Course Offerings

For a complete list of departmental course offerings, please refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Fall 2025 Courses (pdf)

Chinese Language Courses (CHI)

CHI 101. First-year Chinese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students’ elementary Chinese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are given equal weight, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills in class.

CHI 153. Second-year Chinese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students’ Chinese communication skills in a wide range of daily life contexts, including some work scenarios. Students will gain a basic appreciation of cultural differences. P – CHI 102 or equivalent.

CHI 220. Third-year Chinese II. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to enhance students’ Chinese communication skills, with emphasis on accuracy and fluency on various topics at more abstract levels. Students will deepen their understanding of cultural differences. P – CHI 201.

CHI 231. Global Topics in Chinese. (3 h)

Continuation of CHI 230, with emphasis on developing intercultural awareness and competence when encountering people and cultures from the Chinese-speaking communities through experiential learning. P – CHI 230 or POI.

Japanese Language Courses (JPN)

JPN 101. First-year Japanese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students’ elementary Japanese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Focuses on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

JPN 153. Second-year Japanese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence at the intermediate level. Continues to focus on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Expands students’ ability to communicate with a broader range of vocabulary and grammar. P- JPN 102 or equivalent.

JPN 220. Third-year Japanese I. (4 h)

Two-semester sequence that enhances students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills by dealing with a variety of topics at an advanced linguistic level. Integrates conversation, discussion, and presentation with emphasis on written and multimedia sources. P- JPN 201 or POI.

JPN 231. Fourth-year Japanese. (3 h)

Two-semester sequence that enhances students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills by dealing with a variety of topics at an advanced linguistic level. Integrates conversation, discussion, and presentation with emphasis on written and multimedia sources. P- JPN 230 or equivalent.

East Asian Cultural Electives (EAL)

EAL 219. Major Works of Japanese Literature I. (3 h)

Surveys major works of Japanese and Japanophone literatures from the late-19th century to the present with special attention to their cultural and socio-historical contexts. (CD, D)

EAL 221. Themes in Chinese Literature I. (3 h)

Examines selected themes in Chinese fiction, drama, and poetry with an emphasis on the modern and early modern periods. (CD, D)

EAL 270. Contemporary Japanese Culture. (3 h)

Selected topics in Japanese literature, pop culture, film, animation, and other forms. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. (CD)

EAL 375. Senior Research Seminar. (3 h)

Provides a critical and practical foundation for developing students’ capstone research projects in the field of East Asian cultural studies.

Non-EALC courses that count for the Chinese and/or Japanese major

HIS 244. Pre-Modern China to 1850. (3 h)

Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Chinese history, religion, or politics”

POL 248 Chinese Politics. (3 h)

Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Chinese history, religion, or politics”

REL 391 Women and Religion in East Asia. (3 h)

Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in East Asian/Korean/Japanese literature, film, or culture”

Counts toward Japanese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in East Asian/Korean/Chinese literature, film, or culture”

ART 236 East Asian Art. (3 h)

Counts toward Japanese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in East Asian/Korean/Chinese literature, film, or culture”

Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in East Asian/Korean/Japanese literature, film, or culture”