Students at Lafayette have the opportunity to study the culture, traditions, history, and politics of the major regions of Asia through a variety of course offerings and related programs.
Students may pursue an interdisciplinary major or minor in Asian studies.
For a complete list of Asian Studies elective courses offered in Spring 2023, click here.
For a complete list of Asian Studies elective courses offered in Fall 2023, click here.
The Asian Studies Program invites all students, staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us.
- Thursday, April 27th, 12:15-1:00pm: Artist’s Talk by Professor of Art Sun You (Gendebien Room, Skillman Library Rm 206)
- Sunday, April 30th, 5:00-6:00pm: Guest Speaker Tanuja Dehne, President and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Kirby 104)
- Thursday, May 4th, 12:15-1:00pm: AAPI Faculty Panel (RISC 362)
- Saturday, May 6th, dinner hours: Asian-themed dinner at Farinon Student Center
- Saturday, May 6th, dusk (around 8:15pm): Screening of Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once on the Quad
Click here for more details.
Courses
Core courses in the major are Introduction to Asian Studies, Capstone, and Honors Thesis, complemented by classes offered by academic departments.
Read our course list
Study Abroad
Asian studies students can experience other cultures firsthand through courses abroad over the January break and full semesters abroad.
Learn about study abroad opportunities
Faculty and Staff
Lafayette is fortunate to have renowned professors with Asian specialties in government and law, history, religion, music, art history, and Japanese and Chinese language.
See the list of faculty
Alumni Spotlight
Hear from our alumni about their experiences!
Events
The Asian Studies Program sponsors and collaborates with other departments, programs, and student organizations to plan and host campus events, such as the AAPI Heritage Month presentations in May.
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