Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is an exciting course that covers the languages and cultures of the Middle East and East Asia.

While learning languages that are extremely relevant to our global world—and learning them to a quasi-native level of proficiency

—you explore various aspects of the culture(s) you have chosen to specialize in. Our curriculum offers variety and flexibility. From the second year you will be able to focus on fields that you are interested in, including history, literature, classical languages, politics, film studies, among other disciplines. For a detailed description of the course please visit the Faculty webpage.

No previous knowledge of the languages we teach is required. So, you can learn them from scratch with us and obtain an impressive level at the point of graduation. But what we expect from you is a real passion for these languages and cultures, as learning them can be quite intense! So, bring your enthusiasm and be prepared to enjoy intellectual challenges that will open unexpected horizons and wonderful career opportunities.

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is often referred to as a “small subject”. This means that the majority of your academic training takes place in the Faculty: lectures, seminars, and supervisions.

Emmanuel College welcomes students who are interested in studying any of the areas covered in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. It is particularly ideal for students who are interested in Japanese Studies. The Director of Studies, Dr Laura Moretti, has received a number of teaching awards and is really passionate about teaching Japanese language and culture to the young generations. If you study Japanese at Emmanuel College, you will be offered a weekly 1:1 supervision across the three terms in your first and second year. This is on top of the supervisions organized at the Faculty level. These college supervisions are tailored to your specific needs.