East Asian Studies

York University

Canada, Toronto

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York University

Canada , Toronto

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-May-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 70,000 / year

Next Intake 8-May-2023

East Asian Studies

About

About East Asian Studies Participate in the Canada-Taiwan exchange program sponsored by the Department of Human Resources Development Canada. China, Japan and Korea –seats of ancient civilizations and modern societies of immense global significance –form the basis of this program. Bridging East Asia's dynamic modern milieu and its rich history, you will gain an appreciation of the importance of Chinese, Japanese and Korean language, literature and fine arts and of the political, economic and social impact of these nations. New courses are being developed that deal with the areas of Southeast Asia that sustain close cultural ties with East Asia. Course offerings include: Culture and Society in East Asia East Asia: Tradition and Defiance Japanese Culture, Literature and Film Asian Art: Zen Painting and Poetry East Asian Studies will prepare you for a career in the foreign services or in languages. Further studies may lead to a career within a multinational corporation or as a university professor. Participate in the Canada-Taiwan exchange program sponsored by the Department of Human Resources Development Canada. Peruse the extensive resource material in the Jerome Ch'en Resource Centre for East Asian Studies, home of more than 10,000 works of literature, history, philosophy and poetry. Take advantage of The Multimedia Language Centre (MLC) of York University, a resource centre dedicated to supporting students who are enrolled in language, literature and linguistics programs. Participate in research and gain valuable experience with the York Centre for Asian Research. Learn from our widely respected faculty, which includes Joshua Fogel, Canada Research Chair in the History of Modern China. Possible Career Paths Activist, ambassador, author, charity coordinator, community centre director Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Disciplines

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.