Asian Studies Graduate Degree Program

Description
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies is dedicated to the study of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea in all their richness and diversity. Study involves not only East Asia's recent and increasingly vital role on the world scene, but also an examination of the complex and profound features of its long history. The focus is on the humanistic traditions, with particular emphasis on literature, history, religion, society, and cultural studies. The program stresses advanced language training as the foundation for research on East Asian cultures. Coursework concentrates on history, literature, religious studies, anthropology, and applied linguistics.

Please see ASIAN STUDIES for the Master's program. See EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES for the Doctoral program.

General Information
Website http://www.eastasian.ucsb.edu
Address Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 2114
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7075
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-5478
Email gd-east@eastasian.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MA
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
  • Writing Sample
Pre-Application No Pre-Application necessary
Deadlines Fall Admission Only - April 1, 2010
Optional Emphases East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies