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BA in Asian Studies (Major & Minor)<\/span><\/h3>\n

The BA in Asian Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and the minor in Asian Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0focus on East Asia and South Asia, with attention to Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim. They provide a broad interdisciplinary and comparative perspective, to deepen understanding of how Asian people, nations, states, regions, and diasporas have developed, functioned, and interacted, and how they view the world and themselves. The major is designed to be flexible, easily tailored to each student\u2019s interests and learning goals, whether those focus on a certain country in the region or on particular transnational issues such as cultural flows, security, or economic development. Asian Studies majors are well prepared for graduate study and for careers in government, local and international non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.<\/p>\n

The minor in Asian Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is designed to be flexible and easily tailored to each student\u2019s interest and learning goals, whether these interests center on a certain country in the region or on particular transnational issues such as cultural flows, security, or economic development. Asian Studies minors secure a strong foundation for further study of or work in government, local and international non-governmental organization, and the private sector in Asia. The minor complements the disciplinary foundation that students cultivate in their major, allowing them a systematic introduction and broad exposure to the region\u2019s culture, politics, and history.<\/p>\n

For updated information on the requirements and course listings, please visit the BA in Asian Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and the minor in Asian Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a> links to the official University Bulletin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to take a look at the comprehensive list of Asia-related courses<\/a> using search terms like “Asia” or “India” to find relevant courses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Language & Literature Studies<\/span><\/h3>\n

<\/b><\/a>The College of Arts and Sciences at BU offers a broad range of courses in modern languages through the Department of World Languages and Literatures<\/b><\/a>, including<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n