Our curriculum combines the strengths of critical theory and area studies, with an emphasis on visual culture, gender studies, migration studies, and empire studies from both the modern and contemporary periods.
If you are interested in the study of literature, film, and other forms of culture
If you are interested in using theory to understand culture then CAH is the program for you.
Information about the M.A. Program's application process, including requirements, deadlines and a link to the online application is on the Duke Graduate School's Admissions website.
Along with the completed application, you must include a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, official university transcripts from all schools attended, GRE scores, and TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable).
Along with our Program, Duke University is affiliated with other graduate programs focused on Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. These include:
Our M.A. in Critical Asian Humanities is different from these programs in that:
As part of the MA program’s core course, East Asian Studies: Fields and Methods, we invited Duke faculty members to respond to the broad question “What is East Asian Studies”? We captured their answers on audio and have them available for you to hear.
Students interested in learning more about the M.A. in Critical Asian Humanities are asked to review the various sections of our website, including requirements, milestone, deadlines, courses, faculty, and more. We've also included a growing list of frequently asked questions that addresses some of the more common inquires we've receive.
Those currently in our program may find the following links, forms and information useful.
Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies