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The 21st century will be shaped by the growing political and economic power of Asian nations.
Department Chair:
Todd Munson, Ph.D.
Phone: 804-752-7250
E-mail: tmunson@rmc.edu
Asian Studies
China and Japan are now the world's 2nd- and 3rd-largest economies, and more than half of the world's population lives in Asia. From the economy to education to environmental issues, the nations of Asia are expected to play a dominant role in the 21st century. Asian Studies explores the history, culture and future of this richly multifaceted region.
Comprehensive major: The Asian Studies curriculum draws together the individual strands of history, religion, art, culture and language to develop in students a nuanced and in-depth perspective.
Visiting scholars: The annual J. Earl Moreland Lecture on Asia each spring brings a visiting expert for a three-day program of classes and a public lecture.
Study abroad: Students in the Asian Studies major are encouraged to consider a study-abroad experience. Students may take advantage of January-term travel classes as well as semester- or year-abroad programs in Japan and Korea.
Language study: A language requirement is part of the Asian Studies major, and both Chinese and Japanese language courses, from introductory to advanced levels, are available on campus.
| "A liberal arts education creates the most well-rounded and skilled graduate."
Robin Brown '08 kept up a busy undergraduate career, which included junior- and senior-year internships, travel abroad to England and Japan, and participating in R-MC’s honors program and in the concert choir. “I truly believe I would not have had these opportunities and rewarding experiences at a larger school,” Robin says. Since graduation, she has earned a masters degree in accountancy and now works in the accounting field in addition to serving on R-MC’s Young Alumni Board. "Looking back," she says, "the small class sizes and one-on-one interactions with my professors were an unmatched experience." |