• KRTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Korean Literature
     Rating

    2.39

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    2.98

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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

    3.94

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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 2025

    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 3010

    Pre-Advanced Chinese I
     Rating

    3.88

     Difficulty

    3.55

     GPA

    3.80

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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

    3.54

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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.

  • CHIN 3050

    One Book at a Time: Reading China from Cover to Cover
     Rating

    3.92

     Difficulty

    3.25

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Students of second or above levels can select a book from a list of great Chinese literary works curated by the instructor to read. Some graded readers will be included for 2000-level students. This course provides students with the opportunity and support to read a book in Chinese language from cover to cover while discussing related social and cultural topics. Heritage students have the opportunity to pick a book of their choice. Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or CHIN 1060.

  • CHIN 4010

    Advanced Chinese I
     Rating

    3.94

     Difficulty

    3.33

     GPA

    3.68

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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.

  • CHTR 3010

    Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.71

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    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

    3.64

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

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