Course Offerings

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

Spring 2025 Courses (pdf)

Spring/Summer 2025 non-EALC courses that count for the Chinese and/or Japanese major

HIS 246. Japan before 1600. (3 h)
– Counts toward Japanese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Japanese history and/or religion”

REL 391. Religion in Manga and Anime. (3 h)
– Counts toward Japanese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Japanese history and/or religion”

ART 286. Art and Culture of China. (3 h)
– Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Chinese history, religion, or politics [or art]”

ART 396. Ming Dynasty. (3 h)
– Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Chinese history, religion, or politics [or art]”

WGS 395. Transnational Asian and Asian American Feminisms. (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”

ECN 271. Chinese Economy. (3 h) *SUMMER 2025*
– Counts toward Chinese Language and Culture major, in the category of “One elective in Chinese history, religion, or politics [or economics]”

Chinese Language Courses (CHI)

CHI 102. First-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second 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. P-CHI 101 or equivalent.

CHI 201. Second-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second 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 153 or equivalent.

CHI 230. Third-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second 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 220 or POI.

Japanese Language Courses (JPN)

JPN 102. First-year Japanese II. (4 h)

Second 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. P- JPN 101 or equivalent.

JPN 201. Second-year Japanese II. (4 h)

Second 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 153 or equivalent. 

JPN 230. Third-year Japanese II. (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 220 or equivalent.

JPN 291. Special Topics in Japanese. (3 h)

Develops students’ confidence and skills in handling topical issues in Japanese society and culture using authentic materials. P-JPN 230 or POI.

East Asian Language Courses (EAL)

EAL 220. Major Works of Japanese Literature II. (3 h)

Surveys major works of premodern and early modern Japanese literature in the major genres (mythology, fiction, poetry, travelogues, diaries, and drama) with special attention to their cultural and socio-historical contexts. (CD, D)

EAL 222. Themes in Chinese Literature II. (3 h)

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

EAL 231 Experiments in Modern Chinese Literature and Visual Culture. (3 h)

Explores experiments in modern Chinese literature, photography, art, architecture and design. (CD, D)

EAL 241. Gender and Sexuality in Modern and Contemporary Japan. (3 h)

Explores representations, expressions, and ideologies of gender and sexuality in modern and contemporary Japanese culture through close examinations of literature, film, and visual culture. (CD)

EAL 273. Kung Fu China: Culture, Narrative, Globalization. (3 h)

Surveys narratives of Chinese martial arts in fiction, film, and culture from ancient origins to the present day. Explores the forces of physical combat alongside issues such as philosophy, politics, gender, technology, and globalization. (CD)