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Center for Asian Studies

The Center for Asian Studies at UWF is to develop and support academic programs and activities that enhance the understanding of Asian societies, cultures, current topics and languages. The Center sponsors programs and activities designed to encourage UWF students, faculty and the greater Florida community to connect and engage with Asia in an increasingly internationally connected society.


Programs

Students posing in Japan

Argos in Asia

UWF students are invited to participate in Argos in Asia. 

Visit our Global Hub to Learn More!

 

student engaging with other students on campus

Huayu BEST Program

Immerse yourself in movie nights and enjoyable language exchange activities with Exchange Scholar Student, designed to promote Mandarin Chinese learning and cultural engagement.

Learn how to study Chinese in Taiwan at Tamkang University with the Huayu BEST Program.

 

 

Traditional Japanese Culture Performance

Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)

A unique opportunity to learn about Japan and its rich culture with UWF. We offer Japanese-themed activities for all ages.

 

Inside UWF's Japan House

Japan House

Featuring an authentic tea room open to the community, the Japan House is open for non-guided tours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jikei America Center

Jikei America Center

A partnership was to provide students, both American and Japanese, with opportunities to learn about each other's countries. 

Student showing cards in Japanese for sake

Personal Enrichment Language Courses

Learn Japanese or Mandarin languages. Courses are offered through UWF Continuing Education. Find available courses.