major in asian studies
The Asian Studies major is designed to accomplish three goals: to ground the student in a regional language and culture (Chinese or Japanese), to survey various disciplines in Asian Studies more broadly, and to provide advanced research opportunities in the upperclass years. The program, when successfully completed, prepares the student for further graduate work, professional education, or employment in the public or private sector. There is an increasing demand for graduates who combine a major in a disciplinary field (e.g., business, economics, international relations) with a second major (or minor) in Asian Studies, including Chinese or Japanese language competence.
The major in Asian Studies may have a Chinese studies or a Japanese studies concentration, each requiring a minimum of 9 courses (36 credits). The distribution of the credits is as follows, subject to the guidance of the academic advisor, Dr. Constance Cook, Director, Asian Studies Program, Maginess Hall, 9 W. Packer Ave, 758-3091 (cac8). Students may also request an advisor from among the Asian Studies faculty above.