East asian studies

As the world enters the "21^st Century", East Asia has demonstrated the potential for dynamic economic growth, only to encounter difficulties which raise questions about its potential for economic dominance. Now, in addition to the domestic politics of development, East Asia's future will be increasingly impacted by global economic institutions as well as limitations imposed by population, resources and the environment.

With the growing globalization of post-colonialization, East Asia's future comes an increasing importance of the region to the world and to the United States. In the United States, meanwhile, education about East Asia lags far behind our need for understanding. Not only is there a need for greater knowledge of East Asia in our contemporary world, but also for a better acquaintance with her centuries-old traditions. These traditions offer us a fresh perspective on the diversity and genius of human achievements, as well as indispensable keys to an understanding of modern China and Japan.

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Study abroad!!!

While the East Asian Studies major offers an excellent range of courses from a variety of disciplines, studying abroad allows students to apply, experiment, and redefine their knowledge through experiences in their daily lives and interactions with their peers, teachers, as well as with the host-country people as a whole. Living and studying abroad will allow a degree of cultural immediacy and intellectual relevancy to knowledge impossible to savor in the United States , an opportunity to build life-long friendships and connections, and to explore new intellectual and cultural horizons in a new and exciting cultural environment. Click here for more information

Course schedule

East Asian Studies is a very versatile major, allowing you to tailor your coursework to your educational focus.
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If you are interested 
        in majoring in East Asian Studies, you will need to complete a change 
        of major form. Please come to 107 Sproul Hall to obtain the form.

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