Welcome to the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (DAAAS) supports the study of Asia and transoceanic, transnational Asian diasporas of the world with emphasis on:

• studies of Asian histories, languages and cultures within Asia as geographically defined; and
• studies of Asian diasporas, with particular focus on Asians of the Americas.

We encourage study that is interdisciplinary, comparative or global in methodology and theory, as well as work that is specialized locally or regionally. We also support learning that examines the study of "Asia" and Asian diasporas as complex nexuses of socio/geo/political regions, economies, histories and ideas, across national and oceanic boundaries.

 A knowledge of Asian and Asian American cultures is important to success in many careers.  Our graduates might find themselves working with social services, providers here in the US; and local, regional, national or international government; or in a foreign relations office.  They also may choose to pursue advanced studies in such fields as anthropology, economics, geography, history, sociology, women's studies or numerous other areas.