Interdisciplinary Studies

Asian Studies Minor

The Asian Studies minor is designed to help students at Salem State College gain a better knowledge of Asia. The minor consists of a coherent collection of courses leading to knowledge of the geographic, historical, social, legal, and cultural structures in Asia. It trains students to have both a historical understanding and a current knowledge of human development in Asia. The program has a strong local touch as it incorporates the history of Salem's maritime trade with Asian countries such as China, Japan and India.

The minor consists of 18 credits hours with no more that 9 credits coming from any one discipline. The minor covers three categories:

For More Information

Contact: Li Li, Associate Professor, History Department
Phone: 978-542-6158
Email: li.li@salemstate.edu