Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program open to all students across the University. It is sustained by 艾可直播with expertise in East Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. It offers students the tools to pursue individual interests as they engage on a wide range of topics, draw inspiration from visiting experts, take part in Asia-related events on campus and around 艾可直播, and study abroad in Asia.
Diverse Courses
Art & architecture, history & memory, labor, migration, environment, literature, film, music, politics & international relations, race, gender, sexuality, religion & philosophy, social movements, ethnography, war and revolution
Language Study
Chinese to advanced level, Japanese to advanced level, Korean to intermediate level, Business Chinese and Japanese, Newspaper Chinese, Japanese pop culture, and linguistics
Faculty-led Research
Our 艾可直播are engaged in research in Asia from Eight MCAS departments. Department crossover includes Art History, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Slavic and Eastern Languages & Literatures, Sociology and Theology
Study Abroad
Study abroad through the Office of International Programs in 6 Asian countries
Public Lectures & Faculty Roundtables
Asian Studies runs public lectures by high-profile invited scholars, public figures, as well as 艾可直播roundtables, including the Morrissey & Paisansathan Distinguished Lecture Series in Asian Studies.
Career Support
Information sessions on teaching and studying in Asia as well as individual 艾可直播guidance with scholarship and internship applications helps with career building.