East Asian Studies Courses

Eac 501 Elementary Chinese I (5)

An introduction to modern Chinese (Mandarin) with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. Basic fluency in the spoken language is developed through intensive use and repetition of basic vocabulary and fundamental sentence patterns. Students learn the Pinyin romanization system and the simplified characters used in mainland China. May not be taken by students with any previous knowledge of any Chinese language. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eac 502 Elementary Chinese II (5)

Continuation of Eac 501. Prerequisite: Eac 501. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eac 523 Practicum in Teaching Chinese (3)

This is a graduate course designed to give experience in the language classroom as part of an introduction to the theory and practice of teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It designed for those who are currently preparing for a career teaching Chinese at the secondary or college level. The focus is on attaining practical experience through class observation and a supervised classroom practicum.  Prerequisites: Fluency in the reading, writing, and speaking of modern Chinese (Putonghua); Permission of the instructor. Students who receive credit for AEAC423 cannot receive credit for this course.

Eac 597 Independent Study in Chinese (1-6)

Projects in selected areas of Chinese studies, with regular progress reports; or supervised readings of texts in Chinese. May be repeated once for credit when topics differ. Proficiency in Chinese through the intermediate level is essential. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Eaj 501 Elementary Japanese I (5)

Designed for the acquisition of a basic competence in modern standard Japanese in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Format will be lecture with drill and discussion. Five class hours a week will be enhanced with a one-hour language lab. Not open to students with previous knowledge of the Japanese language. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eaj 502 Elementary Japanese II (5)

Continuation of Eaj 501. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing will be emphasized. The format will be lecture with drill and discussion, and one hour in the language lab.  Prerequisite: Eaj 501 or permission of instructor. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eaj 597 Independent Study in Japanese (1-6)

This course will be the Japanese parallel for Eac 597 and serve the same function: to provide advanced students, in this case graduate students, with continued advanced instruction in the language. Prerequisite: AEAJ 302 or consent of instructor.

Eak 501 Elementary Korean I (5)

An introduction to modern Korean, with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. Format will include both lecture and drill sessions. Students registering for this section must also register for a discussion section. Not open to students with any previous knowledge of the Korean language. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eak 502 Elementary Korean II (5)

Continuation of A Eak 501. Students registering for this section must also register for a discussion section. Prerequisite(s): A Eak 501 or equivalent. This course is graded load-only and does not count towards a graduate degree program.

Eak 597 Independent Study in Korean Studies (1-6)

Projects in selected areas of Korean studies, with regular progress reports; or supervised research and primary source reading in Korean. May be repeated once for credit when topics differ. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Eas 568 Confucius and Confucianism (3)

This course surveys the main texts and themes in the development of the Confucian tradition from its origins in China through its spread in Japan and Korea to its reemergence in contemporary East Asia. The emphasis is on the way that the tradition has responded to social conditions. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between Confucian intellectuals and political power. The rivalry with other traditions (e.g. Taoism, Buddhism, Marxism, Liberalism, etc.) will also be considered. Prerequisites: Ability to read Chinese and the equivalent of one of the following courses: A HIS 177, A EAS 103, 170, 190, or A EAC 379.

Eas 597 Independent Study in East Asian Studies (1-6)

Projects in selected areas of East Asian studies, with regular progress reports. Supervised research and/or readings of texts in Chinese, Japanese, or/and Korean. May be repeated once for credit when content varies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.