St. Olaf Asian Studies Department

The study of Asia at St. Olaf means delving into rich cultural traditions – both historic and contemporary. Focused primarily on East Asia, students have the opportunity to study 4 years of Japanese or Chinese language, a variety of interdisciplinary courses designed specifically for Asian Studies and discipline-based courses set in Asia. A major in Asian Studies might include internships in Taiwan, China or Japan; study abroad in China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, India or Korea; and participation in Asia-related events on campus. There are 18 faculty members affiliated with the department to teach and advise students on Asia-related study and experiences, and thoughtfully designed programs of study for a major or concentration.


About Our Department

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2011 Fulbright Scholars

Click here to read brief project desciptions from a few of this year's chosen Asian Studies Fulbright scholars.

 

CONVERSATION TABLES
Mondays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Japanese: Black Ballroom
Chinese: Gold Ballroom

World Film Series
Transformations Theme Event
Asian films during Spring Semester

NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to
Eric Becklin '12 who has received a Fulbright to China.
Virginia Ma '12
is currently an alternate for a Fulbright in Hong Kong.

Distinction for class of 2012:
Eric R. Becklin, Frances E. Deram, Joshua J. Jackson, Adam J. Johnson, Allison K. Schedin and Matthew V. Venker

Henry Luce Foundation has awarded St. Olaf a LIASE grant to develop initiatives that integrate Asian Studies and Environmental Studies.

Tim Knutson '12,
major in economics with a China concentration, has parlayed his Term in China into a post graduation job at Best Buy. (see A Cultural Key to the Corporate World)

 


2011 Fulbrights

Steven G. Braun '11 and
Sara L. Padula '11 who have
been awarded Fulbright
scholarships to Japan,

Lydia R. Pfotenhauer '11 and
Anna M. Coffey '11
Fulbrights to China,
Bogdan H. Conrad '11
a
Fulbright to India,
and
Jonathan S.Christensen '11
a Fulbright to Malaysia.
Mara Fink
and Mira Yoon
are alternates to Singapore and
South Korea, respectively.

 

Click here to see Steven Braun's 2011 Distinction Web Site

 

Sarswati's Founder Earns Scholarship, Celebrates Success of Summer Camp in Nepal

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