Areas of Study
Crossing Borders with EAST
East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) is a multifaceted Special Interest Program combining the intensive study of East Asian languages and cultures with the study of the social sciences and business within an East Asian context. Through a combination of language training, in-country experiences, internships, and formal exchange programs, EAST educates future leaders in business, government, science, and education to be comfortable and confident in communicating and acting in a global environment. The EAST Special Interest Program offers two degrees for students to choose from.
Chineses Studies (B.S.)
This interdisciplinary program offers students opportunities to study classical and modern Chinese language and literature, classical civilization and philosophy, contemporary art, the ecology of fengshui, and cinema.
East Asian Studies (Minor)
Students who want to explore the languages and cultures of East Asia in some depth, but whose primary interests lie elsewhere, may choose a minor in East Asian Studies.