Asian Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

Gain comprehensive knowledge of a chosen culture or geographic area in Asia with the Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at 澳门六合彩官网.

In this undergraduate program, you'll study Chinese, Japanese or Korean, and you'll take courses focusing on several disciplines, including anthropology, history, language, literature and religion. The Asian Studies Major prepares you for careers requiring linguistic proficiency and cultural knowledge in an array of global fields, such as business, education, government and media.

Classes & Curriculum

The 123-credit Asian Studies Major can be completed over four years of full-time study. Depending on your focus, courses offered in this program may include the following.

China: State and Society
Contemporary Chinese Urban Film and Fiction in Translation
Introduction to Buddhism
Introduction to East Asia: China
Introduction to East Asia: Japan
Introduction to Southeast Asia: Mainland
Mystery and Crime Fiction in Japan

Students in their final must satisfy a capstone writing requirement in the Seminar in Asian Studies. .

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Certificate Programs

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

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Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

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Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

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University Honors Program

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is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

Student Clubs & Organizations

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Study Away

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Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

Classes & Curriculum

Certificate Programs

Tuition & Fees

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

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澳门六合彩官网

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

Classes & Curriculum

Certificate Programs

Tuition & Fees

Additional Program Information

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