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.
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
New York Model Management
Graduate Schools
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Student Perspective
“I studied abroad in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. I learned and grew so much, both as a student and as a person. The people I met there have truly become people I would consider lifelong friends, and spending time in a culture as different from America provided a humbling amount of perspective. Everything I experienced in Japan gave me a more global perspective, changing the way I look at the world, my country and myself, in only the best way.”
Dickinson College 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.
As a student, he trailblazed as Dickinson's first East Asian studies major. Now, Chuck Silverman '88 is a global financial executive and a new Dickinson trustee.
Exhibition at The Trout Gallery at Dickinson College Explores Buddhist Statuettes from Various Countries
“Manifestation and Adaptation: Variations in Buddhist Sculpture Across Asia,” an exhibition depicting a range of Buddhist statuettes from Asia, will be on display at The Trout Gallery.