Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
专业详情
In Asian & Middle Eastern Studies (AMES), we are dedicated to the study of the cities, nation states and regions of East Asia, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. We explore their languages, cultures and politics and seek to understand them in their local manifestations and in relation to global developments and experiences. In AMES, you will develop deep linguistic and cultural understanding of the languages and cultures of Asia as well as transcultural competence and analytical abilities, crucial in today’s world.
10 Courses (at least 10 credits):
- Language Concentration: Either 2 courses at the 300 level in a single AMES language, or 1 course at the 400 level or above in an AMES language
- Students whose competence in a language exceeds the most advanced language course offered by AMES may substitute literature/culture courses in this requirement
- 100-level language courses will not be counted toward the major
- Gateway Course: 1 course, AMES 195S Gateway Seminar: Rethinking Asia and the Middle East
- Pathways: at least 3 AMES literature/culture courses in your chosen pathway
- All AMES courses (including those cross-listed with AMES) should be at 100 level or above, but no more than 2 courses at the 100 level (not including AMES 195S).
- Students may take courses in other AMES pathways, as long as at least 3 are in a single pathway
- Courses may be AMES courses and approved non-AMES courses that fulfill the requirement
- Only courses taught by instructors whose primary appointment is in AMES are assigned pathways.
Senior Portfolio which includes research papers, papers in the AMES languages, creative works and publications when applicable, and a short reflective essay.
