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.

Contact Info

Chair

Nan MaAssociate Professor of East Asian Studies

Department Coordinator

Katie Amtower

Phone

717-245-1732

Fax

717-245-1025

Location

105C, Stern Center for Global Ed Mailing Address

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Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

  • Deloitte & Touche, LLP
  • Hilton Hotels Corporation
  • J.E.T. Program
  • Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
  • New York Model Management

Graduate Schools

  • Temple University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Princeton University
  • Michigan University
  • New York University
  • American University
  • Villanova University
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Georgetown University
  • Columbia University
  • Fordham University

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Dickinson to Host Anthropologist to Discuss

Dickinson to Host Anthropologist to Discuss 'Nuclear Ghost' of Fukushima

Ryo Morimoto, a Princeton University anthropology professor and author, will discuss the impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Konnichiwa, Chatbot! Students to Leverage AI for Fast-Track Language Learning

Konnichiwa, Chatbot! Students to Leverage AI for Fast-Track Language Learning

Through the power of AI, Dickinson students will soon be able to practice Japanese language in a novel and convenient way.

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Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision

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.

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Dickinson College Faculty Selects Professor of Japanese for Distinguished Teaching Award

Dickinson College Faculty Selects Professor of Japanese for Distinguished Teaching Award

Alex Bates, associate professor of Japanese language, literature and film recently received the 2020-21 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Dickinson College to Host Virtual Discussion on Pandemic Preparedness and Environmental Awareness

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.

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Education Abroad: The Dickinson in China Experience

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.

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