East Asian Studies

Prerequisites for Entering the Major

Prerequisites for Entering the Major B.A. East Asian Studies
L2 level of an East Asian language

Requirements for Each Degree

Requirements for Each Degree B.A. East Asian Studies
13 course credits beyond the prereq (incl senior req)
6 East Asian language courses, incl 2 credits at L5 level
6 credits in country or area of focus, incl 1 in premodern period and 2 seminars
1 credit on East Asia outside country or area of focus

Senior Requirements

Senior Requirements B.A. East Asian Studies
Senior sem related to country or area of focus (senior thesis) or EAST 4900 (1-term senior essay) or EAST 4910, EAST 4920 (2-term senior research project)

Substitutions

Substitutions B.A. East Asian Studies
Students who have placed out of L5 study at Yale may replace language credits with content courses on East Asia, with DUS approval

Career Outcomes

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