• KOR 1020

    Elementary Korean II
     Rating

    4.39

     Difficulty

    2.67

     GPA

    3.53

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Korean. Prerequisite: KOR 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).

  • KOR 1010

    Elementary Korean I
     Rating

    4.55

     Difficulty

    2.71

     GPA

    3.54

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

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

  • CHIN 1060

    Accelerated Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.71

     Difficulty

    2.86

     GPA

    3.88

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Specifically intended for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but little or no reading and writing ability. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve control of the Chinese sound system (the 4 tones and Pinyin) and basic components of Chinese characters; (b) be able to write 400-500 characters, (c) express themselves clearly in written form on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary, (d) improve their basic reading skills (including learning to use a Chinese dictionary).

  • CHIN 2020

    Intermediate Chinese
     Rating

    4.29

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Prerequisite: CHIN 2010, 2020 are the continuation of CHIN 1020. They are not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students improve their spoken and aural proficiency, achieve a solid reading level, and learn to express themselves clearly in writing on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. These goals are approached through grammar and reading-writing exercises, classroom drills, listening and speaking activities, and written quizzes and exams.

  • CHTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Chinese Literature
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.64

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    The Revolutionary Tradition in Modern Chinese Literature and Film is a general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture.

  • JPTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Japanese Literature
     Rating

    3.73

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    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 poetic prose, the course examines how a variety of writing practices contributed to the production of modern Japanese literature. No knowledge of Japanese is required.

  • KOR 3020

    Advanced Korean II
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.60

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    The second part in a two-semester sequence. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: KOR 3010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).

  • CHIN 4020

    Advanced Chinese II
     Rating

    3.92

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course is a continuation of CHIN4010. Readings and discussion are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted in Mandarin Chinese. All four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Students constantly work with authentic materials and engage in communications with native speakers in various formats and contexts. Prerequisite: CHIN 4010, Placement Test Results or Instructor Permission.

  • CHIN 4030

    Business Chinese
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.69

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficiency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macro and micro business environment and culture in contemporary China.

  • CHIN 4801

    Professional Chinese with Community Engagement
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This is an advanced Chinese language course in which students engage professionals from different occupations in discussion about work and life. Students will acquire both knowledge and new vocabulary and expressions from the different professions these professionals bring to the classroom. By seeing the meaning of work and life for these professionals, students develop understanding of their own work and life.