{"id":66,"date":"2017-09-27T21:20:03","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T21:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-asian-languages-cultures\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:57:47","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/asian-languages-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Languages and Cultures"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Asian Languages and Cultures, you&#8217;ll study a complex continent\u2014and change your outlook on the world.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from a major or minor in Japanese Language and Culture, Chinese Language and Culture, or Asian Studies, and you&#8217;ll learn about the cultural, political, economic, and historical forces that have shaped Asia. From ancient poetry to Weibo and anime, our coursework connects the past with the future. Our professors push beyond an \u201cEast\u201d versus \u201cWest\u201d binary and guide students to develop a transnational perspective with which to examine race, gender, language, and aesthetics. Learning how this region\u2019s politics have shaped international relations will change your lens. Becoming proficient in these languages will open doors for you in the globe\u2019s second- and third-largest economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn about the history of Confucian thought, gender politics in Asia, depictions of race in Japan, or new media in China? Our language classes provide essential communication skills, and our discussion seminars launch creative collaborations as students deepen their understanding of East Asian literature, film, linguistics, music, geography, art history, religion, politics, and anthropology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students are equipped for a broad range of career paths. 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A highly trained native educator lives in each language house on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the Chinese Culture Club and the Japanese Culture Club\u2014both student-driven organizations\u2014for conversations with native-speaking language partners and activities ranging from calligraphy practice to karaoke nights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop by the department for a weekly Chinese tea social.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss your life ambitions\u2014and sort out next semester\u2019s schedule\u2014thanks to wisdom you picked up at a department dinner for faculty and students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about life after Mac during career workshops. 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