East Asian Studies

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East Asian Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies explores the region of East Asia through multiple disciplinary lenses. Our courses approach ancient culture and contemporary life through the perspectives of history, society, politics, literature, and art.

We offer three major tracks—East Asian studies, Chinese or Japanese—all of which build on a strong foundation of language study.

East Asian studies majors take Japanese language or Chinese language through the end of their second year, along with a range of courses on East Asian topics. Japanese or Chinese majors study language through the advanced level, in addition to a smaller set of topical courses.

Our program equips students with a broad range of skills and expertise applicable to careers in East Asia and beyond. To learn more about what we do, check out our most recent newsletter or a list of our current courses.

Chair: Nan MaAssociate Professor of East Asian Studiesmana@dickinson.edu
Department Coordinator: Austin Kellarkellara@dickinson.edu

Phone: 717-245-1732
Fax: 717-245-1025
Location: 105C, Stern Center for Global Ed Mailing Address

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Hilton Hotels Corporation
J.E.T. Program
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
New York Model Management

Graduate Schools

Temple University
Johns Hopkins University
Princeton University
Michigan University
New York University
American University
Villanova University
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Georgetown University
Columbia University
Fordham University

Student Perspective

East Asian Studies News

Department News

'Expert Show': Japanese Robotics and the Future of Care

Professor of East Asian Studies Shawn Bender discusses his book 'Feeling Machines: Japanese Robotics and the Global Entanglements of More-Than-Human Care.'

Feeling Machines & the (Possible) Future of Healthcare

Associate Professor of East Asian Studies Shawn Bender explores Japan, robots and where they intersect in eldercare and beyond.

Dickinson to Host Anthropologist to Discuss 'Nuclear Ghost' of Fukushima

Ryo Morimoto, a Princeton University anthropology professor and author, will discuss the impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Konnichiwa, Chatbot! Students to Leverage AI for Fast-Track Language Learning

Through the power of AI, Dickinson students will soon be able to practice Japanese language in a novel and convenient way.

Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision

Grace MacDougall '24 was among 70 student-leaders from across the U.S. who met with Vice President Kamala Harris and discussed the effects of the Dobbs decision on college-age communities.

麻豆区 Faculty Selects Professor of Japanese for Distinguished Teaching Award

Alex Bates, associate professor of Japanese language, literature and film recently received the 2020-21 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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East Asian Studies

East Asian Studies

Contact Info

Chair

Department Coordinator

Phone

Fax

Location

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Student Perspective

East Asian Studies News

'Expert Show': Japanese Robotics and the Future of Care

Feeling Machines & the (Possible) Future of Healthcare

Dickinson to Host Anthropologist to Discuss 'Nuclear Ghost' of Fukushima

Konnichiwa, Chatbot! Students to Leverage AI for Fast-Track Language Learning

Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision

麻豆区 Faculty Selects Professor of Japanese for Distinguished Teaching Award

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