Overview
Majors of the East Asian Studies program of Wesleyan University are also required to gain some knowledge of the other East Asian countries that might not be the focus of their study, and they are invited to explore our broadly multi-disciplinary curriculum.
Students interested in East Asian studies will be guided by the expectations for liberal learning at Wesleyan and by the CEAS's interdisciplinary approach. Language, premodern history and culture, and the sophomore Proseminar provide the common core of our program. The Proseminar exposes students to a wide variety of intellectual approaches to East Asian studies and thereby provides a foundation for students to focus in more depth in particular areas.
Student Learning Goals
The College of East Asian Studies (CEAS) has two mutually reinforcing core missions: to cultivate an outstanding group of students with strong language abilities, wide-ranging knowledge about East Asia, and an area of particular expertise; and to promote knowledge of and engagement with the histories, cultures, and contemporary significances of East Asia across the campus, curriculum, and broader community.
Study Abroad
Experience living in East Asia and use of language in its appropriate cultural context is viewed as a vital component of East Asian studies. Accordingly, although not required, CEAS majors are expected to study abroad to develop their language competency and acquire a more concrete grasp of a specific East Asian cultural context. This expectation may be fulfilled through a semester or one year in an approved program.
Programme Structure
- Core courses. Each CEAS major is expected to take an introductory "Foundations of East Asian Culture" course (usually taken in the spring semester of the first year) and our interdisciplinary Proseminar (CEAS201) (usually taken in the fall of the sophomore year). The goal is to ensure that each CEAS major is firmly anchored in the classical texts and key events that shaped the development of East Asian cultures before the 19th century as well as the basic methodologies and main areas of scholarship within East Asian studies.
- Concentrations. Each CEAS major must choose one of the four concentrations listed below. Our goal is to ensure that each major’s course of study has methodological coherence in a specific area of study. Course offerings for each concentration may vary in some years according to faculty on campus.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 3075 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed Common Application or Coalition Application
- Secondary School Report and official high school transcripts
- Counselor Recommendation
- Mid-year Grade Report
- Two Teacher Evaluations
- $55 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver
- If you wish to submit your SAT or ACT as proof of English proficiency, you must submit all sections of the SAT or ACT.
- A high degree of proficiency in English, as described below, must also be demonstrated.
- A strong secondary school preparation in English, social science, science, mathematics, and a foreign language.
- Candidates studying at schools outside the US who have taken national examinations for university admission (A levels, French Baccalaureate, ISC, International Baccalaureate, etc.) are expected to have achieved superior results.
- Interviews are not required as part of the admissions process, but we encourage prospective students to arrange them if possible.
Tuition Fee
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International
61449 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61449 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
61449 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61449 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Middletown
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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