To convey the theoretical and methodological perspectives contained in Asian studies; To detail the multiplicity of implications for Asia and its interactions with the West; To provide the capacity to disentangle the diversity of ways and obstacles in the field of Asian multi-linguistic and multidisciplinary knowledge; To stimulate multi-linguistic and multi-disciplinary team-work; To acquire the capacity for the grounded selection of themes/problems dealing with Asian matters; To acquire the capacity for producing research/professional programs in order to write the dissertation thesis, project work or traineeship report paper.