WITH 30 PERCENT OF THE WORLD'S LAND — more than all the Americas combined — and seven of the world's 10 most populous nations, Asia is the planet's largest, most peopled and arguably most diverse continent. It sprawls nearly halfway across the globe, merging with Europe in the West, bordering Africa in the Southwest, and stretching a finger nearly to Alaska in the East. It is bound in some quarters by the world's most deeply rooted traditions and driven in others by the most futuristic technology. Hamilton's Asian Studies Program begins with the conviction that a real understanding of this immense human tapestry requires an interdisciplinary approach to the continent's cultures, languages and society.
The goal of Hamilton's Asian Studies Program is to combine the study of cultural traditions and identity, language and contemporary social and political transformations. More ...
Academic Program
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The Associated Colleges in China Program, sponsored by Hamilton and several other prestigious institutions, is hosted by the Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing. There students are immersed in Chinese language instruction and Chinese culture. One-semester programs are offered, but students are strongly encouraged to plan for a two-semester stay. In addition to the China program, students have a number of opportunities to work closely with faculty members in designing projects and conducting research abroad and at the College. Some students receive summer research grants through Hamilton.
THE SENIOR PROGRAM
The Senior Program is the culminating intellectual experience at Hamilton, in which the knowledge, language skills and insights gained in the first three years are combined and integrated. The centerpiece of the Senior Program is the senior project; majors work independently, with the close guidance of at least two faculty members, to produce and present a final, focused work of scholarship.
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RESOURCES
The Asian Studies program sponsors a number of important cultural,
educational and social events each year, many of them in conjunction
with the student-run Asian Cultural Society and other departments.
Recently these have included a performance of the Beijing Opera, the
celebration of the Lunar New Year, and a range of talks and other
presentations. Students typically have an opportunity to meet and talk
with distinguished visitors. They also share views and experiences at
the College's monthly Asia Forum.
The Asian Studies Program offers a remarkable blend of structure and flexibility in coursework. The major consists of nine courses in at least three departments and includes language study as well as an introductory course on Asia's great cities. Further courses focus on either a single country or a regional theme; within this broad framework, students design their own curriculum.
Study Abroad
Asian studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of Hamilton's study-abroad opportunities. The Associated Colleges in China Program has won recognition as one of the top approaches to studying the Chinese language and culture.
Expert Faculty
Hamilton has an unusually large Asian studies faculty for a liberal arts college of its size. Faculty members in the program are based in the humanities, history, the social sciences and languages. Their expertise encompasses China, India, Indonesia and Tibet, and ranges from contemporary politics and culture to traditional arts, thought, religion and ritual. Two members of the faculty are nationally recognized leaders in using technology to teach Chinese.
Endless Possibilities
As a truly interdisciplinary field with a flexible curriculum, Asian studies has wide appeal as a second major or minor. Recent students have combined coursework in the program with interests in government, technology, the arts, business, education and world politics to position themselves for professional life after Hamilton.
The Asian Studies Program offers a remarkable blend of structure and flexibility in coursework. The major consists of nine courses in at least three departments and includes language study as well as an introductory course on Asia's great cities. Further courses focus on either a single country or a regional theme; within this broad framework, students design their own curriculum.
Study Abroad
Asian studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of Hamilton's study-abroad opportunities. The Associated Colleges in China Program has won recognition as one of the top approaches to studying the Chinese language and culture.
Expert Faculty
Hamilton has an unusually large Asian studies faculty for a liberal arts college of its size. Faculty members in the program are based in the humanities, history, the social sciences and languages. Their expertise encompasses China, India, Indonesia and Tibet, and ranges from contemporary politics and culture to traditional arts, thought, religion and ritual. Two members of the faculty are nationally recognized leaders in using technology to teach Chinese.
Endless Possibilities
As a truly interdisciplinary field with a flexible curriculum, Asian studies has wide appeal as a second major or minor. Recent students have combined coursework in the program with interests in government, technology, the arts, business, education and world politics to position themselves for professional life after Hamilton.
The Asian Studies Program offers a remarkable blend of structure and flexibility in coursework. The major consists of nine courses in at least three departments and includes language study as well as an introductory course on Asia's great cities. Further courses focus on either a single country or a regional theme; within this broad framework, students design their own curriculum.
Study Abroad
Asian studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of Hamilton's study-abroad opportunities. The Associated Colleges in China Program has won recognition as one of the top approaches to studying the Chinese language and culture.
Expert Faculty
Hamilton has an unusually large Asian studies faculty for a liberal arts college of its size. Faculty members in the program are based in the humanities, history, the social sciences and languages. Their expertise encompasses China, India, Indonesia and Tibet, and ranges from contemporary politics and culture to traditional arts, thought, religion and ritual. Two members of the faculty are nationally recognized leaders in using technology to teach Chinese.
Endless Possibilities
As a truly interdisciplinary field with a flexible curriculum, Asian studies has wide appeal as a second major or minor. Recent students have combined coursework in the program with interests in government, technology, the arts, business, education and world politics to position themselves for professional life after Hamilton.
The Asian Studies Program offers a remarkable blend of structure and flexibility in coursework. The major consists of nine courses in at least three departments and includes language study as well as an introductory course on Asia's great cities. Further courses focus on either a single country or a regional theme; within this broad framework, students design their own curriculum.
Study Abroad
Asian studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of Hamilton's study-abroad opportunities. The Associated Colleges in China Program has won recognition as one of the top approaches to studying the Chinese language and culture.
Expert Faculty
Hamilton has an unusually large Asian studies faculty for a liberal arts college of its size. Faculty members in the program are based in the humanities, history, the social sciences and languages. Their expertise encompasses China, India, Indonesia and Tibet, and ranges from contemporary politics and culture to traditional arts, thought, religion and ritual. Two members of the faculty are nationally recognized leaders in using technology to teach Chinese.
Endless Possibilities
As a truly interdisciplinary field with a flexible curriculum, Asian studies has wide appeal as a second major or minor. Recent students have combined coursework in the program with interests in government, technology, the arts, business, education and world politics to position themselves for professional life after Hamilton.
AFTER HAMILTON
Hamilton graduates who concentrated in Asian Studies are pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including:
Research Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong
Marketing Coordinator, MTV Networks
Director, Japanese Equities, Merrill Lynch, International
Attorney, State of New York
Assistant to the Director of Education Programs, National Committee on US-China Relations
Investment Representative, Deutsche Bank Americas
Manager, School and Family Programs, Museum of Television & Radio
