Welcome to Asian Pacific Studies

The Asian Pacific Studies Department offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in the study of both Asian and Pacific Islander societies and cultures, emphasizing a transnational perspective. Students are provided with high-quality education that enhances their understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States, the separate but contiguous Asian and Pacific regions, and the transnational connections between these two domains. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes social justice, critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation skills, the Asian Pacific Studies Department is committed to providing an education that prepares our students to excel in the contemporary multicultural and global world including:

• Identifying the geographies and cultural areas of the Asian and Pacific regions
• Explaining cultural traditions, histories, and sociopolitical issues of the Asian and Pacific regions
• Comparing the histories and sociocultural traditions of different Asian and Pacific countries
• Describing the immigration histories and contemporary issues of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the US
• Outlining the processes of globalization and how these processes affect the lives of Asian and Pacific populations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the US

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