Asian and Pacific Studies
Asian and Pacific Studies
Asian and Pacific Studies
Director:
Robin Wang
Objectives:
Asian
and Pacific Studies, an interdisciplinary area studies program,
provides a general background to the traditions and cultures of Asia
and the Pacific as well as an understanding of contemporary issues
relating to that region. Furthermore, given the present shift of
interest to the Pacific region, it aims to deepen the student’s
knowledge of Asia and the Pacific or of a country/area through a
concentrated study in one academic discipline. This academic program,
therefore, is intended to develop the student’s personal interest in
Asian and Pacific affairs and to prepare her or him for Asia-related
career opportunities. All students are encouraged to spend some time in
Asia through the various programs available to them.
Asian and Pacific Studies Student Learning Outcomes
- Students
will come to understand the culture of the Asia Pacific region and its
contributions to human civilization, with special attention to
distinctively Asian culture and spiritual traditions that originated in
this region
- Students
will enhance their competencies by doing original research on topics of
concern in the Asia Pacific region, and communicate their findings in
both written and oral presentations. Students will also acquire a basic
knowledge and skill in an Asian language
- Students
will have the opportunity to develop self-awareness by exploring
interactively the relationships between their own cultures and those of
the Asian Pacific region