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Major and Minor Requirements
2024 - 2025 Catalog
We have the following degrees:
East Asian Languages and Literatures major leading to BA degree
A major in East Asian Languages and Literatures leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of at least 33 credits, including an emphasis in either Chinese or Japanese as follows.
- Language core: At least four courses (12-14 credits), in either Chinese or Japanese, including CHIN 302 or JAPN 302, chosen from the following:
CHIN 261, 262, 301, 302 311, 312
JAPN 261, 262, 301, 302, 311, 312 - Literature and Culture Core: Two courses chosen from
EALL 175, 215;
LIT 218, 220, 221, 222, 225, 235, and 295 (when appropriate) - At least 6 additional credits chosen from the following:
CHIN 311, 312, 315, 401, 402, 403
JAPN 311, 312, 401, 402, 403
LIT 395 (when appropriate) - General courses: At least 6 additional credits taken from the following, or from additional courses approved in advance by the department head.
ARTH 140, 240, 241
CHIN 103,113, 263, 305, 315, 363 (maximum of 4 credits from this group)
ECON 274
HIST 103, 104
JAPN 100, 115, 265, 365 (4 credits total from this group)
PHIL 130, 223
POL 227
REL 103, 131 - Capstone Experience: EALL 399 (1), or, EALL 493-493 (6)
Students with background in the core language may substitute courses with the advance approval of the East Asian Languages and Literatures department head. Native speakers in either Chinese or Japanese will be required to study the other language to fulfill the requirements.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures major may not be combined with the interdisciplinary minor in East Asian Studies.
- Language core:
- CHIN 261 - Second-Year Chinese I
Credits 4 Prerequisite CHIN 112 or CHIN 261 placement A continuation of first-year Chinese with intensive drill in spoken Chinese closely coordinated with acquiring Chinese characters and reinforcing sentence patterns. Audiovisual materials are used extensively.
- CHIN 262 - Second-Year Chinese II
FDR FL World Language Foundation Credits 4 Prerequisite CHIN 261 A continuation of CHIN 261 with intensive drill in spoken Chinese closely coordinated with acquiring Chinese characters and reinforcing sentence patterns.
- CHIN 301 - Third-Year Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 262 or CHIN 301 placement This course is focused upon reinforcement of Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters, as well as topical conversational practice and the introduction of much cultural information essential to communication in Chinese.
- CHIN 302 - Third-Year Chinese II
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 301 A continuation of CHIN 301 with added emphasis on writing.
- CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 302 or CHIN 311 placement Advanced readings with discussion in Chinese. This course reinforces Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters and enhances students' ability to speak and to write. Topics involving current Chinese culture are introduced and discussed.
- CHIN 312 - Advanced Chinese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course focuses on advanced readings in Chinese literature with intensive practice in speaking and writing. The texts analyzed are authentic modern literary works from both China and Taiwan .
- JAPN 261 - Second-Year Japanese I
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 112 or JAPN 261 placement A continuation of JAPN 112 with emphasis on the spoken language and written texts using audiovisual materials.
- JAPN 262 - Second-Year Japanese II
FDR FL World Language Foundation Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 261 A continuation of JAPN 261 with intensive drills in spoken Japanese and the close reading of texts.
- JAPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 262 or JAPN 301 placement A continuation of JAPN 262 designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Advanced classroom drills, reading texts, and taped materials provide systematic practice in increasingly complex discourses and acquaint students with key aspects of Japanese customs, culture, and society.
- JAPN 302 - Third-Year Japanese II
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 301 A continuation of JAPN 301.
- JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 302 or JAPN 311 placement Advanced readings, discussion in Japanese and written responses to a variety of literary materials, including relevant journal and newspaper articles. Whenever available, video materials will supplement readings.
- JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 311 A continuation of JAPN 311 with an emphasis on reading and discussing literary works. Advanced readings in Japanese modern prose, poetry, and drama and discussion in Japanese of literature and literary criticism.
- Literature and Culture Core:
- EALL 175 - Cool Japan: Manga, Business Etiquette, Language, and Culture
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 Taught in English, this course examines a variety of visual artifacts such as manga, anime, and unique social phenomena, observable in current Japan through reading materials and discussions, to understand Japanese culture and society. Students learn the visually beautiful writing system of Japanese and onomatopoeia, which is used extensively in Japanese manga. Through hands-on experiences, students gain a deeper understanding and multicultural perspective of the culture and society of Japan.
- EALL 215 - East Asian Cinema
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 This course provides an introduction to and overview of contemporary East Asian cinema, including the Chinese-language cinemas of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and those of Japan and Korea. It focuses on the flourishing cinema of East Asia since the 1980s and provides a solid foundation in the successes and dominant tendencies of contemporary East Asian cinema and culture. Among the aims of the course are examining ways in which the contemporary East Asian cinemas and cultures are in dialogue with one another and looking at specific conditions and cultural forces at work in each unique case. The course also explores how the cinemas of East Asia reflect the changing cultural, economic, historical, political and social conditions of each country and how these cinemas and cultures are part of a larger redefinition of the idea of a national culture. Screenings and readings consist of exemplary works from each East Asian culture, organized around specific motifs, such as history, memory, identity, communication, love, and death.
- LIT 218 - Pre-Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 A survey of Chinese literature from the earliest period to the founding of the Republic in 1912. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. The literature is presented in the context of its intellectual, philosophical and cultural background. Texts used may vary from year to year and include a wide selection of fiction, poetry, historical documents, Chinese drama (opera) and prose works. Audiovisual materials are used when appropriate and available.
- LIT 220 - Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 This is a survey course to introduce students to the literature of 20th-century China. Through close reading of key literary texts from the 1910s to the present, students explore the social, historical and literary background that gave rise to the texts studied and the ways in which these texts address various issues that China faced at the time. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. In addition to the selected literary texts, the course introduces several feature films that are cinematic adaptations of modern Chinese fiction and explore the complex and dynamic interchange between literary and cinematic language.
- LIT 221 - Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement An introduction to Japanese literature in its historical and cultural contexts from premodern to modern times. The course materials draw upon selections from the earliest prose works to contemporary fiction of representative modern writers.
- LIT 222 - Real and Imaginary Animals in Japanese Literature, Film, Anime, and Theater
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement Cranes, badgers, monkeys, foxes, cats, robot-cats, monsters born from atomic energy, tengu, and kappa -- in Japan animals, both real and imaginary, have captured the imagination of writers, film directors, manga artists and producers of fantasy. In this course, we begin by exploring the medieval tale genre known as otogizoshi from the 14th through 17th centuries, many of which are origins of later well-known folk tales. Students read from the works of writers of the 20th- and 21st centuries, like Akutagawa, Tanizaki, Tawada, and Kawamura, who have used a real or imaginary animal to weave a work of fiction in either a satiric criticism of society or a commentary on the meaning of life. We also examine how characters, such as the beloved robot-cat Doraemon, the ferocious monster Godzilla, the devoted crane wife, the nefarious black cat, and other animals are depicted in a variety of genres such as mango, anime, film, and classical and modern plays.
- LIT 223 - Seminar in Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Corequisite LIT 223L - Literature 223 Lab Selected topics in Japanese literature, varying from year to year. Possible topics include the development of poetic forms, Heian court literature and art, diaries, epics, Buddhist literature, the culture of food and tea, and Noh drama.
- LIT 225 - Poetry and Drama of Japan in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement This course is designed to introduce students to the poetry and theater of Japan's premodern era. We examine classical themes and poetic art forms, and read from the vast canon of Japanese poetry. Readings cover major poets such as Hitomaro, Komachi, Teika, Saigyo, Sogi and Basho. The second part of the course offers a close study of the four traditional dramatic art forms of Japan: Noh, Kyogen or Comic Theater, Puppet Theater, and Kabuki. Students experience the performative aspect of the Noh theater by learning dance movements and song/chant from the play Yuya . The final part of the course demonstrates how classical theater has influenced modern playwrights and novelists.
- LIT 295 - Special Topics in Literature in Translation
(when appropriate)
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3-4 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement A selected topic focusing on a particular author, genre, motif or period in translation. The specific topic is determined by the interests of the individual instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- At least 6 additional credits chosen from the following:
- CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 302 or CHIN 311 placement Advanced readings with discussion in Chinese. This course reinforces Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters and enhances students' ability to speak and to write. Topics involving current Chinese culture are introduced and discussed.
- CHIN 312 - Advanced Chinese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course focuses on advanced readings in Chinese literature with intensive practice in speaking and writing. The texts analyzed are authentic modern literary works from both China and Taiwan .
- CHIN 315 - Introduction to Classical Chinese
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course is an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of classical Chinese, the standard written language in China for over two millennia until the early 20th century (and for many centuries the first written language in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, as well). Literary, historical, philosophical, or political texts from the premodern Chinese era are selected for oral discussion and for written exercise. The aim of the course is to help students gain reading knowledge of and be able to appreciate the treasure house of the ancient Chinese culture.
- CHIN 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 1 Prerequisite instructor consent Advanced study in Chinese. The nature and content of the course will be determined by the students' needs and by an evaluation of their previous work.
- CHIN 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 2 Prerequisite instructor consent Advanced study in Chinese. The nature and content of the course will be determined by the students' needs and by an evaluation of their previous work.
- CHIN 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent Advanced study in Chinese. The nature and content of the course will be determined by the students' needs and by an evaluation of their previous work.
- JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 302 or JAPN 311 placement Advanced readings, discussion in Japanese and written responses to a variety of literary materials, including relevant journal and newspaper articles. Whenever available, video materials will supplement readings.
- JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 311 A continuation of JAPN 311 with an emphasis on reading and discussing literary works. Advanced readings in Japanese modern prose, poetry, and drama and discussion in Japanese of literature and literary criticism.
- JAPN 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 1 Prerequisite instructor consent A course that allows students to follow a program of directed reading with a more intensive exposure to written texts than is possible in courses oriented toward grammar and conversation. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- JAPN 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 2 Prerequisite instructor consent A course that allows students to follow a program of directed reading with a more intensive exposure to written texts than is possible in courses oriented toward grammar and conversation. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- JAPN 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent A course that allows students to follow a program of directed reading with a more intensive exposure to written texts than is possible in courses oriented toward grammar and conversation. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
- General courses:
- ARTH 140 - Asian Art
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 A survey of artistic traditions from South (including the Himalayan region), East, and Southeast Asia from roughly the 1st to the 18th centuries CE. The course focuses on a wide range of media - including architecture, sculpture, painting, textiles, and book arts - that serve a spectrum of religious and secular functions. The broad temporal, geographic, and topical scope of this course is meant to provide students with a basic understanding of not only the greatest artistic achievements and movements in Asia, but also the historical and political contexts that gave rise to these extraordinary pieces of art.
- ARTH 240 - Arts of China
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 This broad-based investigation of Chinese art from the Neolithic period to the present examines a wide spectrum of media: painting, illustrated scrolls, architecture, ceramics, and sculpture. This general survey will be paired with single-focused analyses of materials, issues, and genres particular to Chines art, such as the use of jade, development of ceramics, lore of calligraphy, and tradition of landscape painting. To this end, we use objects from the W&L Special Collections.
- ARTH 241 - The Arts of Japan
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 3 This survey of Japanese art, which includes material from protohistoric times to the 20th century, is structured chronologically with lectures addressing seminal artistic developments and movements throughout Japan's history. Central to this course is an investigation of the ways in which Japan's dynamic socio-political contexts shaped its religious and political artistic developments.
- CHIN 103 - Supervised Study Abroad: Beginning Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to introduce Chinese language and culture to students with little or no previous Chinese language background and prepare them for studying first-year Chinese. Combining language study with studies of other aspects of Chinese culture (literature, art. history, economy, etc.) provides students with first-hand experience of the development of contemporary China. Classes and discussions are held at the International College or Chinese Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Students learn through personal experience about the emergence or modern China and its changing culture. Required course fee.
- CHIN 113 - Supervised Study Abroad: First-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to improve active oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying second-year Chinese. Classes and discussions are held at the International College of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Students have opportunities to mingle with ordinary Chinese people, to engage in everyday conversation, and to have first-hand experience of the development of contemporary China. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Required course fee.
- CHIN 263 - Supervised Study Abroad: Second-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying third-year Classes and discussions are held at the International College of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Students discuss and debate with Chinese students about emerging social. economic, and policy issues. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Required course fee.
- CHIN 305 - Introduction to Business and Legal Chinese
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 262 or CHIN 301 placement This course provides basic knowledge of the Chinese language necessary for doing business and for handling legal issues. Topics are selected that represent typical business and legal use of the language, and discussion of the grammar. Certain language features and their use and context are provided. Extensive drills and practices of the sentence patterns and specialized vocabulary, both in and out of class, further help students use the business and legal Chinese appropriately.
- CHIN 315 - Introduction to Classical Chinese
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course is an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of classical Chinese, the standard written language in China for over two millennia until the early 20th century (and for many centuries the first written language in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, as well). Literary, historical, philosophical, or political texts from the premodern Chinese era are selected for oral discussion and for written exercise. The aim of the course is to help students gain reading knowledge of and be able to appreciate the treasure house of the ancient Chinese culture.
- CHIN 363 - Supervised Study Abroad: 3rd- or 4th-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for further study. Required course fee.
(maximum of 4 credits from this group of CHIN courses)
- ECON 274 - China's Modern Economy
Credits 3 Prerequisite ECON 100, ECON 180, or ECON 180A; or both ECON 101 and ECON 102 Economic analysis of the Chinese economy in the 20th century. Comparisons of pre- and post-revolutionary periods. Performance and policies of Taiwan and mainland China. Issues include the population problem, industrialization, provision of public health and education, alleviation of poverty and inequality. Microeconomic emphasis.
- HIST 103 - China: Origins to 20th-Century Reforms
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 China's history embodies the full range of experience -as domain of imperial dynasties, target of imperial aggression, dissident member of the cold war Communist bloc, and current regional superpower in East Asia. This course tracks these transitions in political and social organization that, among other things, terminated history's longest lasting monarchical system, ignited two of its largest revolutions, began World War II and produced the most populous nation on earth. A wide range of cultural, political and intellectual stereotypes of China are challenged in the process of exploring its particular historical experience.
- HIST 104 - Japan: Origins to Atomic Aftermath
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 This course traces the span of Japan's historical development from its origins through the Cold War, with a special, but not exclusive, emphasis on an environmental perspective. The first half of the course covers the emergence of indigenous Japanese society and its adaptation to cultural and political influences from mainland East Asia, including Buddhism, Confucianism, and Chinese concepts of empire. The second half covers Japan's successful transition from a declining Tokugawa Shogunate to a modern imperial nation to a reluctant U.S. Cold War ally from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries.
- JAPN 100 - Supervised Study Abroad: Beginning Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to introduce the Japanese language and culture to students with little or no previous language background. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
- JAPN 115 - Supervised Study Abroad: First-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 112 This course is designed to improve active oral proficiency in Japanese, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for second-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
- JAPN 265 - Supervised Study Abroad: Second-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 261 This course is designed to introduce the Japanese language and culture to students, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for third-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
- JAPN 365 - Supervised Study Abroad: Third-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 302 This course is designed to introduce the Japanese language and culture to students, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for fourth-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
(4 credits total from this group of JAPN courses)
- PHIL 130 - Classical Chinese Philosophy
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 An introduction to philosophy via classical Chinese philosophy. We cover major schools in classical Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. Many ideas of these schools have significantly shaped cultural practice in East Asia. We focus on the philosophical articulation and defense of these schools, and we reflect on issues in cosmology, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy. We also discuss the relevance of classical Chinese philosophy to Western philosophy as well as empirical research.
- PHIL 223 - Buddhist Philosophy
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 An introduction to Buddhist philosophy. We focus on the philosophical articulation and defense of Buddhism, and reflect on issues in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and ethics. We see how different philosophical traditions—including Indian, Chinese, and Western—can be mutually informing. We also discuss the relevance of Buddhist philosophy to empirical research and everyday practice.
- POL 227 - East Asian Politics
FDR SS2 Social Science - Group 2 Distribution Credits 3 An investigation of East Asian political systems and the global, historical, and cultural contexts in which their political institutions have developed. Students consider the connections between political structure and the rapid social and economic changes in East Asia since World War II, as well as the effectiveness of varied political processes in addressing contemporary problems. Emphasis is given to China, Korea, and Japan.
- REL 103 - Introduction to Asian Religions
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 A survey of the teachings, practices, and historical significance of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
- REL 131 - Buddhism
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 A survey of the historical development of the doctrines and practices of Buddhism. After a discussion of the Hindu origins of Buddhism, the course focuses on the development of the Theravada, Vajrayana and Mahayana traditions. A class trip to at least one Buddhist center is included.
- Capstone Experience
- EALL 399 - Capstone Project
Credits 1 Prerequisite instructor consent A translation project required of all EALL majors typically done during their senior year, preferably while taking Chinese 312/Japanese 312. The appropriate faculty member assigns a literary piece to be translated (not poetry), written in the modern language. The project results in a final translation of at least 2,500 words. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
or,
- EALL 493 - Honors Thesis
(3-3)
Credits 3 Prerequisite instructor consent Honors Thesis.
At least 4 courses (12-14 credits), including CHIN 302 or JAPN 302, chosen from the following:
Two courses chosen from:
At least 6 additional credits taken from the following or from additional courses approved in advance by the department head.
Capstone Experience:
Chinese minor
A minor in Chinese requires completion of at least seven courses beyond CHIN 111. A student may not complete both a major and a minor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures which focus on the same language. In meeting the requirements of this discipline-based minor, a student may not use more than nine credits used to meet the requirements of another major or minor. Chinese minors are encouraged, though not required, to study abroad (for Spring Term or longer) in a reputable language-based Chinese program. Students must complete CHIN 111 or equivalent prior to declaring the minor.
1. Language requirement: CHIN 112, 261, 262, or equivalent
2. At least two 300-level Chinese-language courses chosen from CHIN 301, 302, 311, 312
3. At least one course on Chinese literature chosen from LIT 218 or 220
4. Additional course(s) chosen from CHIN 311, 312; EALL 215; LIT 218, 220; or one course only chosen from CHIN 113, 263, and 363
- Language requirement:
- CHIN 112 - First-Year Chinese II
Credits 4 Prerequisite CHIN 111 A continuation of CHIN 111. Further work on modern spoken and written Chinese.
- CHIN 261 - Second-Year Chinese I
Credits 4 Prerequisite CHIN 112 or CHIN 261 placement A continuation of first-year Chinese with intensive drill in spoken Chinese closely coordinated with acquiring Chinese characters and reinforcing sentence patterns. Audiovisual materials are used extensively.
- CHIN 262 - Second-Year Chinese II
FDR FL World Language Foundation Credits 4 Prerequisite CHIN 261 A continuation of CHIN 261 with intensive drill in spoken Chinese closely coordinated with acquiring Chinese characters and reinforcing sentence patterns.
or equivalent
- At least two 300-level Chinese-language courses chosen from:
- CHIN 301 - Third-Year Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 262 or CHIN 301 placement This course is focused upon reinforcement of Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters, as well as topical conversational practice and the introduction of much cultural information essential to communication in Chinese.
- CHIN 302 - Third-Year Chinese II
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 301 A continuation of CHIN 301 with added emphasis on writing.
- CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 302 or CHIN 311 placement Advanced readings with discussion in Chinese. This course reinforces Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters and enhances students' ability to speak and to write. Topics involving current Chinese culture are introduced and discussed.
- CHIN 312 - Advanced Chinese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course focuses on advanced readings in Chinese literature with intensive practice in speaking and writing. The texts analyzed are authentic modern literary works from both China and Taiwan .
- At least one course on Chinese literature chosen from:
- LIT 218 - Pre-Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 A survey of Chinese literature from the earliest period to the founding of the Republic in 1912. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. The literature is presented in the context of its intellectual, philosophical and cultural background. Texts used may vary from year to year and include a wide selection of fiction, poetry, historical documents, Chinese drama (opera) and prose works. Audiovisual materials are used when appropriate and available.
- LIT 220 - Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 This is a survey course to introduce students to the literature of 20th-century China. Through close reading of key literary texts from the 1910s to the present, students explore the social, historical and literary background that gave rise to the texts studied and the ways in which these texts address various issues that China faced at the time. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. In addition to the selected literary texts, the course introduces several feature films that are cinematic adaptations of modern Chinese fiction and explore the complex and dynamic interchange between literary and cinematic language.
- Additional course(s) chosen from:
- CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 302 or CHIN 311 placement Advanced readings with discussion in Chinese. This course reinforces Chinese structural patterns and extensive acquisition of Chinese characters and enhances students' ability to speak and to write. Topics involving current Chinese culture are introduced and discussed.
- CHIN 312 - Advanced Chinese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite CHIN 311 This course focuses on advanced readings in Chinese literature with intensive practice in speaking and writing. The texts analyzed are authentic modern literary works from both China and Taiwan .
- EALL 215 - East Asian Cinema
FDR HA Fine Arts Distribution Credits 4 This course provides an introduction to and overview of contemporary East Asian cinema, including the Chinese-language cinemas of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and those of Japan and Korea. It focuses on the flourishing cinema of East Asia since the 1980s and provides a solid foundation in the successes and dominant tendencies of contemporary East Asian cinema and culture. Among the aims of the course are examining ways in which the contemporary East Asian cinemas and cultures are in dialogue with one another and looking at specific conditions and cultural forces at work in each unique case. The course also explores how the cinemas of East Asia reflect the changing cultural, economic, historical, political and social conditions of each country and how these cinemas and cultures are part of a larger redefinition of the idea of a national culture. Screenings and readings consist of exemplary works from each East Asian culture, organized around specific motifs, such as history, memory, identity, communication, love, and death.
- LIT 218 - Pre-Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 A survey of Chinese literature from the earliest period to the founding of the Republic in 1912. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. The literature is presented in the context of its intellectual, philosophical and cultural background. Texts used may vary from year to year and include a wide selection of fiction, poetry, historical documents, Chinese drama (opera) and prose works. Audiovisual materials are used when appropriate and available.
- LIT 220 - Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
; or one course only chosen from
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 This is a survey course to introduce students to the literature of 20th-century China. Through close reading of key literary texts from the 1910s to the present, students explore the social, historical and literary background that gave rise to the texts studied and the ways in which these texts address various issues that China faced at the time. Taught in English, the course presupposes no previous knowledge of China or Chinese culture. In addition to the selected literary texts, the course introduces several feature films that are cinematic adaptations of modern Chinese fiction and explore the complex and dynamic interchange between literary and cinematic language.
- CHIN 113 - Supervised Study Abroad: First-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to improve active oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying second-year Chinese. Classes and discussions are held at the International College of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Students have opportunities to mingle with ordinary Chinese people, to engage in everyday conversation, and to have first-hand experience of the development of contemporary China. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Required course fee.
- CHIN 263 - Supervised Study Abroad: Second-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying third-year Classes and discussions are held at the International College of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Students discuss and debate with Chinese students about emerging social. economic, and policy issues. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Required course fee.
- CHIN 363 - Supervised Study Abroad: 3rd- or 4th-Year Chinese
Credits 4 Prerequisite instructor consent This course is designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for further study. Required course fee.
Japanese minor
A minor in Japanese requires completion of at least seven courses beyond JAPN 111. A student may not complete both a major and a minor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures which focus on the same language. In meeting the requirements of this discipline-based minor, a student may not use more than nine credits used to meet the requirements of another major or minor. Japanese minors are encouraged, though not required, to study abroad (for Spring Term or longer) in a reputable language-based Japanese program. Students must complete JAPN 111 or equivalent prior to declaring the minor.
1. Language requirement: JAPN 112, 261, and 262, or equivalent
2. At least two 300- level Japanese-language courses chosen from JAPN 301, 302, 311, 312
3. At least one course on Japanese literature chosen from LIT 221, 222, 223, 225
4. Additional course(s) chosen from EALL 175; JAPN 311, 312; LIT 221, 222, 223, 225; or one course only chosen from JAPN 115, 265, and 365
- Language requirement:
- JAPN 112 - First-Year Japanese II
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 111 A continuation of JAPN 111. Further work on modern spoken and written Japanese.
- JAPN 261 - Second-Year Japanese I
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 112 or JAPN 261 placement A continuation of JAPN 112 with emphasis on the spoken language and written texts using audiovisual materials.
- JAPN 262 - Second-Year Japanese II
or equivalent
FDR FL World Language Foundation Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 261 A continuation of JAPN 261 with intensive drills in spoken Japanese and the close reading of texts.
- At least two 300- level Japanese-language courses chosen from:
- JAPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 262 or JAPN 301 placement A continuation of JAPN 262 designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Advanced classroom drills, reading texts, and taped materials provide systematic practice in increasingly complex discourses and acquaint students with key aspects of Japanese customs, culture, and society.
- JAPN 302 - Third-Year Japanese II
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 301 A continuation of JAPN 301.
- JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 302 or JAPN 311 placement Advanced readings, discussion in Japanese and written responses to a variety of literary materials, including relevant journal and newspaper articles. Whenever available, video materials will supplement readings.
- JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 311 A continuation of JAPN 311 with an emphasis on reading and discussing literary works. Advanced readings in Japanese modern prose, poetry, and drama and discussion in Japanese of literature and literary criticism.
- At least one course on Japanese literature chosen from:
- LIT 221 - Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement An introduction to Japanese literature in its historical and cultural contexts from premodern to modern times. The course materials draw upon selections from the earliest prose works to contemporary fiction of representative modern writers.
- LIT 222 - Real and Imaginary Animals in Japanese Literature, Film, Anime, and Theater
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement Cranes, badgers, monkeys, foxes, cats, robot-cats, monsters born from atomic energy, tengu, and kappa -- in Japan animals, both real and imaginary, have captured the imagination of writers, film directors, manga artists and producers of fantasy. In this course, we begin by exploring the medieval tale genre known as otogizoshi from the 14th through 17th centuries, many of which are origins of later well-known folk tales. Students read from the works of writers of the 20th- and 21st centuries, like Akutagawa, Tanizaki, Tawada, and Kawamura, who have used a real or imaginary animal to weave a work of fiction in either a satiric criticism of society or a commentary on the meaning of life. We also examine how characters, such as the beloved robot-cat Doraemon, the ferocious monster Godzilla, the devoted crane wife, the nefarious black cat, and other animals are depicted in a variety of genres such as mango, anime, film, and classical and modern plays.
- LIT 223 - Seminar in Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Corequisite LIT 223L - Literature 223 Lab Selected topics in Japanese literature, varying from year to year. Possible topics include the development of poetic forms, Heian court literature and art, diaries, epics, Buddhist literature, the culture of food and tea, and Noh drama.
- LIT 225 - Poetry and Drama of Japan in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement This course is designed to introduce students to the poetry and theater of Japan's premodern era. We examine classical themes and poetic art forms, and read from the vast canon of Japanese poetry. Readings cover major poets such as Hitomaro, Komachi, Teika, Saigyo, Sogi and Basho. The second part of the course offers a close study of the four traditional dramatic art forms of Japan: Noh, Kyogen or Comic Theater, Puppet Theater, and Kabuki. Students experience the performative aspect of the Noh theater by learning dance movements and song/chant from the play Yuya . The final part of the course demonstrates how classical theater has influenced modern playwrights and novelists.
- Additional course(s) chosen from:
- EALL 175 - Cool Japan: Manga, Business Etiquette, Language, and Culture
FDR HU Humanities Distribution Credits 3 Taught in English, this course examines a variety of visual artifacts such as manga, anime, and unique social phenomena, observable in current Japan through reading materials and discussions, to understand Japanese culture and society. Students learn the visually beautiful writing system of Japanese and onomatopoeia, which is used extensively in Japanese manga. Through hands-on experiences, students gain a deeper understanding and multicultural perspective of the culture and society of Japan.
- JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 302 or JAPN 311 placement Advanced readings, discussion in Japanese and written responses to a variety of literary materials, including relevant journal and newspaper articles. Whenever available, video materials will supplement readings.
- JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese II
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite JAPN 311 A continuation of JAPN 311 with an emphasis on reading and discussing literary works. Advanced readings in Japanese modern prose, poetry, and drama and discussion in Japanese of literature and literary criticism.
- LIT 221 - Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement An introduction to Japanese literature in its historical and cultural contexts from premodern to modern times. The course materials draw upon selections from the earliest prose works to contemporary fiction of representative modern writers.
- LIT 222 - Real and Imaginary Animals in Japanese Literature, Film, Anime, and Theater
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement Cranes, badgers, monkeys, foxes, cats, robot-cats, monsters born from atomic energy, tengu, and kappa -- in Japan animals, both real and imaginary, have captured the imagination of writers, film directors, manga artists and producers of fantasy. In this course, we begin by exploring the medieval tale genre known as otogizoshi from the 14th through 17th centuries, many of which are origins of later well-known folk tales. Students read from the works of writers of the 20th- and 21st centuries, like Akutagawa, Tanizaki, Tawada, and Kawamura, who have used a real or imaginary animal to weave a work of fiction in either a satiric criticism of society or a commentary on the meaning of life. We also examine how characters, such as the beloved robot-cat Doraemon, the ferocious monster Godzilla, the devoted crane wife, the nefarious black cat, and other animals are depicted in a variety of genres such as mango, anime, film, and classical and modern plays.
- LIT 223 - Seminar in Japanese Literature in Translation
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Corequisite LIT 223L - Literature 223 Lab Selected topics in Japanese literature, varying from year to year. Possible topics include the development of poetic forms, Heian court literature and art, diaries, epics, Buddhist literature, the culture of food and tea, and Noh drama.
- LIT 225 - Poetry and Drama of Japan in Translation
; or one course only chosen from
FDR HL Literature Distribution Credits 3 Prerequisite completion of FDR:FW requirement This course is designed to introduce students to the poetry and theater of Japan's premodern era. We examine classical themes and poetic art forms, and read from the vast canon of Japanese poetry. Readings cover major poets such as Hitomaro, Komachi, Teika, Saigyo, Sogi and Basho. The second part of the course offers a close study of the four traditional dramatic art forms of Japan: Noh, Kyogen or Comic Theater, Puppet Theater, and Kabuki. Students experience the performative aspect of the Noh theater by learning dance movements and song/chant from the play Yuya . The final part of the course demonstrates how classical theater has influenced modern playwrights and novelists.
- JAPN 115 - Supervised Study Abroad: First-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 112 This course is designed to improve active oral proficiency in Japanese, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for second-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
- JAPN 265 - Supervised Study Abroad: Second-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 261 This course is designed to introduce the Japanese language and culture to students, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for third-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.
- JAPN 365 - Supervised Study Abroad: Third-Year Japanese
Credits 4 Prerequisite JAPN 302 This course is designed to introduce the Japanese language and culture to students, to introduce the culture and society of Japan, and to prepare students for fourth-year Japanese study. Classes are held at the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, a prestigious Japanese institution in Kanazawa. Students live with a host family and can experience typical Japanese daily life. The program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Spring Term Abroad course.