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East Asian Studies Program

Degrees Offered
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

 

This is an interdisciplinary Major program offered within the Asian Studies program by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Coordinator of the Asian Studies program or the Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties.

What Will I Study?

     
Topics will include:
  • Understanding East Asia. Primary focus on China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan
  • East Asian Values in a Canadian Setting. East Asian values will be examined generically, as well as specifically to the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam
  • Introduction to the Calgary Chinese Community; Provides instruction on the direct experience of important aspects of the Calgary Chinese community
 

What Can I Do With a Degree in East Asian Studies?

     
Our graduates are critical and creative thinkers capable of organizing and interpreting information.
They have effective written and oral communication skills and can work collaboratively in team settings. They also have possess a developed cultural perspective.

East Asian Studies is an excellent preparation for careers in the public and private sectors, such as government departments. Graduates may also pursue post-degree studies.
 

A Minor In East Asian Studies

   
You will develop an understanding of East Asia by choosing from a diverse set of courses such as the core East Asian Studies courses, as well as complementary Anthropology, Art History, Chinese, Japanese, History, Political Science and Religious Studies Courses.
 

Have more questions?
If you have any questions, not answered by this page or the University Calendar, then direct your inquiries to the Undergraduate Programs Office or the East Asian Studies Program Coordinator.

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