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  • An aerial view of the Dartmouth campus, including Baker Tower, Baker-Berry Library, Carson Hall, and the Dartmouth Green.

    About the Department

    The new Department of Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages (ASCL) highlights interdisciplinary study and the curriculum offers a flexible major.

    Learn more about ASCL.

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Language Study

The study of Asian languages is a critical component of ASCL.

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ASCL Statement

Statement in Support of Prof. Sachi Schmidt-Hori.

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COURSES

The ASCL curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of Asia through an innovative selection of courses.

> CURRENT COURSE SCHEDULE

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  • May 23
    2:00PM

    Weekly Nihongo Table

    Collis 218

    Come to the weekly Nihongo Table and practice Japanese! In person or via zoom.

  • May 23
    3:30PM

    Chinese Afternoon Tea and Conversation

    Chinese Language House (36N Main St)

    Chinese language students at Dartmouth are invited to practice their language skills over tea on Friday afternoons at the Chinese Language House Living Learning Community.

  • May 30
    2:00PM

    Weekly Nihongo Table

    Collis 218

    Come to the weekly Nihongo Table and practice Japanese! In person or via zoom.

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