Korean

The major in East Asian Studies is a flexible program designed for students wishing to gain familiarity with the languages, history, and cultures as well as the social, religious, and political institutions of the countries of Asia. This knowledge can be applied to a wide range of fields including law, foreign affairs, international business, secondary education, comparative literature, art history, and a variety of other professions and academic disciplines. Presently, the major focuses on China, Korea, and Japan, and the languages offered are Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. However, attention is also given to India and Southeast Asia to gain a wider perspective.