Asian studies, one of seven areas of study in UVM's program for Area and International Studies offers both a major and a minor in the study of Asian culture, history and society. The interdisciplinary program is composed of 21 faculty members noted for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.
Courses are drawn from 10 disciplines, and topics range from Asian art to interpretations of Eastern religions. Majors, who learn the Chinese or Japanese language up to the intermediate level, are encouraged to study abroad for at least one semester. On-campus educational and social events such as lectures, workshops and cultural performances are common. With thousands of U.S. companies investing and trading in Asia, career prospects for students with cultural knowledge and Asian language skills are excellent.
Phone: (802) 656-1096
Fax: (802) 656-8472
E-mail: MaryLou.Shea@uvm.edu
Department Web Site:
http://www.uvm.edu/~asian/
List of courses in area and international studies
Careers: The booming economies of Asia and the thousands of American businesses doing business, trading and investing there make career prospects for graduates practically unlimited.
Graduates are working in banks in New York, law offices in San Francisco, trading companies in Japan, construction companies in Hong Kong and schools throughout Asia.
