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BA East Asian Languages and Cultures

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Smith College

Program Overview

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers multiple pathways for students to develop their knowledge of the vibrant cultures of China, Japan and Korea. While developing linguistic and cultural fluency through The language, literature and culture courses, students will engage with a diverse array of genres from traditional poetry to popular fiction and will explore issues such as translation, identity and gender within traditional and modern contexts. Students can choose to further expand their knowledge of East Asia through courses in anthropology, art history, economics, government, history, music, religion and world literatures.

Program Key Stats

$53940 (Annual Fees)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.3
36
82

1430
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application, Smith Writing Supplement, Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript, Counselor Recommendation, Two Teacher Evaluation Forms, Official SAT I, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or the Duolingo English Test/*DET*, Early Decision Agreement , English proficiency tests: TOEFL: recommend a minimum TOEFL score of 90, IELTS:recommend a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, Copy of transcript, Letter of recommendation, Certificate of Finances, Biographical page of your passport, Proof of health insurance and complete health history

Career Options

  • Digital Copywriter
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Lexicographer
  • Magazine Journalist

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