Asian Studies at UCA – Center for Asian Languages and Cultures /calc UCA Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.1 Japanese Program at UCA /calc/2026/05/27/japanese-program-at-uca/ /calc/2026/05/27/japanese-program-at-uca/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:12:56 +0000 /calc/?p=1372 UCA offers Elementary and Intermediate courses in Japanese to satisfy general interest in Japanese Language and Culture or for personal professional development.

Through studying Japanese at UCA, you can also find further language and career opportunities such as internships or programs like the JET program (Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) or studying abroad in Japan.

Japanese courses pair well within the Asian Studies Minor or can be taken as elective courses!

Learn more on the Japanese program webpage.

]]> /calc/2026/05/27/japanese-program-at-uca/feed/ 0 Chinese Major/Minor /calc/2026/05/27/chinese-major-minor/ /calc/2026/05/27/chinese-major-minor/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:11:15 +0000 /calc/?p=1368 51¥ is distinguished by being the only University in Arkansas which provides a Major and Minor in Mandarin Chinese!

Whether you have been learning the language for most of your life or are just getting started, Chinese courses span from elementary to advanced. The Chinese Major at UCA offers three different tracks:

  1. Teacher Education Track
  2. Traditional Language and Literature Track
  3. Chinese Business Track

Learn more on the program’s webpage!

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Asian Studies Program

The interdisciplinary Asian Studies program at UCA provides students with a robust overview of the languages, ideas, histories, politics, and art of some of the most populous, economically powerful, and important countries in our world today. The program defines Asia broadly, aiming to instill an appreciation for Asian cultures while also building an awareness of the regional differences distinguishing China, Japan, India and the many other countries united by the term “Asia.”

Learn more about the Asian Studies Program offered at UCA on their webpage.

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