BA East Asian Studies and History of Art

Course Overview This Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the East Asian region, combining rigorous language acquisition with a broad examination of its diverse cultures, histories, and societies. The program is distinguished by its comparative regional focus, providing a wider lens than country-specific degrees, and is further enriched by the deep study of a second academic discipline. Key Program Highlights Mastery of an East Asian language (e.g., Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin Chinese) Interdisciplinary curriculum covering history, politics, culture, and society A unique comparative approach to understanding East Asia as a cohesive region Flexibility to combine regional expertise with a second major or minor field Development of critical cultural and analytical skills for global careers