Honours BA in East Asian Studies (Specialist) - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The Department of East Asian Studies enables students to gain comprehensive knowledge about the historical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of East Asia across different time periods. Our curriculum explores the rich diversity of East Asian civilizations, covering everything from modern cinema and political systems to classical philosophical traditions, while critically analyzing the frameworks that shape this region as an academic discipline. Students can choose from extensive course selections in East Asian literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, and social sciences, along with comprehensive language programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean at all proficiency levels. In today's interconnected world, an East Asian Studies degree serves as a valuable foundation for professional paths requiring bilingual abilities, sharp analytical thinking, and thorough comprehension of East Asia's socio-historical and cultural backgrounds. Our Major and Specialist programs prepare graduates for professions in education, academia, global commerce, legal practice, diplomacy, and cultural organizations.
For guidance on choosing courses or academic planning, students should reach out to the Undergraduate Coordinator, though all faculty members are available to offer insights about their respective courses. In collaboration with Woodsworth College, we provide summer courses at the University of Hong Kong, and through the Centre for International Experience, we facilitate student exchanges with institutions across China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore.