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Learn about the Lunar New Year in China and Study Abroad opportunities.
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Asian Studies Opportunities 

5 February 2019

The Capstone has a variety of ways for you to learn more about Asia, from Study Abroad to courses on campus, from Asia resources in our libraries to cultural activities on campus. Check out some of the opportunities below.

If you have questions about the Asian Studies minor and what you can do with the minor, or other announcements, contact the Director of Asian Studies at sramey@ua.edu. 

Happy New Year!

Today is the celebration of the Spring Festival / Lunar New Year in Chinese cultures. Following a modified lunar calendar, the Lunar New Year in China shifts between 21 January and 20 February from year to year. Within Chinese society, some people travel to visit family in the week leading up to the New Year, and in contemporary China many watch the televised New Year's Gala on the night of the New Year. Fireworks, lion dances, and visits to temples also become ways of marking the arrival of the New Year. 

Study in Asia

If you are interested in studying in Asia in Summer 2019, you can go on a UA Faculty-Led trip with other students from UA, or you can go through one of the Affiliated, Direct Enroll, or Exchange programs. UA has relationships with multiple universities in Asia (5 universities in Japan, 3 in South Korea, 2 in China, and 1 in Taiwan) as well as a variety of third-party providers. For more information, check out the Education Abroad page of the Capstone International Center, but be aware that deadlines are fast approaching for Summer 2019. 

Scholarships for Studying Asia
The University has several university-wide scholarships that promote the study of Asia. The Miyagawa Scholarship provides support to a UA undergraduate studying Japanese language on campus or abroad. The Ron Robel Scholarship supports students studying abroad, with first priority going to those studying in Asia. Both of these programs have deadlines of February 21, so you need to apply quickly. Also, check out the scholarship page on the Asian Studies website and Capstone International Center for other ways of getting help funding your study of / in Asia.

Honors in Asian Studies

The Asian Studies program will present several awards to students for both research and outstanding academic work during Honors Week at the start of April. More information about the Asian Studies Awards event will be coming next month.

Minor requirements

  • 18 hours total
  • 2 general courses on Asia (ANT 217, ARH 254, HY 113, HY 114, REL 102, REL 220)
  • 2 Upper level courses on Asia
  • 2 elective courses on Asia
  • 2 semesters of Asian language (not counted in 18 hours unless over 300 level) 
 
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