The Program in Asian Studies offers a multidisciplinary and global approach to studying the peoples and cultures of Asia.
This program takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the history, economics, politics, geography, languages and literatures, religions, societies, and cultures of the peoples of Asia.
Major requirements provide in-depth studies by encouraging regional specialization (for example, East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, or Southeast Asia) as well as breadth by requiring a common introductory course, a senior seminar, and courses outside the student's chosen regional specialty.
Majors are also required to achieve at least intermediate level competence in an Asian language and are encouraged to spend the junior year abroad.
The program also offers a correlate sequence in Asian Studies.
The Program in Asian Studies offers a multidisciplinary and global approach to studying the peoples and cultures of Asia: their art, literature, religion, and thought, as well as their systems of social, economic, and political organization. The program examines both the traditional societies of Asia and their transformations in recent times. Asian studies majors and correlates work closely with advisors to design their program of study to follow their specific interests. Majors choose two disciplines and focus on a particular country (generally China, India, Japan, Korea, or Turkey) or region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia) while also learning about other Asian societies. Asian Studies also offers a correlate sequence in Asian studies and a correlate sequence in Asian American studies.
