Our faculty members are passionate about their research in multiple disciplines, countries, and cultures. We foster welcoming undergraduate and graduate communities that participate in groundbreaking research and creative work.
Research Across Disciplines
The field of Asian studies is interdisciplinary by nature, and our faculty members often engage in research across multiple disciplines. Looking for a faculty mentor or expert in the Asian Studies Program? Discover the topics of interest on which our faculty are conducting research.
ASIAN STUDIES, JAPANESE — What makes Japanese popular culture so fascinating? How are cute characters like Hello Kitty — arguably the most recognized icon in the world — and games like Pokémon — the world’s highest grossing franchise — transforming global politics and the ways people construct their own identities? These are some of the questions students explore in ASIA 399: Japanese Popular Culture and the World.
ASIAN STUDIES - What are Labubus? Why are they popular and did you know the Oregon Duck once dressed up as one? Alisa Freedman, a professor of Asian studies at the University of Oregon who specializes in pop culture, shares insight about the Asian pop trend that's taken over the US.
After announcing a landmark $25 million commitment, Portland developer, philanthropist and alumnus Jordan Schnitzer shares his thoughts on living in an ever-globalizing world—and his hopes for the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.
