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Although Asia
is one of the major world regions, it is one of the least familiar
to North Americans. Yet this region, with its concentration of the
world's population, has influenced us in complex and often profound
ways. As a pivotal region in current world affairs, Asia directly
affects our political, social, religious, and economic well-being.
Learning how to grapple with global issues from other cultural perspectives
is a first step toward international peace and understanding.
The Asian Studies
Minor attempts to provide an international, cross-cultural emphasis
for the undergraduate student. Its aim is to focus on a cultural-geographical
area and afford the student a multidisciplinary approach to understanding
the life styles of the people who inhabit the area. It draws upon
the talents of professors within the university, and uses courses
offered within various departments and colleges.
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