The Asian Studies Program draws from courses in literature, history, politics, music, art history and visual culture, anthropology, religion, and economics. With program faculty, students select a regional and disciplinary focus to create a coherent program of study. Although the program focuses on China, Japan, and South and Southeast Asia, students can investigate other regions. Intellectual emphasis is placed on comparative perspectives, both within Asia and with other regions.
Chinese Language Table at Kline Commons.
Language Resources at Bard
Bard’s Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures Program (FLCL) is predicated upon the idea that the foreign languages currently taught at Bard constitute a distinct academic field of study not just within Bard but also in the context of Bard's increasing importance as a global liberal-arts institution.
Current Events
Upcoming Events
- 4/08Tuesday5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Kline, College Room
- 4/08Tuesday6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Kline, College Room
- 4/11Friday7:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Preston TheaterFriday, April 11, 2025
Chinese Movie Night: A Touch of Sin 天注定 (2014)
Preston Theater 7:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Inspired by real events occured in the People's Republic of China, A Touch of Sin 天注定 (2014) weaves together four distinct stories to reflect on the growing social inequalities, corruption, and moral erosion in contemporary Chinese society as a result of its rapid modernization. The film's director, Jia Zhangke, is one of the most renowned contemporary Chinese filmmakers and known for his documentary-style realism and focus on the lives of marginalized and working people. Snacks and light refreshments will be served.