Asian Studies

With the role of Asia on the world stage becoming increasingly prominent, a better understanding of Asian cultures is an indispensable element for world citizenship and leaders of tomorrow. Any student with an interest in entering governmental services, law, business, education, journalism, medicine, human resources, and counseling, etc., will open up new opportunities by adding Asian Studies Concentration to their traditional career tracks.
Asian Studies at the University of Scranton is an interdisciplinary program that aims to provide students with the vital understanding of this culturally diverse and vibrant region of the world that includes China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, the Philippines, etc. The program seeks to engage students in the study of Asia through courses drawn from multiple departments across the University. The concentration is open to all majors. Cross-listed Asian Studies courses may also fulfill major, minor, cognate, and general education requirements.
Undergraduate Admissions
Contact Us:
Philosophy Department
University of Scranton
570-941-6312 or 570-941-6333
Spring 2019 events
FEBRUARY
New Year Festival and Workshop Feb 5th
MARCH
Asian Studies 2019 Spring Lecture Series: "Women in Asia"
Part I: March 6, 2019, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (BRN 228)
“Women in Mainland China and Taiwan”: Profs. Shuhua Fan and Ann Pang-White
Part II: March 20, 2019, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (BRN 228)
“Women in Japan”: Prof. Minori Koga
Part III: March 27, 2019, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (BRN 228)
“Women in India”: Prof. Sujata Nair-Mulloth
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.