East Asian Studies

Undergraduate

This multidisciplinary concentration is designed to serve undergraduate students wishing to attain reasonable fluency in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and/or Vietnamese and specialized familiarity with selected East Asian subjects.

Undergraduate

This multidisciplinary concentration is designed to serve undergraduate students wishing to attain reasonable fluency in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and/or Vietnamese and specialized familiarity with selected East Asian subjects.

The concentration serves students with two different types of professional and academic interests: those who wish to pursue active professional careers related to the East Asian region; and those who will continue their education at the graduate level in the humanities or social sciences with special emphasis on China, Japan or Korea. Concentrators’ academic experiences should culminate in their senior advanced research seminar. The Director of Undergraduate Studies will guide and supervise in the planning of individual concentrations to ensure the development of coherent programs of study.

Multi-Disciplinary Approach

The concentration reflects the Department’s multi-disciplinary approach and eclectic interests. It encourages the pursuit of competence in one or more of the languages the Department offers, as well as the development of a plan of study  - with the help of faculty advisors - that reflects a well-articulated theoretical, (multi)disciplinary or thematic approach to the study of East Asia. Recent graduates of the concentration have gone on to employment in public service, the media industry,  finance, and consulting. A significant percentage of our concentrators continue their studies in graduate and professional schools within a few years of graduation.

Declaring EAS + Concentration Requirements

The concentration reflects the Department’s multi-disciplinary approach and eclectic interests.

Learn About the Concentration

Languages

Chinese

Enhance your language skills by learning Standard Chinese (Mandarin), which includes mastering four essential components: speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.
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Japanese

By learning the practical use of Japanese in conversation and an understanding of the written language, students will be well-prepared to continue their studies and engage with Japanese speakers in a variety of settings.
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Korean

Learn the Korean writing system (Hangul) and develop communication skills in modern Korean across all four language modalities: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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Vietnamese

Learn Vietnamese pronunciation and grammar through extensive practice and review. Students will develop proficiency in speaking, listening, writing, and reading, as well as gain insights into Vietnamese culture.
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Additional Information

EAS DUG

The East Asian Studies Departmental Undergraduate Group (DUG) aims to organize informative and engaging events highlighting Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures for the Brown University community to appreciate.

Study and Work Abroad

Studying and working abroad can provide unique opportunities to improve language skills and gain international work experience.

After Brown

Recent graduates of the concentration have gone on to employment in public service, the media industry, finance, and consulting. A significant percentage of our concentrators continue their studies in graduate and professional schools within a few years of graduation.