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The University of Oregon provides a multidisciplinary Asian studies program culminating in a Master of Arts (MA) degree. This comprehensive curriculum spans diverse fields including anthropology, art history, cinema studies, comparative literature, geography, history, international studies, journalism, various Asian languages and literatures (such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, and Thai), linguistics, political science, religious studies, and sociology. The program allows students to tailor their academic path according to personal interests and professional aspirations.
The university's Asian studies program focuses on East Asian, South Asian, or Southeast Asian regions, culminating in an MA degree. Oversight comes from the Asian Studies Committee, comprising faculty experts in Asian studies.
Students with three years of equivalent language study in Southeast Asia or South Asia, whether completed abroad or at other institutions, may design a specialized concentration in these areas with guidance from an Asian Studies faculty advisor. Program administration is handled by the Asian Studies Committee, consisting of faculty specialists in the field.