Marietta College

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

Course Description

The Asian Studies Program is one of Marietta College's niche programs. Currently, the Program offers a major and a minor. Administratively, the Asian Studies Program is housed in the Department of Modern Languages and uses resources of several departments at the college. The Asian Studies Program offers a curriculum with a focus on China within its Asian and global contexts, preparing students to live and work in an interconnected world in which Asia is central. Starting with grounding in language and history, students will explore the roots of Asian literature, arts, and religions. Courses in the social sciences and business, focusing on contemporary politics and economics, will develop an understanding of contemporary Asia in a global perspective and help students transition into the world of work. The coursework of the Asian Studies major organizes courses in four core disciplines: 1) Chinese language (Mandarin), 2) Asian art, 3) Asian history, and 4) Asian literature and culture. The major also includes elective courses in International Business and International Leadership Studies.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Asian studies is one of Marietta College’s niche programs. It currently offers a major with a concentration in China, and a minor. The Asian Studies major is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from the resources of several departments at Marietta College. The coursework of the major integrates courses in four core disciplines: 1) Chinese language (Mandarin), 2) Asian art, 3) Asian history, and 4) Asian literature and culture. The program also provides students with a variety of exciting extracurricular activities and rich opportunities for experiential learning. Students visit art museums and special exhibits, take field trips to a variety of cultural institutions, and attend dance, theater and music performances to explore and experience Asian art and culture.




Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies Marietta College