• CHIN 4830

    Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose
     Rating

    1.67

     Difficulty

    5.00

     GPA

    3.78

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese prose.Requisite: Consent of Instructor

  • KRTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Korean Literature
     Rating

    2.39

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    3.07

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    A general introduction to modern Korean literature. Examines the major texts through selected readings of representative writers. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives and Second Writing requirement.

  • EAST 1200

    East Asian Calligraphy
     Rating

    2.67

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.93

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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 forms the basis for other types of East Asian calligraphy. Students will be able to: 1. understand the culture and philosophy behind Shufa; 2. critique artistic features of Shufa styles; 3. create a portfolio of essays and artworks of and about Shufa.

  • KOR 1060

    Accelerated Elementary Korean
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    5.00

     GPA

    3.42

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Korean, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 1020. The course seeks to achieve a basic literacy and the ability to express themselves clearly on a variety of topics.Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

  • CHIN 4010

    Advanced Chinese I
     Rating

    3.73

     Difficulty

    3.40

     GPA

    3.67

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is a continuation of CHIN 3020. The goal of these courses is to help students understand journalistic essays and some literature pieces through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. All aspects of Chinese language learning are still evenly balanced. Prerequisites: CHIN 3020 or equivalent.

  • CHIN 3010

    Pre-Advanced Chinese I
     Rating

    3.88

     Difficulty

    3.55

     GPA

    3.80

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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 of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or 2060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).

  • JAPN 3010

    Third-Year Japanese I
     Rating

    3.89

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    3.53

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese culture and society are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

  • EAST 1010

    East Asian Canons and Cultures
     Rating

    3.90

     Difficulty

    2.29

     GPA

    3.75

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.

  • CHTR 3010

    Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.71

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Introductory survey of Chinese literature from earliest times (first millennium BCE) through the Tang Dynasty in English translation, including major works from the genres of poetry and prose. The course familiarizes students with the Chinese literary canon and modes of reading, literary analysis and interpretation. CHTR3010/5010 is especially intended for undergraduate majors and graduate students in EALC.

  • CHTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Chinese Literature
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

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

  • JAPN 1010

    First-Year Japanese
     Rating

    4.09

     Difficulty

    3.88

     GPA

    3.39

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced.

  • CHIN 2010

    Intermediate Chinese
     Rating

    4.13

     Difficulty

    3.19

     GPA

    3.78

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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 of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).

  • KOR 2010

    Intermediate Korean I
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Builds on the foundations acquired in KOR 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: KOR 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).

  • CHIN 2020

    Intermediate Chinese
     Rating

    4.29

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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.

  • CHIN 4801

    Professional Chinese with Community Engagement
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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.

  • CHIN 1010

    Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.38

     Difficulty

    3.51

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: none.

  • JPTR 3010

    Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature
     Rating

    4.42

     Difficulty

    2.50

     GPA

    3.50

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course provides an introduction to Japanese literature from earliest times through to the nineteenth century. We will read selections from representative texts and genres, including myth, poetry, prose fiction, memoir literature, drama, and works of criticism. No knowledge of Japanese culture or language is required.

  • JAPN 2010

    Second-Year Japanese
     Rating

    4.44

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.37

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Continuation of Elementary Japanese introducing more complex sentence patterns, idioms, and vocabulary to prepare students for an intermediate-level communication. Reinforces spoken Japanese skills with writing and reading exercises, and 250 kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or equivalent.

  • KOR 1010

    Elementary Korean I
     Rating

    4.49

     Difficulty

    2.67

     GPA

    3.53

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

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

  • KOR 3010

    Advanced Korean I
     Rating

    4.50

     Difficulty

    3.75

     GPA

    3.49

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    A continuation of Intermediate Korean. 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 2020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).

  • CHIN 1020

    Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.63

     Difficulty

    3.33

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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 of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).

  • CHIN 1060

    Accelerated Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.78

     Difficulty

    2.83

     GPA

    3.88

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    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).

  • JPTR 3210

    The Tale of Genji
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.50

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    A seminar devoted to an in-depth examination in English translation of Japan's most renowned work of literature, often called the world's first novel. Satisfies the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.

  • JAPN 4800

    Lost and Found in Translation
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.76

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is an advanced language seminar of Japanese and aims to enhance students' skills to think and communicate in Japanese. With a specific focus on the theory and practice of translation, students translate a wide range of Japanese materials into English, while reading about and discussing the concept of "translation" itself. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or instructor's permission.

  • CHIN 4810

    Media Chinese I
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Studies electronic and print media in Chinese, emphasizing current events as reported in the Chinese speaking world, to further develop oral and written proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 4020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

  • JAPN 1559

    New Course in Japanese
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    New course in Japanese.

  • JAPN 2559

    New Course in Japanese
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.93

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    New course in Japanese.

  • CHIN 3015

    Language House Conversation
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.

  • JAPN 3015

    Language House Conversation
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.

  • KOR 3015

    Language House Conversation
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Korean conversation for residents of the Shea language house.

  • JAPN 3050

    Fundamentals of Comprehending Advanced Japanese
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.55

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course focuses on establishing a foundation for advanced Japanese language study by introducing strategies for developing reading and listening comprehension on everyday topics, including skimming, scanning, and kanji-recognition. Students completing the course will be eligible to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N3 level. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020

  • JPTR 3320

    Cinematic Images of Japanese Culture and Society
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.78

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This seminar examines how films from Japan visually raise different cultural and social issues, and how they relate to the universal human condition. With an understanding that films involve so many different disciplines, this seminar examines contemporary Japan via comparativist and cross-cultural perspectives by paying careful attention to the effects of the imagistic and visual power that only films can offer.

  • CHTR 4991

    Chinese Capstone
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Restricted to Chinese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Chinese language.

  • EAST 4991

    East Asian Studies Capstone
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.28

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Capstone course required for all East Asian Studies majors in their final year. Pre-Requisites: Restricted to Fourth Year, Fifth Year East Asian Studies majors

  • JPTR 4991

    Japanese Capstone
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Restricted to Japanese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Japanese language.

  • EAST 4998

    Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.

  • CHTR 5010

    Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Study of the literary heritage of China. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.

  • EAST 5321

    China and the Cold War
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    The class examines China's entanglement with the Cold War from 1945 to the early 1990s. The course raises China-centered questions because it is curious in retrospect that China, a quintessential Eastern state, became so deeply involved in the Cold War, a confrontation rooted in Western history. In exploring such questions, this course does not treat China as part of the Cold War but the Cold War as a period of Chinese history. Prerequisites: Graduate Students only and permission by instructor.