The interdisciplinary Asian studies major reflects the growing importance of the eastern, southeastern and southern regions of Asia, and the undeniably central role that countries like China, Japan and India play in the world economy and in world affairs today.
Asian Studies, Bachelor
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Overview
By combining perspectives from faculty in the social sciences, humanities, arts and business, you gain knowledge of the region as a whole, as well as the diverse histories, politics, economies and cultures of countries it encompasses.Why Choose Asian Studies at Clark?
- An interdisciplinary major that draws on the expertise of Clark faculty in the departments of History; Political Science; Geography; International Development, Community and Environment; and Visual and Performing Arts, among others.
- Choose from three areas of focus: China, Japan, or, inclusively, East, South, and Southeast Asia
- Take courses in Chinese and/or Japanese
- Study abroad in Vietnam, China, or Japan
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 60 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Elementary Chinese I
- Elementary Chinese II
- Intermediate Chinese I
- Intermediate Chinese II
- Fictions of Empire: Studies in Global English Literature
- Fictions of Asian America
- Miracles of Asia: Economic Growth in Global Contexts
- Introduction to Modern East Asia
- Chinese Civilization
- Modern China
- Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism: Intellectual History of China
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- First-year Common Application
- Secondary school report: Your guidance counselor will submit the secondary school report along with an official high school transcript, which will give us a picture of your academic career.
- Teacher evaluation form: This must be from a teacher in a traditional academic area such as mathematics, science, foreign language, English, social science or academic elective.
- SAT/ACT scores, if you choose to submit (Clark is a test-optional school).
- Application fee of $60 through the Common Application website or a fee waiver
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Worcester
- 1100 - 1620 USD/monthLiving Costs
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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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