M.A. in Contemporary Asian & Asian American Studies

Graduate Director:  Atsuko Oyama

What does it mean to be an Asian in America? What are the contributions by and challenges facing Asian Americans? What is the role of linguistic, racial and ethnic identities in shaping global communication? What are the language and cultural resources we can use to combat discrimination against racialized and minoritized communities? How can we leverage Asian and Asian American languages and cultures for personal growth and societal transformation?

The Master of Arts in Contemporary Asia and Asian American Studies provides students with interdisciplinary training. It develops critical skills and stances in a range of areas, including Asian diaspora and cultural studies, multilingualism and intercultural communication, literary and translation studies, intellectual history, and Korean humanism.

The program prepares students for careers in teaching of Asian languages, global business, government, nonprofit organizations, education, communication, or further advanced studies in Asian and Asian American languages and cultures. The program will also provide students with opportunities for experiential learning and professional development.

We welcome students of all backgrounds who are eager to learn about Asia and Asian America in depth as they relate to the contemporary transnational and multicultural world.

Program Requirements

30-credits, including 24-credits of course work and 6-credits of thesis/project work, over two semesters.

Specializations

Asian Languages

Multilingualism and Intercultural Communication

Competence in Globalization

COMING SOON - Korean Humanism (Fall 2026)

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