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I read somewhere about a university in Hawaii that was renowned for its program on studying the East-West literature/culture difference. It's a liberal arts program I believe, but I forgot which school it was. Anybody know?
It's a really vague question, sorry, I wish I had more. I'm pretty sure it was on the main island in Honolulu.
I don't think its a program you can major in. The East-West Center is like a facility that fosters asian/western interactions and ideology comparisons and what not. You can major in asian studies at UH Manoa, it's probably the best program in the nation for that particular major. Events, meetings, cultural celebrations, interactions, etc. (stuff outside of class) are hosted there frequently. What is your interest, Asian Languages, or Asian studies?
well, i'm an adopted asian and would like to study more of the historical/cultural aspects of Eastern culture. I graduated from Amherst with a BA in European Studies, and I have a strong interest in learning about the differences between East-West cultures...their literature, art, music, culture, politics, economy, history, etc. So I was looking around for a graduate program that I can apply to on short notice, and I vaguely remembered reading about a masters program in hawaii that sounded perfect (although not at the time, apparently!).
So it sounds like I'd need to apply to UH Manoa first, and then take classes in East-West Center?
As far as i know classes aren't held in the East-West Center. Its just a building that events are held at to symbolize the meshing of eastern and western culture. I'm sure there is a masters program in asian studies (it may require language up to a certain level).
I wasn't sure if they offered courses there, but they sure do offer graduate degree programs. It states that "Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center's international and intercultural programs." I guess this means courses are held at UH Manoa.
It also states that there are certain courses to take "beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawaii," which I presume to mean that you must be enrolled in UH Manoa as a graduate student.
Man, I'm still confused. I guess I'll call them tomorrow morning. Their website doesn't explain it very well.
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Man, I'm still confused. I guess I'll call them tomorrow morning. Their website doesn't explain it very well.
