Asian Studies Major (BA4406)
The interdisciplinary nature of the Asian Studies Major is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of Asia, or a more in-depth understanding of East or Southeast Asia.
East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea comprise a vital region that stands at the forefront of dynamic changes in global politics and the world economy. As American businesses expand to East Asian nations, and East Asian-based businesses expand to the United States, many employers see graduates with a solid background in East Asia as desirable prospective employees.
Southeast Asia: Burgeoning economic trade with the United States, important sea lanes connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the region’s extensive ethnic and religious diversity – including the world’s largest Islamic nation – are a few of the factors that underlie Southeast Asia’s strategic importance. Our major critically examines these trends as well as the rich cultures, traditions, and societies of Southeast Asia. Faculty in the Center for Southeast Asian Studies have research and teaching interests relevant to the entire region. The Indonesian language is taught in a course-based format through the advanced level. In addition the Critical Language Program coordinated by the Department of Linguistics makes it possible to offer other Southeast Asian languages on demand, including Thai, Vietnamese, and Khmer, among others.
Major Requirements
Asian (General), East Asian and Southeast Asian Studies Certificates
Enhance Your Degree
The rich cultures, traditions, and societies of Asia are the focus of this certificate which complements any major. Faculty have research and teaching interests relevant to the entire region.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Asian (General), East Asian and Southeast Asian Studies
The Asian certificate program is comparable to a minor, in that it requires about the same number of credit hours to earn the certificate as it does to graduate with a minor. However, the certificate offers the advantage of being interdisciplinary, allowing you to study Asia from a variety of perspectives.
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Yamada International House, 56 E. Union Street, Athens OH 45701 (740) 593-1840