In-depth knowledge of East Asia is essential for success in an interdependent world. Immerse yourself.
immerse Yourself in a multidisciplinary program
As East Asian studies majors at Ursinus learn, however, these aren’t just lands of cutting edge design, technological innovation, and economic wizardry. East Asia is a vast tapestry that draws on its great regional diversity, its deep cultural heritage, and the powerful imagination of its people to weave together a tapestry of history, literature, philosophy, religion, art, and innovation that spans almost 3,000 years.
Drawing on this incredible wealth, East Asian studies majors at Ursinus drawing on anthropology, art, history, modern languages, philosophy, religion, theater, politics, and international relations. The East Asian studies major prepares students for careers in business, law, and government, as well as teaching. Students gain expertise in East Asian history, culture, politics, literature, and language. All majors complete advanced language work and a supervised capstone project.
What we offer
Ursinus College offers full programs in Chinese and Japanese language, and provides study abroad opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
Why choose Ursinus for East Asian Studies?
Our Extensive Library Holdings
Grants from the Japan Foundation and gifts from Tohoku Gakuin University, among other major gifts, and aggressive purchasing with existing funds have enabled Ursinus to acquire extensive library holdings of Chinese and Japanese materials.
Our Art Collection
Additionally, the Berman Museum of Art on Ursinus’ campus has an outstanding collection of postwar Japanese woodblock prints as well as more traditional objects.
Our Location
Ursinus’ proximity to Philadelphia provides access to the vast resources of the Japan-American Society of Greater Philadelphia, the Chinese Cultural Center, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
