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Graduate StudiesInterdisciplinary MA (IDMA) in East Asian StudiesThe Interdisciplinary MA in East Asian Studies combines advanced language training with study in the social sciences and humanities, focusing on East Asia. It is primarily intended for pre-doctoral students who want intensive area training before pursuing a doctoral program in a particular discipline, or for those planning professional careers in government, business, journalism, or pre-college teaching. The strength of this interdisciplinary approach lies in the fact that students are able to elect to work with faculty in a wide variety of disciplines, as well as pursue courses in a number of different areas throughout the humanities and social sciences. The interdisciplinary nature of the program comes from the requirements for taking graduate-level courses in different departments and not from specially constructed interdisciplinary courses. Courses are taught by faculty members in different academic departments and schools who specialize in East Asia. The Asian Studies Center administers the IDMA, and the degree is granted by the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL). Since 1988 the Asian Studies Center has served as a National Resource Center for East Asian Studies with support provided by the U.S. Department of Education. This designation identifies the program as being among the best and most comprehensive in the country in research, public service, and teaching about East Asia. Department ContactsApplication Materials Graduate Secretary More Information Dianne Dakis |
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