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Also known as Orientalics, Orientalism, Asian studies, Asia studies

study of Asia and Asian history, cultures, languages, peoples, etc.

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Oriental Studies is the academic field dedicated to studying the history, cultures, languages, and peoples of Asia. It matters because it provides deep knowledge and understanding of Asian societies, which is important for comprehending global history, culture, and contemporary international relations.

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Ancient Assyrian antiquities in the British Museum. In the 19th century, the placing of spectacular antiquities in the new museums brought unusual interest from the general public to Oriental studies.

Oriental studies is the academic field that studies Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology. In recent years, the subject has often been turned into the newer terms of Middle Eastern studies and Asian studies. Traditional Oriental studies in Europe is today generally focused on the discipline of Islamic studies; the study of China, especially traditional China, is often called sinology. The study of East Asia in general, especially in the United States, is often called East Asian studies.

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