Furman University Department of Asian Studies

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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The Furman University Department of Asian Studies in Greenville, South Carolina, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with three majors: Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Japanese Studies.

The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing faculty expertise from history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, religion, and social sciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of Asian cultures, societies, and languages. Students can study the whole continent through Pan-Asia courses or specialize in China, Japan, or South Asia, with opportunities for language immersion, study abroad programs, and cultural experiences such as summer programs in China and Japan.

The department emphasizes experiential learning, including faculty-led trips, language houses for immersive practice, and student organizations supporting academic and cultural engagement. It prepares students for diverse careers by integrating research, internships, and global perspectives within the study of Asia’s complex and dynamic societies.​