Program Requirements Courses Study Abroad Lecturers/Events Undergrad Scholarships Florida Seminar for Teaching on Asia

Academic Programs

The Asian Studies major is designed to provide an interdisciplinary focus on a region that is remaking global economic, political, and cultural maps in the 21st century. In addition to the fundamentals of Asian languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, and Indonesian, the student will become acquainted with specifics of the history, culture, and religions while learning to distinguish between the social sciences and humanities as ways to approach a culture. An Asian Studies major will equip you to deal intelligently and sensitively with Asia-related issues whether in business, government, or non-profit organizations, and provide a foundation for further specialization at the graduate and professional level.
Asian Studies maintains a close relation with the East Asian Languages and Literatures major (EALL) in the Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures. Students who desire a more language and humanities intensive engagement with either Chinese or Japanese are encouraged to explore this option as well.

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Asian Studies Major
Asian Studies Minor
EALL

Program Requirements

• Schedule of Courses
• Harn Museum Asia Collection
• Lecturers/Events
• Undergrad Research Scholarships
• CHiTra (Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions)
• Florida Seminar for Teaching about Asia

Related Links

• CIBER
• Architecture Abroad in Asia
• UF-Beijing Center
• Lombardi Scholars website: The University of Florida Lombardi Scholars will visit Japan with Dr. Joseph Murphy, director of the Asian Studies Program, in May 2008. Their website will feature their individual research projects on Japan.