Hour core Asian History class required for all students Varying Foreign Language requirements depending upon area of concentration

Foundational Requirements: 3-Hour core Asian History course.

A variety of language options are being offered. Richland is offering some not included in the SMU curriculum, including Arabic.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review. 3. University of North Texas Type of Program: Minor General Completion Requirements: 18 Hours in Asian Studies for Minors 6 Hours in Advanced Coursework No stated Foreign Language study requirements. Languages offered include Arabic and Japanese.

Foundational Requirements: None Stated.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review. 4. University of Pennsylvania Type of Program: Major/Minor General Completion Requirements: 12 courses in South Asian Studies for Majors 6 courses in South Asian Studies for Minors 2 Introductory Level courses required 2 years of foreign language study for Majors

Foundational Requirements: 2 Introductory Level courses Introductory Level courses are focused upon historical, cultural and political surveys of identified communities.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review. 5. University of Chicago

Type of Program: Major/Minor in South Asian Languages and Civilizations General Completion Requirements: 9 Courses in South Asian Studies for Majors 6 Courses in South Asian Studies for Minors 6 Hours introductory sequence entitled Introduction to the Civilization of South Asia. This appears to focus upon the history, culture and politics of the region. 2 years of foreign language study for Majors

Foundational Requirements: The two-semester introductory sequence.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review. 6. University of Washington Type of Program: Major/Minor General Completion Requirements: 30 Hours in South Asian Studies for Majors 15 Hours in South Asian Studies for Minors 3 Introductory courses 2 years of foreign language study for Majors

Foundational Requirements: The three introductory courses begin with a class entitled The Rise of Asia; continue with a class entitled South Asia Today; and end with a choice from a defined set of courses with an historical emphasis.

List of Courses: Extensive. A copy is available for review.