East Asian Studies

Program Coordinator: Dr. Brian Hoffert
East Asian Studies Faculty

Mission Statement

The East Asian Studies program engages students in an intensive study of Chinese and Japanese language, history, religion, philosophy, art, literature and culture in order to help them acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue a career that focuses on some aspect of East Asian civilization.

The program is predicated on the principle that true communication requires an understanding of both language and culture. Students not only learn to appreciate Chinese and Japanese culture, but to better understand the distinctive cultural patterns that structure their own lives. The program provides the essential preparation to live and work in East Asia or to work in a field that involves East Asia in any way. More generally, East Asian Studies is of interest to anyone curious to explore the diversity of the human experience.

Degree offered: B.A.

Programs

• East Asian Studies, China Track, B.A.
• East Asian Studies, General Track, B.A.
• East Asian Studies, Japan Track, B.A.

• East Asian Studies Minor

Courses

• EAST 165 - Introduction to East Asia
• EAST 397 - Internship
• EAST 399 - Independent Study
• EAST 499 - Independent Study (Capstone)