Student Perspective
"The highlight of my major experience was the Sustainable China program. The fall term course explored the intersections between the three C's of sustainability: culture, conservation, and commerce. During that winter break, our group embarked on a 3-week study trip to China, offering a firsthand opportunity to deepen our understanding and engage with the complexities surrounding sustainability in practice."
Katie Uram ’16, Market Research Consultant at AndreaBeatyLLC
Chinese Language & Literature, East Asian Studies
Naperville, Illinois
Unbagging First-Year Studies
Martyn Smith, director of First-Year Studies, unbags the 10 works being used in First-Year Studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Buddhism in China and Japan
An introductory survey of Buddhist thought and practice in China and Japan. The history of key Buddhist concepts and schools in East Asia is the primary focus. Readings include translations from East Asian Buddhist canonical works.
Go Global
You can go deeper and explore China or Japan yourself through several study abroad options. Visit Asia with one of Lawrence's affiliated programs.
Full Immersion
Take part in immersive weekend language retreats at Björklunden, Lawrence’s beautiful estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The Chandler Senior Experience
As a senior, you'll spend an one-term independent study that culminates in the completion of a substantial paper or project derived from previous coursework in your areas of interest. If you are sufficiently advanced in your Chinese language skills, you are encouraged to use some Chinese language sources in carrying out your research.
Recent Senior Experiences include:
- An Analysis of Chinese Practices of Financial Management
- Lives of Sustenance Farmers, Migrant Workers and Individuals of Minority Ethnic Groups in Southwest China
- Creative Writing in Chinese: Nirvana High
Hands-on History
Interact with important artifacts as you explore Lawrence’s broad and deep collection of Japanese woodblock prints.
Chinese & Japanese Outcomes
Linguistic and cultural proficiency prepares you for a global career or graduate study.