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East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures

JAPN 1000 Introductory Japanese
Spring 2027

A low-commitment course that meets once a week. Introduces common expressions, basic linguistic concepts, and cultural practices. Intended for students who wish to explore Japanese language and culture without committing …

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3.81
GPA
CHIN 1010 Elementary Chinese
Spring 2027

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Chinese. No prerequisites. This course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) …

4.4
Rating
3.5
Difficulty
3.77
GPA
KOR 1010 Elementary Korean I
Spring 2027

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed.

4.6
Rating
2.8
Difficulty
3.54
GPA
CHIN 1020 Elementary Chinese
Spring 2027

The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers …

4.5
Rating
3.3
Difficulty
3.77
GPA
JAPN 1020 First-Year Japanese II
Spring 2027

The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Japanese. Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. …

2.9
Rating
4.7
Difficulty
3.42
GPA
KOR 1020 Elementary Korean II
Spring 2027

The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Korean. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in KOR 1010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through …

4.4
Rating
2.7
Difficulty
3.54
GPA
EAST 1200 East Asian Calligraphy
Spring 2027

This new course will serve students with or without East Asian background to understand and experience East Asian calligraphy or Shufa. The course will focus on Chinese calligraphy since it …

2.7
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.95
GPA
CHIN 2010 Intermediate Chinese
Spring 2027

Builds on the foundations acquired in CHIN 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers …

4.1
Rating
3.2
Difficulty
3.79
GPA
CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese
Spring 2027

CHIN 2020 is the continuation of CHIN 2010. The course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above …

4.3
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.78
GPA
JAPN 2020 Second-Year Japanese II
Spring 2027

JAPN 2020 is the continuation of JAPN 2010. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in JAPN 2010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement …

3.7
Rating
4.5
Difficulty
3.28
GPA
KOR 2020 Intermediate Korean II
Spring 2027

The second in a two-semester intermediate language sequence. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in KOR 2010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement …

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Difficulty
3.52
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CHIN 2060 Accelerated Intermediate Chinese
Spring 2027

This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed CHIN …

4.5
Rating
2.9
Difficulty
3.87
GPA
KOR 2060 Accelerated Intermediate Korean
Spring 2027

This course is designed for students who already have speaking and listening ability in Korean equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 2020, but has basic literacy skills. The …

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Difficulty
3.49
GPA
JAPN 2100 Cultural Conversation in Japanese
Spring 2027

Designed for students who wish to improve their oral conversation skills beyond the beginning level through online conversation with college students in Japan. Students generate conversations examining their own and …

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CHTR 2850 Chinese Documentary Film
Spring 2027

A "First Writing Requirement +" seminar exploring Chinese documentary filmmaking. The course introduces students to the history and general typology of documentary films in general and applies these concepts to …

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CHIN 3010 Pre-Advanced Chinese I
Spring 2027

This course is the continuation of Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 2020). All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects …

3.9
Rating
3.4
Difficulty
3.79
GPA
KOR 3015 Language House Conversation
Spring 2027

Korean conversation for residents of the Shea language house.

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CHIN 3020 Pre-Advanced Chinese II
Spring 2027

This course is a continuation of CHIN 3010. Readings and discussion are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. All four basic …

4.8
Rating
3.3
Difficulty
3.72
GPA
JAPN 3020 Third-Year Japanese II
Spring 2027

Continuation of Third-Year Japanese, emphasizing comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Continued introduction of topics on current Japanese culture and society. …

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Difficulty
3.32
GPA
JPTR 3020 Survey of Modern Japanese Literature
Spring 2027

This is an introductory course to Japanese literary traditions from the late 19th century to the present. By reading a broad range of writings including political accounts, fictional narratives and …

3.7
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.75
GPA