East Asian Studies Abroad
Picture entering an ornate temple in Taiwan and listening to its whispers of antique tales. Imagine attending Songkran, a water festival in the middle of the hottest month of the summer, and being a part of a country-wide celebration. Visualize yourself sitting front row at a Japanese theater witnessing a powerful and colorful Kabuki performance. Studying abroad gives you the ability to experience all of the above.
Japan
PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying East Asian Studies.
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
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Japan |
Students will register for a total of 6 credits: EAS 333: Japanese Theatre (3 credits) AND JPN 285: Japanese Language in Practice (3 credits) Fulfills entire General Education Issues requirement. Reflection required. Language of instruction: English and Japanese
Honors students: can be used to fulfill HNR 300, HNR 401, or HNR 499 requirements. |
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Vietnam |
Students will register for a total of 6 credits: HST 380: The Vietnam War in Vietnam (3 credits) AND EAS 333: Vietnam: History, Culture, and Society (3 credits) Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement. Fulfills entire General Education Issues requirement. Reflection required. Language of instruction: English Classes are asynchronous prior to departure Honors students: can be used to fulfill HNR 300, HNR 401, or HNR 499 requirements. |
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
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China |
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Taiwan |
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
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EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in East Asian Studies internship abroad.
ACADEMIC ADVICE
FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
GENERAL ADVICE
- Students may take courses that satisfy some requirements in their East Asian Studies major or the General Education program. Be sure to begin planning at least six months in advance.
- Students should make sure they will have met prerequisites such as language and other foundation courses before they go abroad; it is important that students have prepared themselves adequately in the language of the country they will be visiting to maximize their study abroad learning experience.
- Many study abroad programs offer a wide selection of courses, including East Asian Studies for your minor and History courses.
To determine the GVSU Course Equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
For more information email the Department Contact.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The William & Amy Crawley Japanese Scholarship
Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our Scholarship Page.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Kin Ma
Geography and Sustainable Planning
B-4-204 Mackinac Hall
