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Welcome to East Asian Studies! If you want to understand the challenges our world is facing today鈥攆rom climate change to population flows鈥攜ou owe it to yourself to learn about the cultures and histories of Asia. At 大发彩票平台, you can study the languages and cultures of China, Japan, and Korea with renowned faculty whose research extends across regions and disciplines, from Buddhist art to Japanese Anime, from Korean cinema to Chinese sci-fi. We offer general survey courses on Korea, China, and Japan as well as upper-level lectures and seminars on questions of media, gender, religion, archaeology, and critical theory.
At East Asian Studies, we believe that the first step towards gaining knowledge of the history, literature, philosophy, or film of any culture begins with a deep learning of languages. We offer small, hands-on, intensive language classes led by excellent teachers who are committed to every student's progress as well as to facilitating a vibrant community of collaborative learning. We also offer guidance and support for students interested in study abroad programs in other Asian cities.
Our graduate program offers both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Students conduct original research, working closely with faculty supervisors in their area of specialty. Guided by their advisors and the Graduate Program Director, graduate students select from a variety of courses, both inside and outside the department, to tailor the right training for their progress in their chosen research path.
Whether doing a minor, major, honours/joint honours, or pursuing graduate work, a degree in East Asian Studies will prepare you for future leadership roles in a variety of professions. Our graduates have successfully pursued careers in business, academia, law, the arts, and the sciences. Their background in East Asian Studies continues to spark life-long interests in comparative investigation of societies, politics, and art, fuelled by a commitment to understand the world through challenging familiar perspectives. We invite you to join us!
This program may be expanded to the Major Concentration East Asian Studies.
For more information, see Minor Concentration East Asian Language and Literature (18 credits).
This program may be expanded to the Major Concentration East Asian Studies.
For more information, see Minor Concentration East Asian Cultural Studies (18 credits).
This program may not be expanded to the Major Concentration East Asian Studies. The program offers students who have a background in an East Asian language the opportunity to study this language at the advanced level (300 level and above), including the classical language.
For more information, see Supplementary Minor Concentration East Asian Language (18 credits).
The Major Concentration in East Asian Studies provides in-depth training in the humanistic studies of East Asia (including language, society, literature, history, media, religion, politics, and art). The program includes core survey on China, Japan, and Korea.
For more information, see Major Concentration East Asian Studies (36 credits).
The B.A.; Honours in East Asian Studies provides in-depth training in the humanistic studies of East Asia (including language, society, literature, history, media, religion, politics, and art). The program includes core survey on China, Japan, and Korea
For more information, see Honours East Asian Studies (60 credits).
The Joint Honours - East Asian Studies Component provides in-depth training in the humanistic studies of East Asia (including language, society, literature, history, media, religion, politics, and art). The program includes core survey of China, Japan, and Korea and progresses to upper-level lectures and seminars that allow students to tailor an individualized...
For more information, see Joint Honours Component East Asian Studies (36 credits).
