Asian Studies
Learning To Communicate
In God's Multicultural Kingdom

"International," "global," and "multicultural" have become commonly used adjectives to describe the communities and work places in which today's college graduates find themselves. At Calvin, students may major or minor in either the Japanese or Chinese language or in Asian Studies, and can choose among excellent study abroad opportunities as well. Students may also minor in or work with their faculty advisor to craft a self-designed major in Asian Studies under the rubric of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Student Profile

Mallory Snyder Asian Studies Class of 2009

Website

• Asian Studies

Asian Studies News

• Profs Author China Survival Guide
• Calvin Hosts General Consul of Japan
• Asia Club Set For Spring Semester
• $500,000 Grant For Asian Studies

Alumni

• 100% Graduate school acceptance and job placement rate

• Graduates have found employment overseas in areas such as the automobile industry, computers, education, and missions.

Profoundly Academic

• Thirteen faculty, all with Ph.Ds, teach interdisciplinary classes from a Christian perspective.

• Calvin ranks in the top 5% of private colleges whose graduates go on to earn a Ph.D.

Degrees & Learning Opportunities

• Calvin offers a major and minor with specializations in:
  • Chinese Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Asian Studies
• Japanese and Chinese Language Programs
• Internships in Asia
• Study Abroad opportunities include a Semester in China, as well as interims in Korea and Japan

Student Organizations

• Asia Club
• International Student Committee
• Calvin Anime Club

Related Links

• Faculty Development and Research
• Asian Film Collection

Getting Started at Calvin

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