Bachelor's in Asian Studies
Introduction
Asian Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Occidental College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
Asian Studies at Occidental College lets you explore China, Japan, Korea, and the wider region through history, politics, religion, literature, media, and cultural studies. You examine Asian societies past and present while building skills in analytical work, writing, and cross-cultural communication. The program brings together faculty from across 13 different departments for an interdisciplinary foundation.
You study an Asian language, explore transnational issues, and connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. Course options include topics such as Korean popular culture and East Asian cinema. Students conduct research on campus, work in Los Angeles Asian communities, and may pursue language-focused travel or an Oxy-led course that takes students to Asia for immersive learning.
Graduates are prepared for careers in international relations, education, journalism, translation, nonprofits, and global business. The program also supports options such as scholarships for immersive language experiences abroad.
Modules
- Korean Pop Culture
- How to Live & Die Well in Buddhist Traditions
- New Waves of Asian Cinema
- The Transformation of Urban & Rural China
- To Dwell or to Wander: Reading Confucius & Zhuangzi
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Asian Studies at Occidental College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Occidental College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Occidental College as pre-requiste for admission in Asian Studies.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.oxy.edu/academics/areas-study/asian-studies
More Information
- International relations
- Education
- Journalism
- Translation
- Nonprofits
- Global business
- Diplomacy
- Public service
- Cultural organizations
- Advanced study
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.