Most Affordable Masters Program in East Asian Studies

Through our Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, KU offers six languages: Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Uyghur. Languages are supported by a variety of interdisciplinary courses ranging from literature and art history, sociology, anthropology, political science, business, and economics, to name but a few. KU students from all majors and professional schools are encouraged to explore East Asian studies.

Students must separately apply to and be accepted into both the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) program in The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) and the M.A. degree program in East Asian Studies. The normal criteria for admission to each program apply. Students may apply for admission to both programs simultaneously. Alternatively, students may begin their studies in either school and then apply to the second program after admission into the first program.

24 credit hours, including three social science courses, two history courses, and one humanities course. Ordinarily, at least 18 of these credit hours must be from among the courses listed under “Culture and Area Courses” on the list that follows. At least three courses must be at the 500 level or above. Third and fourth year languages courses do not count towards the requirement that one take at least 3 courses at the 500 level or above, but do count toward the 20 credit hours required for the major. Except for overseas study credits, normally a maximum of 3 credit hours of E595 may be counted toward the degree.

The Chinese and Japanese programs of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics (MLL) offer an MA degree program in East Asian Languages and Cultures.

The MA degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures is expected to be completed in two years during which the student must successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit hours. At least 21 of these credit hours must be taken on a letter-grade basis. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be language courses. There are two primary tracks within the EALC MA program: Chinese Track and Japanese Track. For each track, the student must take 4 language courses in their designated primary language area (Chinese or Japanese, for a minimum of 12 credit hours [native speakers of Japanese and Chinese might need to fulfill this requirement with the other program language]), as well as East Asian Humanities (3 credit hours). During the final semester of coursework, the student should take Advanced Seminar in East Asian Languages and Cultures (3 credit hours) or Supervised Research (3 credit hours) to complete a significant research project guided by the student’s Research Supervisor. All required courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis.

The East Asian Studies MA program, administered by the East Asian Studies Center, allows students to develop their Chinese, Japanese or Korean language skills while also designing their own personalized interdisciplinary study of East Asia. The program places heavy emphasis on interdisciplinary study as well as the development of appropriate language skills as a foundation for work in related professional and academic careers.

The M.A. degree in East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program intended to enable students to develop a broad understanding of an individual East Asian culture or to engage in comparative study of two or East Asian cultures.

Students pursuing the East Asian Studies M.A. are normally expected to concentrate on one particular country by choosing a variety of courses in various departments. These may include those covering other areas of Asia, those partially covering East Asia, Asian-American Studies, as well as relevant methodology and theory courses.

In most cases, the M.A. degree in East Asian Studies is suitable for those who seek to develop a general range of knowledge of the area as preparation for careers in fields such as journalism, business, law, government service, public health, or secondary school preparation. Many of our students continue their studies in Ph.D. programs in variety of fields.

Michael Berry, Ph.D., Asian Languages and CulturesWilliam M. Bodiford, Ph.D., Asian Languages and Cultures Michelle Liu Carriger, Ph.D., TheaterTorquil Duthie, Ph.D., Asian Languages and CulturesMichael D. Emmerich, Ph.D., Asian Languages and Cultures Andrea S. Goldman, Ph.D., HistoryKatsuya Hirano, Ph.D., History Burglind Jungmann, Ph.D., Art History Hui-Shu Lee, Ph.D., Art HistoryNamhee Lee, Ph.D., Asian Languages and CulturesWilliam Marotti, Ph.D., HistorySean Metzger, Ph.D., Theater Kyeyoung Park, Ph.D., Anthropology, Asian American StudiesShu-mei Shih, Ph.D., Asian American Studies, Asian Languages Cultures, Comparative LiteratureMariko Tamanoi, Ph.D., AnthropologyMichael F. Thies, Ph.D., Political Science James Tong, Ph.D., Political Science.

Although I had an opportunity to study various countries in East Asia, I specifically focused my studies on the contemporary Korea to gain a better understanding of one of the most precarious and volatile countries that currently exist in the world. As a student at East Asian Studies M.A. Program, I had the privilege to study and learn from Professors including John Duncan, Nam Hee Lee and William Marotti, to name a few. They provided me with constant support whenever asked and as such, they are than just professors to me, they had become my mentors and friends. I was fortunately notified early of this year that I had been accepted and was granted admission to several law schools in the country. For my successful admissions to various law schools, I firmly believe that my M.A. degree in East Asian Studies played a significant role put differently, I had proven that I can withstand and persevere through intense academic curricular pressure that ultimately distinguished me from other potential law school candidates.

Nine courses are required for the degree, at least five of which must be graduate seminars (200 level classes). The other four may be upper division courses (100 level classes) or additional graduate courses. Please note: lower division language classes (below the 100 level) do not count toward completion of the required nine classes.

Of the nine courses, at least five must be in the student area of concentration including one survey course chosen in consultation with the Graduate Studies Chair. At least one course should be in a cultural area other than the area of concentration. No than two courses in the 500 series (independent studies) may toward the nine courses and only one of these courses may be counted toward the minimum of five graduate courses required for the degree.

A minimum of three years of an East Asian language, either Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, or demonstrated equivalency is required in addition to the nine courses required to complete the degree.

Some students enter the program already proficient in their East Asian language of choice, and may therefore be able to complete the degree in a shorter period of time. For those students seeking further language development, the East Asian Studies MA is a great way to pursue an additional year (or perhaps two for some students) of language study while simultaneously engaging in graduate level coursework. Taking such language courses will, however, inevitably lengthen the time necessary to complete the degree. Finally, students who have mastered one East Asian language are free to use their time to study a second East Asian language, but such classes will be purely electives and will not count toward the degree. Students requiring significant language study are encouraged to do intensive summer work either at UCLA or abroad.

Students should be advised that some graduate level classes require advanced proficiency in an East Asian language (or perhaps its ancient variant such as classical Chinese or Japanese) in order to enroll. While such enrollment requirements are not the norm, they are not uncommon.

Students submit submit hardcopies of each paper to the program’s counseling office (Bunche Hall 10373) during their last term. The papers should be submitted by the last day of classes during the quarter the student wishes to graduate. The departmental chair will review the comments from the grading professors to determine satisfactory unsatisfactory. Please submit the three papers in bound form with the Comprehensive Exam Approval Form provided at the very beginning.

Of the nine courses for the East Asian Studies MA, at least five must be at the graduate level and at least five must be in the concentration area, including one survey course. All coursework must relate to East Asia, i.e., any research paper or project must focus on the region.

For each quarter (Summer session excluded), all graduate students are required to be either:.

Students register by paying registration fees by the deadline. An exception to this policy exists only for graduate students, near their time to degree, who may be eligible to pay a filing fee. Students should monitor their academic progress via My.UCLA and always check their records for accuracy.

ENROLLMENT for all courses may be done through My.UCLA before the stipulated deadlines. Some courses (such as most graduate level seminars) may require that the student requests a Permission to Enroll number (or PTE ) from the appropriate instructor before enrolling in a course. detailed information this procedure is also available through various Campus publications and from the Coordinator of Student Affairs.

A PROJECTED COURSE LIST for each academic quarter will be distributed to every student prior to the beginning of each academic term. Each quarterly list will indicate courses that may be applied to MA degree requirements.

Leave of Absence Students may formally petition to take a temporary LEAVE OF ABSENCE for one to three quarters during their graduate tenure. There is a maximum of three quarters of leave permitted to UCLA students. Leave of absence is not automatically granted and there must be a valid reason for the leave to be approved. Students are eligible for leave of absence only for one of the following reasons: outside employment, medical, parental obligations, other family obligations, military, emergency, financial hardship. Students on a leave of absence are not eligible for any financial assistance from the university and are not covered by the Graduate Students Health Insurance policy (GSHIP).

Registration in Absentia A registered student can for Registration in Absentia when (s)he needs to conduct research outside of California.

Withdrawal Registered students wishing to officially WITHDRAW from the Program are advised to notify Graduate Division via formal petition. Failure to do so can result in the seizure of the student Transcripts and Official Records and or legal action by the University.

Incompletes An Incomplete (appearing on the student transcript as an I rather than letter grade) indicates either that the student has not satisfied the minimum requirements for a given course or, alternatively (and rarely), indicates that the instructor (through prior agreement with the student) has allowed a temporary grade assignment of Incomplete to stand for one quarter and be immediately changed into a letter grade the following quarter (this typically occurs only with courses spanning than a single quarter). Incomplete grades can become very serious!!! If the student fails to satisfy the required coursework by the end of the following quarter, the Incomplete Grade will revert to a Failing Grade of F (not easy to later remove from the student transcript).

Fees Current fees are listed on the UCLA Graduate Division website . California residents are exempt from Non-Resident Tuition. Non-California residency are encouraged to obtain California residency for tuition purposes as soon as possible. International students are not eligible for California residency and should expect to pay the Non-Resident Tuition throughout their studies at UCLA.

Graduate Postdoctoral Extramural Support (GRAPES) Database Search Form.

GRAPES is not a fellowship or scholarship, rather it is an extensive database created by UCLA to help graduate students search for funding opportunities from institutions all over the world. Graduate students in need of funding (from all disciplines) are encouraged to become very familiar with the GRAPES database, and to reference it regularly.

Funding opportunities stemming directly from UCLA are sometimes limited. With GRAPES, however, graduate students may search for hundreds of potential funding sources from many universities and institutions outside of UCLA.

Boren Fellowships provide funding for U.S. graduate students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. The fellowship is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

The Burkle Center awards outstanding minority graduate students who have financial need and research interests relating to globalization and international relations with scholarships up to $4,000.00 each academic year. Scholarships are granted to qualified applicants who demonstrate leadership skills and academic achievement.

This one-year fellowship program provides recipients with a stipend plus tuition (and nonresident supplemental tuition if necessary). The program supports a limited number of entering students pursuing either terminal or professional master degrees.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students who qualify for nonresident supplemental tuition exemptions under AB 540 (eligibility for undocumented AB540 students is effective January 1, 2013). The intent of this fellowship is to provide access to higher education for students who might otherwise find it difficult or impossible to successfully pursue graduate study.

The U.S. State funds 600 students for summer language institutes abroad at various skill levels. CLS is a program of the U.S. State and provides fully funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen graduate students. Scholars will complete language coursework as well meeting with a native speaker language partner. Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. Language levels are classified as Beginning, Advanced Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. The CLS Program provides academic credit through Bryn Mawr College. Upon completion of the program, participants also receive a certified American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score.

The Payne Fellowship is a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Program, administered by Howard University, which seeks to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers as USAID Foreign Service Officers. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Payne program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and gain employment with USAID in an exciting rewarding career in the Foreign Service.

Applicants must have U.S. citizenship and be seeking admission to graduate school for a two-year program in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service at a U.S.-based institution. Up to $22,000 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as development, economics, public administration, business administration, global health, agriculture, or environmental science at a U.S.-based institution.

Graduate students interested in teaching positions are encouraged to subscribe to the TA Marketplace group. Departments that need to fill TA vacancies post job announcements through that group. Students need to be registered in order to have access to the group announcements.

The Judith Boyajian Travel Fellowship is designed to provide graduate students with support for purposeful travel to and cultural immersion in Africa. Key for any student who applies for the grant would be a commitment to public service, and whether in an established program or under an original project, students will also be required to be engaged in it.

Through a grant from the Taiwan Ministry of Education, the UCLA Asia Institute will offer awards of up to $6000 to UCLA graduate students for pre-dissertation or dissertation-level research in Taiwan for summer 2015 or academic-year 2015-16. Students from any discipline may but research must incorporate topics or methodologies of the humanities or social sciences.

Awards of up to $7000 will be made to students working on a dissertation or comparable research project with a substantial cross-cultural or comparative dimension, preferably one concerning Japan or other Asian country and North America. Applications should discuss how the proposal meets the requirements of the award to continue in the spirit of Prof. Wagatsuma work.

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) annually offers 10 yearlong scholarships to graduate students majoring in Korean studies in North America. It covers students only through the year that they are advanced to candidacy and only if they are in residence (not overseas research). Scholarships are for one academic year only. Scholarship recipients may reapply in succeeding years for additional support. Fellowship recipients are required to submit reports on their research or coursework at the conclusion of their one-year fellowship period.

Through this program, graduate students live and work in a region of Latin America and work with universities,international institutions and or community organizations involved in activities focused on improving health and social conditions of local populations.

Currently enrolled in UCLA Latin American Studies Graduate MA Program. Departmental Scholars are eligible. Applications available Winter quarter.

Note that the East Asian Studies graduate program offers a Master degree (M.A.) only. There is no PhD in East Asian Studies offered at UCLA.

General admissions information, instructions applying, and the application for admission can be found at UCLA’s Graduate Division Website.

Applications are only accepted for Fall term. The deadline to East Asian Studies interdepartmental graduate program is December 1. All applicants must electronically for graduate admission. The applicants will be notified the admission decision by mid-March.

Statement of purpose (maximum two pages, double space). Statement of purpose should describe academic, East Asia-related and or professional experience.

Graduate Record Examination scores (use Institution Code 4837 and Department Code 5199).

Official transcript. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded via on-line admission application. Official copies of transcripts (only from the institution where you received an or Graduate degree) must be sent to the program office in a sealed envelope. If transcript is not in English, an authorized translation has to be provided. Applicants do not need to send official copies of transcripts from Community College or Study Abroad programs.

TOEFL scores (international applicants only). Applicants who hold a degree from a university located in U.S. or another country where English is both a primary spoken language and the language of instruction, or who have completed at least two years of full time study at such institution are not required to submit TOEFL scores.

UCLA Graduate Division offers student support through fellowships, grants, scholarships and loans.

The East Asian Studies offers courses in the languages and cultures of the three major civilizations of East Asi China, Japan and Korea. The department provides instruction in elementary, intermediate and advanced Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. There are also courses taught in English on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature, philosophy, history, geography, economics and political science.

Live with other incoming freshmen who share your interest in Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture and language in the World of East Asian Studies.

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UAlbany has many study abroad opportunities in East Asia. Choose from summer, winter, semester, or year long programs! Financial aid packages are applicable, and there are also scholarships available.

East Asian Studies, College of Arts and Sciences.

East Asian Studies addresses the three societies of China, Japan and Korea in northeast Asia. We recognize that they compose a meaningful regional designation that contains a diverse range of peoples, languages and cultures. Linked by centuries of common use of the Chinese writing system, a shared textual canon, general principles of statecraft and the continual circulation of people and goods, the three societies nevertheless also possess distinctive languages, histories and social identities, making it necessary to explore each society in its own right.

In recognition of this diversity within common bonds, East Asian Studies at UC Santa Cruz encourages students to explore East Asia in both depth and breadth. Building first upon developing language skills in Chinese or Japanese, students also begin their studies in one of two historical surveys—Early Modern East Asia (History 40A) or The Making of Modern East Asia (History 40B)— which explore the broad regional forces that contextualize each society’s particular trajectory. From these foundations, students are encouraged to investigate a broad range of questions pertinent to each society in classes across the university, including anthropology, economics, education, feminist studies, film and digital media, history, history of art and visual culture, languages, linguistics, literature, music, politics, sociology and theater arts. Because the minor is designed to support the integration of language training with exploration of East Asian societies, we also strongly endorse participation in one of the many Education Abroad Programs available for UC students in East Asia where language skills acquired at the university are put to practical use in daily life and research.

At the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, in addition to becoming proficient in three of the most difficult languages in the world, they also learn how to think and write critically, how to present and discuss Asia intelligibly to others, and how to apply what they have learned here to their jobs after they graduate. Many of our majors spend at least a semester in an Asian country during their undergraduate careers so they also learn how to be sensitive to the cultural differences between Asian and American cultures—the most important step in becoming global citizens.

Our faculty teaches a wide array of courses in various disciplines such as political science, religion, women’s studies, theater, premodern, and modern literature, cinema, popular culture, gay/queer culture, linguistics, second-language pedagogy, and warrior and court cultures. The Asian Languages and Literatures faculty is transhistorical and interdisciplinary in its approaches to our subjects.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth, depth, and variety of courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, linguistics, and literature.

he graduate programs are designed to provide students with advanced professional training in two tracks: 1) language/linguistics, and 2) literary studies.

While most students enroll in language courses to fulfill the general education core requirement for foreign languages, there are many who plan to use Chinese, Japanese, or Korean in research or graduate studies.

The interdisciplinary M.A. program in Middle East Studies allows students take courses through the Jackson School of International Studies and other departments on campus. The course of studies provides a student with a thorough grounding in the modern Middle East and a view of how this region fits into the world community politically, historically and economically. To achieve this understanding, students take courses in the social sciences, humanities and a Middle Eastern language.

The Middle East Studies program offers a variety of courses. Courses on the economic development of the Middle East and advanced reading seminars on the region are given in the Jackson School. The Department of Political Science offers general courses about the government and politics of the Middle East as well as more specific offerings on theories of revolution in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Faculty members in the Department of History also offer general courses on regional history and more specific courses on the expansion of Islam, the modern Middle East, and Ottoman history.