ChooseWhy Choose This Program?

Why Study Asian Studies at Goucher?

Goucher's Asian studies minor gives students a complete perspective of Asia, spanning from Pakistan and India in the Southwest to Malaysia and Indonesia in the Indo-Pacific region. The curriculum in the Asian studies minor is designed to provide an immersion into a variety of Asian topics, including history and politics. Adding the breadth of the program, regions students will be studying include Southwest Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim.

LearnWhat Will You Learn?

What Will You Learn?

The Asian studies minor offers courses related to cultures, history, economics, history, international relations, and politics of the different regions of Asia. Students pursuing an Asian studies degree will engage with Asian topics on a local, national, and regional level. Asian studies is an interdisciplinary program that can pair with other majors and minors of a student's choosing. Students will have the opportunity to study languages in the Asia region, including Chinese. Goucher offers a combination of semester-long and Intensive Course Abroad (three-week-long) programs in countries in the Asian region, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand.

DoWhat Will You Do?

What Can You Do With an Asian Studies Minor?

The Asian studies minor will help prepare students for careers related to government, politics, journalism, law, and international organizations and development. Students can also pursue careers related to language-centered work such as translation and teaching. Students with a minor in Asian studies will gain valuable intercultural experiences needed to succeed in a global world.

Course Curriculum

Asian studies is an inherently interdisciplinary program; therefore, the minor in Asian studies course offerings are located in multiple programs across the college.

Minor Requirements

Faculty

Program Contact

Evan Dawley
Department Chair, Associate Professor of History
Areas of Expertise: East Asia; China; Japan; Taiwan; Identity; Colonialism; Nationalism; Ethnicity; Diaspora; Historiography
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Affiliate Faculty

Julie Chernov
Associate Professor Political Science and International Relations
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Clay Chou
Assistant Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies
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Steven DeCaroli
Associate Professor of Philosophy
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Amalia Honick
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations

Antje Rauwerda
Associate Professor of English
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Study Abroad

Asian studies is a globally oriented field of study, and, as such, studying in Asia is an essential component of the Asian studies minor. Students in Asian studies are ordinarily required to study abroad in Asia, either on an ICA or a semester-long program. Students should discuss this with the program director, especially when their major might require study abroad outside of Asia. Goucher College has approved study abroad semester programs in China (Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hong Kong), Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), South Korea (Seoul and Gwangju), Thailand (Chiang Mai), and India (Bangalore, New Delhi, Jaipur). Previously, ICAs to Tokyo and Taipei (HIS 272Y), Beijing (ED 272Y), and Bali (SOA 272Y) have been offered and may run again in the future. Asian studies minors are strongly encouraged to study abroad with one of these Goucher-led or partner programs. Or, they are encouraged to locate a different program, especially if they wish to pursue more advanced language study or study a language that Goucher does not currently offer.

Opportunities & Internships

Internships

Internships help students explore possibilities, apply classroom learning, and gain experience. Explore internships and credit options.

Student Employment

Student employment connects students to both on and off-campus opportunities. The Career Education Office provides resources and support to students with or without Federal Work Study to find jobs, submit applications, and learn more about the job search process. Students have access to Handshake — a website for job postings, events, resumes/cover letters, and career management.

Major & Career Exploration

Exploring career options, choosing a major, and making career decisions is a multi-step process in which all students are encouraged to engage early and often. Goucher students have a variety of resources available through the Majors and Career page to assist them in this process.

Job Search

A Goucher education prepares students for today’s job market and beyond. Students can explore job opportunities and access job search resources through the CEO Job Search page.

Graduate & Professional School

Students access resources for searching and applying to graduate and professional school through the CEO Graduate and Professional School page, through faculty and staff members, or utilizing their own resources, network and tools.

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