The Department of East Asian Studies explores the region of East Asia through multiple disciplinary lenses. Our courses approach ancient culture and contemporary life through the perspectives of history, society, politics, literature, and art.
We offer three major tracks—East Asian studies, Chinese or Japanese—all of which build on a strong foundation of language study.
East Asian studies majors take Japanese language or Chinese language through the end of their second year, along with a range of courses on East Asian topics. Japanese or Chinese majors study language through the advanced level, in addition to a smaller set of topical courses.
Our program equips students with a broad range of skills and expertise applicable to careers in East Asia and beyond. To learn more about what we do, check out our most recent newsletter or a list of our current courses.
Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision
Grace MacDougall '24 was among 70 student-leaders from across the U.S. who met with Vice President Kamala Harris and discussed the effects of the Dobbs decision on college-age communities.
ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app to Host Virtual Discussion on Pandemic Preparedness and Environmental Awareness
Frédéric Keck, a social anthropologist, will explain how clues in the environment can help us better prepare for future pandemics in a virtual talk from The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues.
Education Abroad: The Dickinson in China Experience
East Asian studies major Rocco Cartusciello '20 discusses the cultural immersion, academic rigor and personalized support he found in Dickinson's yearlong study-abroad program in China.