{"id":227,"date":"2015-08-04T17:55:59","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T17:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=227"},"modified":"2023-03-30T15:02:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:02:16","slug":"asian-studies","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/asian-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Asian Studies<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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What can Asia teach the world?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Mary Washington was one of the first U.S. institutions of higher education to establish philosophy courses in Asian thought. Our minor in Asian studies prepares grads for success in an increasingly global economy \u2013 and world \u2013 where Asia and the Pacific play a robust role. This interdisciplinary program explores language, literature, history, society, politics, and more. Take advantage of UMW\u2019s Leidecker Center for Asian Studies, which promotes academic and cultural exchange, as well as a summer field study in Thailand and an exchange program in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Asian studies minor at UMW explores Asian art, civilization, and geography. Along with Chinese, study schools of thought such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Choose from courses in Asian American literature, the history of Japan and China, and the politics of East and South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Graduates with a degree in Asian Studies are prepared to enter career paths including foreign service, language instruction and international business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The University of Mary Washington\u2019s unique location near the nation\u2019s capital offers plenty of prestigious internships to boost students\u2019 resumes and international understanding. More information on internship opportunities can be found on the Academic and Career Services site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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