B.A. in Asian Studies

The major's interdisciplinary emphasis provides a broad overview of Asia as well as an in-depth investigation in themes and topics that extend across a range of Asian societies. Aided by language study, the primary emphasis of the Asian Studies major is on a combination of courses that comprise an in-depth, integrated, and interdisciplinary program. Students may select from courses in Asian Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literature, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies, and courses offered in the School of Management. The Learning Outcomes are: ablity to articulate fundamental issues and themes for the study and understanding of Asian cultures and societies ablity to analyze both a specific region of Asia and an Asia-related topic using interdisciplinary perspectives and methods, including information in either Chinese, Japanese, or Tagalog ablity to demonstrate understanding of how topics related to social justice such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and ethical consideration impact both people and policy within Asian societies.