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Asian Studies

Asian Studies at Carleton promotes a wide variety of courses and programs aimed at appreciating and understanding the richness, variety and values of past and present Asian cultures. We concentrate on three regions: East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan), Inner Asia (Tibet, former Soviet Central Asia, and Mongolia), and South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka). The program consists of courses on Asia in nine departments, extracurricular events on campus, and off-campus studies.

Mark Hansell, Director, Program in Asian Studies
Meera Sehgal, Coordinator, South Asian Studies
Noboru Tomonari, Coordinator, East Asian Studies

Committee Members: Arnab Chakladar, Elizabeth Coville, Roy F. Grow, Mark Hansell, Kendall Heitzman, Christopher Heurlin, Roger R. Jackson, Mariko Kaga, Adeeb Khalid, Brendan LaRocque, Burton Levin, Tun Myint, Melinda Russell, Kathleen Ryor, Asuka Sango, Meera Sehgal, Kathryn W. Sparling, Noboru Tomonari, Nancy C. Wilkie, Seungjoo Yoon, Hong Zeng, Qiguang Zhao


  • Overview

  • The Major

    The major in Asian Studies is interdisciplinary and regionally-focused.
  • The Concentrations

    Concentrations in East Asian Studies and in South Asian Studies provide an opportunity for students majoring in traditional departments to bring focus to their choice of electives.
  • Faculty and Staff

    The faculty who teach courses that apply to the Asian Studies concentration or major.
  • Courses

    Asian Studies is an inherently interdisciplinary endeavor at Carleton.
  • Events

    Events relating to Asian Studies
  • Guide for New Students

    Information for new students about courses and majors in Asian Studies.