The program provides instruction in the languages, cultures, and civilizations of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea); Asian humanities and religions; and Asian-American studies. Individual programs may emphasize the language, linguistics, literature, history, thought, religion, and society (ancient or modern) of more than one cultural area (China, Japan, or Korea). Students may specialize in the East Asian region or one or more discipline-focused studies of East Asian subjects. Advanced study of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean is required.
Students who graduate from this program will be able to understand and Value Differences; Students will be able to comprehend tradition and transformation in at least one cultural region of East Asia; be able to express themselves effectively in written and verbal communication, and use Information Effectively and Critically. Students will be able to identify, locate, and evaluate sources for the study of East Asian cultures.
