Description

Northeast Asian Studies offers a suite of courses covering the cultures, societies, histories, philosophies and religions of China, Korea and Japan. It has a particular strength in the modern popular film and literature of these countries while not neglecting their respective and intertwined histories—both antagonistic and cooperative. A Northeast Asian Studies minor provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop both general and specialist interests in Chinese, Korean and Japanese culture, history, society and thought.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a minor in Northeast Asian Studies Minor, graduates will be able to: 

• Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to the history of the Northeast Asian Studies.

• Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Northeast Asian Studies.

• Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Northeast Asian Studies has been developed.      

Course Lists

The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive    list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major,    whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of    courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.