The Department of Asian Studies offers programs of study that lead to degrees in the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and a Ph.D. Our programs offer students the opportunity to learn about the impact of Asian cultures and develop their linguistic competencies in up to ten Asian languages.

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Drs. Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk edit China’s earliest collection of swindle stories

 
In late June, Asian Studies professors Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk published their edited and annotated version of the Ming-dynasty "Book of Swindles" (杜騙新書 Du pian xin shu), a 400-year-old work thought to be the earliest Chinese

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

 
Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this Summer Session.

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Richard N. Liu, MStJ

 
Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you've come to the right place! In this year's Alumni Features series, Beyond
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Drs. Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk edit China’s earliest collection of swindle stories

June 30, 2025

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

June 4, 2025

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Richard N. Liu, MStJ

May 29, 2025
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