Asian Studies - Suffolk University

Asian Studies from Suffolk University is a Campus Bachelor Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Asian Studies is a multidisciplinary program that offers courses in the humanities and social sciences with a focus on Asia, a fast-growing dynamic region that is playing an increasingly important role in economics, politics, and world affairs today. Students in the Asian Studies major will gain a sound understanding of the history, politics, economics, philosophy, cultures and languages of Asian societies and nations. Students in the major will each have a thematic emphasis or an area emphasis based on their own individual interests. They are also required to master at least one Asian language at the intermediate-level. In addition, students are required to study abroad or, with the permission of the Program Director, have an alternative Asian-American community experience in the Greater Boston area. Students who graduate with a major in Asian Studies will: Have a general knowledge about the academic discipline of the study of Asia, and a substantial understanding about the chosen theme or area through courses in the concentrated area of study Have an understanding of the significance of Asia in relation to the U.S. and the world, both in the past and in the twenty-first century Be able to demonstrate intermediate-level competence in an Asian language in reading, writing, and speaking and develop cultural awareness and sensitivity to the language Have a direct experience with Asian culture through study abroad or an Asian American community project. View more details on Suffolk University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.