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The university offers an interdisciplinary program in East Asian Studies leading to the Master of Arts (MA) and master of science (MS) degree. The curriculum includes courses in anthropology, art history, Asian studies, Chinese language and literature, cinema studies, comparative literature, geography, history, international studies, Japanese language and literature, journalism, Korean language, linguistics, political science, religious studies, and sociology. Students who complete three years equivalent of Southeast and /or South Asia language study abroad or in other institutions may, with the support of an Asian Studies faculty advisor, construct a special concentration in Southeast and/or South Asian Studies. The program is administered by the Asian Studies Committee, which is composed of faculty members with Asian specializations.

Graduate Specialization in Asian Studies The 16-credit graduate specialization in Asian studies is open to all UO graduate students except for MA students in the Asian Studies Program. This specialization enhances student education and future marketability in careers with nongovernmental or international organizations, the media, government service, education, or the academe.   Overview In collaboration with faculty members, students achieve mastery in Asian studies by analyzing and critiquing primary and secondary sources related to Asia developing multiple disciplinary perspectives, sources, methods, and modes of analyses used in the study of Asia identifying major themes in Asian history, particularly historical continuities and critical junctures developing an advanced understanding of Asia’s physical and political geography studying major topical issues relevant to modern Asia, which may include economic development, tropical diseases, environmental change, and globalization honing skills to critically analyze modern debates about Asia Specialization Requirements Course List Code Title Credits Core Seminars ASIA 611 1 ASIA 612 3 Breadth Requirement Three 4-credit courses 1 12 Total Credits 16