Which Asian Studies Major is Right for Me?

Asian Studies

  • Develop strong cultural and cross-cultural knowledge encompassing multiple areas in Asia
  • Cultivate a highly interdisciplinary approach to Asia
  • Achieve intermediate or higher proficiency in Chinese or Japanese language
  • Use intercultural expertise and knowledge of greater Asia in your life after Bates

Chinese

  • Achieve a high level of proficiency in Chinese language
  • Cultivate linguistic, cultural, and historical competency focused primarily on the Chinese-speaking world
  • Communicate strongly in, with, and about China
  • Use intercultural and multilingual expertise in your life after Bates

Japanese

  • Achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese language
  • Cultivate  linguistic, cultural, and historical competency focused primarily on Japan
  • Communicate strongly in, with, and about Japan
  • Use intercultural and multilingual expertise in your life after Bates