We live in a world in which Asia is increasingly relevant to Western lives. Our department's goal is to provide the best possible instruction in the languages and literatures of Asian countries and to increase the understanding of, and ability to function in that world.
Our Chinese and Japanese language, literature, and culture classes as well as Arabic language and culture classes will provide students with the means to read, write, speak, and understand the major languages of Asia, and give students knowledge and appreciation of the rich literary heritage of Asian and Arabic civilizations. The Chinese Language Program and the Japanese Language Program of the department currently offer Chinese and Japanese majors and minors.
Aside from being experts in Asian languages and literatures, our faculty knowledgeable about Asian cultures and are specialists in teaching Asian languages to American college students. They share a passion for their specialized language and culture and enjoy helping students to learn.
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