{"id":470,"date":"2022-04-29T16:05:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs-2\/east-asian-studies\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:46:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:46:09","slug":"east-asian-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/east-asian-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"East Asian Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Major in East Asian Studies at K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Home to some of the world\u2019s most ancient and complex cultures, East Asia is a powerful influencer of global trade, finance, and popular culture, as well as a region of significant geopolitical interest.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an East Asian studies major<\/strong>, you will explore the culture, politics, and history of the region, with a special focus on China, Japan, and Korea. In addition to becoming proficient in either Chinese or Japanese, you will gain an extensive knowledge of the region, an appreciation for its cultures, and an understanding of modern global relations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will complete courses in either Japanese or Chinese language as well as take East Asian culture classes taught in English, such as Urban China; China from the Borders; Occupiers and Occupied in Postwar East Asia; Japanese Sci-Fi; and Japanese Language and Society. The department also takes a deeply interdisciplinary approach to education, allowing students to fulfill some major requirements through select courses in the history, religion, theatre, and anthropology and sociology departments.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As an East Asian studies major, you will also have the opportunity to study abroad\u2014for six to nine months\u2014in East Asia, with programs in China, Japan, and South Korea.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While at K, you will be closely mentored by faculty in the department, who will help you plan out your studies to best match your personal and professional interests. This personal mentorship, along with the skills and cross-cultural expertise gained throughout the program, has prepared our graduates for successful careers in education, business, government, law, communications, and other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Students can only major in East Asian Studies; if they would prefer a minor, they can choose to study <\/em>Chinese<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>Japanese<\/em><\/a>\u2014both of which are housed within the Department of East Asian Studies. However, due to the significant overlap in their programs, a student cannot major in <\/em>East Asian Studies<\/em> and minor in Chinese or <\/em>Japanese<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do with an East Asian Studies major?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the careers, employers, and graduate schools of our East Asian studies alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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