Asian Studies
In the Asian Studies minor at Stetson University, you will initially focus on East Asia, exploring its historical and contemporary significance. While the minor places emphasis on China and Japan, you will also study connections between these countries and other parts of East Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, Mongolia and Taiwan. Additionally, the program examines relationships between East Asia and other regions such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia and Oceania.
Why Asian Studies at Stetson University?
Through Stetson's Asian Studies program, you will explore course offerings that uniquely focus on Asian histories, businesses, politics, economies, religions, cultures and languages. This program aims to cultivate your understanding and appreciation of Asia while fostering familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches, cross-cultural interactions and global events. The faculty in Stetson’s Asian Studies program includes diverse professors who teach a wide range of subjects, from history and religious studies to sociology, digital arts, communication and media studies.
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"Going to Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia] was such a rewarding experience for me; it opened me up to another part of the world. ... I'm better for the experience and wouldn't trade it for anything."
Rebecca Shaffer '18 Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, minor in Asian Studies
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Asian Studies pursue careers across diverse fields such as government and public service, international relations, non-governmental organizations, teaching, intelligence and security, journalism, business and academic research.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Christopher Bell, PhD, University of Virginia
- Dengke Chen, MFA, Pennsylvania State University
- Rachel Core, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
- Jennifer Foo, PhD, Northeastern University
- Chris Jimenez, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
- Leander Seah, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
- Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Asian Studies curriculum at Stetson offers you an interdisciplinary approach, with faculty teaching a range of subjects from history and religious studies to digital arts and communication.
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