Asian Studies

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It is the study of Asia's culture, history, and societies.

History of Asia: An overview of the history of Asian civilizations, including ancient civilizations, colonial periods, and modern developments.
Culture and Society in Asia: An examination of the unique characteristics of Asian cultures, values, and traditions, including religion, language, literature, arts, and music.
Politics and Governance in Asia: An understanding of the political systems and forms of governance in Asia, including the functioning of democracies, authoritarian regimes, and monarchies.
International Relations in Asia: An exploration of the interactions and relationships between Asian nations, their diplomatic ties, economic collaborations, and regional dynamics.
Economic Development in Asia: A study of the growth and development of Asian economies, including the role of globalization, trade, investment, and innovation in the region's success.
Environmental Issues in Asia: An examination of the ecological challenges and sustainability issues facing Asian countries, including pollution, climate change, and natural resource depletion.
Gender and Sexuality in Asia: A critical analysis of the diverse experiences of women, men, and LGBTQ+ communities in Asian societies, including gender roles, attitudes, and laws.
Religious Conflict and Peace Building in Asia: A study of the religious and ethnic conflicts that have occurred in Asian societies, along with initiatives for peace and reconciliation.
"In North America and Australia, Asian studies is the term used [...] for what in Europe is known as Oriental studies."
"The field is concerned with the Asian people, their cultures, languages, history, and politics."
"Asian studies combines aspects of sociology, history, cultural anthropology, and many other disciplines."
"To study political, cultural, and economic phenomena in Asian traditional and contemporary societies."
"Asian studies form a field of post-graduate study in many universities."
"Many Western universities combine Asian and African studies in a single faculty or institute, like SOAS in London."
"It is often combined with Islamic studies in a similar way."
"The history of the discipline in the West is covered under Oriental studies."
"Asian studies is the term used usually in North America and Australia."
"The field is concerned with the Asian people, their cultures, languages, history, and politics."
"Asian studies combines aspects of sociology, history, cultural anthropology, and many other disciplines."
"To study political, cultural, and economic phenomena in Asian traditional and contemporary societies."
"Asian studies form a field of post-graduate study in many universities."
"Many Western universities combine Asian and African studies in a single faculty or institute, like SOAS in London."
"It is often combined with Islamic studies in a similar way."
"The history of the discipline in the West is covered under Oriental studies."
"Asian studies is the term used usually in North America and Australia."
"Study political, cultural, and economic phenomena in Asian traditional and contemporary societies."
"Asian studies combines aspects of sociology, history, cultural anthropology, and many other disciplines."
"The field is concerned with the Asian people, their cultures, languages, history, and politics."