Overview

Denison University students learn about the history and civilization of the whole region, with a focus on either China or Japan. The East Asian Studies program is rounded out with a senior research project undertaken by every senior major.

Mission Statement

To prepare students to meet the challenges of an increasingly interrelated world, the East Asian Studies Program promotes the teaching and research on

fundamental concepts,

developments and trends in history,

language, art and culture in East Asia,

and offers students opportunities to build their language competency in Chinese or Japanese.

The program is committed to the development of students’ comparative understanding of the traditional values of East Asia as well as the contemporary challenges it faces.

Students can be expected to use their knowledge about East Asian culture and their proficiency in East Asian languages and literature in a broad range of professions, including business, government service, and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asian Art and Visual Culture
Modern East Asian Civilization
International Problems
Dream and Fantasy in East Asian Literature
Contemporary Japan: In Search of the “Real” Japan
World Views: Spatial Imagination in East Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Granville, United States

Disciplines

Asian studies View 505 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application. A personal essay is included in this application
English Proficiency Demonstration. All international applicants must demonstrate adequate English proficiency to qualify for admission.Considerations include, but are not limited to, the following: English as the primary language of school instruction; English as the first/native language; TOEFL iBT or TOEFL Essentials; IELTS; Duolingo English Test (DET)+; SAT Reading; ACT English Language Arts; and an admission interview
Denison University Certification of Finances
Counselor Recommendation & School Report
High School Transcript. Your counselor must send us a copy of your official transcript. We will use this to recalculate your GPA and evaluate your academic performance and course selection.
At least one teacher of a core course must submit a teacher evaluation form for you.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Out-of-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year

Living costs

Granville

United States

1312 - 2165 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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