East Asian Languages and Literatures Courses (EALL)
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East Asian Languages and Literatures Courses (EALL)
196 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-2R).
198 Workshop: [Topic] (1-2R).
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R).
209 Language & Society in East Asia
210 China: A Cultural Odyssey (4) Introduction to the distinctive features of China's linguistic, literary, artistic, and religio-philosophical heritage. Includes guest lectures, films.
211 Japan: A Cultural Odyssey (4) Introduction to distinctive features of Japan's linguistic, literary, artistic, and religio-philosophical heritage. Includes guest lectures, films.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R).
401 Research: [Topic] (1-21R).
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1-21R).
406 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-21R).
407 Seminar: [Topic] (1-5R).
408/508 Workshop: [Topic] (1-21R).
409 Supervised Tutoring (1-3R).
410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1-5R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
460/560 Teaching East Asian Languages and Literatures at College Level (2R) Training in Chinese and Japanese language instruction through lectures, observations, and teaching practica. Prereq for non-GTFs: instructor's consent. R thrice for maximum of 8 credits.
608 Colloquium (1-6, 2R; P/NP only).
Placement examinations are required for new students who have exposure to Chinese, either through formal course work or through informal conversation. Native speakers of Chinese or students whose competence in the language already exceeds the scope of the material may not enroll in Chinese-language courses.
101, 102, 103 First-Year Chinese (5,5,5) Provides thorough grounding in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on aural-oral skills. For students with no background in Mandarin Chinese.
150 Introduction to the Chinese Novel (4) Introduction to one long or several short novels. Focuses on plot, character, cultural difference. No background in Chinese necessary; taught in English.
151 Introduction to Chinese Film (4) Introduction to fifth-generation films by directors Zhang Yimou, Hu Mei, and Chen Kaige. Discussion focuses on family, gender, cultural difference. No background in Chinese necessary; English subtitles.
152 Introduction to Chinese Popular Culture (4) Introduction to popular Chinese cultures in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Discussion focuses on religion, literature, art, and media.
196 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-2R).
198 Workshop: [Topic] (1-2R).
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R).
201, 202, 203 Second-Year Chinese (5,5,5) Training in aural-oral skills designed to build listening comprehension and fluency. Development of proficiency in written Chinese. Prereq: one year of Chinese or equivalent.
301, 302, 303 Third-Year Chinese (5,5,5) Continued training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prereq: two years of Chinese or equivalent.
305, 306, 307 History of Chinese Literature (4,4,4) Survey ranging from early Confucian and Daoist classics through Tang and Song poetry, short fiction and novels, the 1919 May Fourth Movement writers, and into the contemporary period. Readings in English.
308 Literature of Modern Taiwan (4) Surveys the literature of Taiwan from the postwar era to the present. Discussion focuses on national identity, gender, class, modernization, and globalization. Taught in English.
350 Gender and Sexuality in Traditional Chinese Literature (4) Primary and secondary works about women, sexuality, and changing gender roles in traditional China. Readings in English.
351 Gender and Sexuality in Modern Chinese Literature (4) Primary and secondary works about women, sexuality, and changing gender roles in republican, socialist, and post-Mao China. Readings in English.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R) Topic varies from term to term. R for maximum of 12 credits.
401 Research: [Topic] (1-4R).
403 Thesis (1-6R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 6 credits. Departmental honors students only.
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1-21R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
406 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-21R).
407/507 Seminar: [Topic] (1-4R) Studies and projects in Chinese literature, linguistics, or pedagogy. Sources are in Chinese, English, or both. R when topic changes.
408/508 Workshop: [Topic] (1-21R).
409 Supervised Tutoring (1-4R) P/N only. Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 18 credits.
410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1-5R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
411/511, 412/512 Fourth-Year Chinese (4,4R) Study of contemporary Chinese using written and spoken forms. Prereq: three years of Chinese or instructor's consent.
413/513 Modern Chinese Texts: [Topic] (4R) Readings and discussion in Chinese of Chinese modern literary and cultural texts. Topics change yearly. R once, with instructor's consent and when topic changes, for maximum of 8 credits.
423/523 Issues in Early Chinese Literature (4) Explores scholarship on and questions raised about early Chinese literary forms; examines the notions of history and narrative. Prereq: instructor's consent.
424/524 Issues in Medieval Chinese Literature (4) Explores scholarship on and questions raised about Chinese poetry and its characteristics. Prereq: instructor's consent.
425/525 Issues in Modern Chinese Literature (4) Explores scholarship on and questions raised about modern Chinese literature and culture; includes realism, modernism, gender, and literary form. Prereq: instructor's consent.
431/531, 432/532, 433/533 Advanced Chinese (4,4,4) Exclusive use of authentic materials, both spoken and written. Sequence. Prereq: four years of Chinese or instructor's consent.
436/536, 437/537 Literary Chinese (4,4) Readings in various styles and genres of classical Chinese literature; stress on major works of different periods. Preparation for research.
438/538 Literary Chinese Texts: [Topic] (4R) Focus on a theme in classical Chinese texts. Topics change yearly. R once for maximum of 8 credits.
450/550 Chinese Bibliography (2) Reference works in Chinese studies covering Western sinology, major sources in Chinese, and training in research methods. Prereq: two years of Chinese or instructor's consent.
451/551 Post-Mao Fiction and Debate (4) Covers major cultural and literary debates of post-Mao China with emphasis on selected representative writers. Prereq: instructor's consent.
452/552 Chinese Film and Theory (4) Examines Chinese film and film theory. Focuses on Chinese film in cultural debate and in the international film arena. Prereq: instructor's consent.
454/554 Early Chinese Poetry: Scholar's Lament (4) Examines the archetype of the literature of long suffering. Readings from the Shijing and Chuci and on questions of thematic and linguistic transmission. Prereq: instructor's consent.
455/555 The Han-Tang Poetic Tradition (4) Examines Han interpretations of classic poetry anthologies as they were received in the poetry of the Han, Six Dynasties, and Tang. Prereq: instructor's consent.
456/556 Traditional Chinese Law and Literature (4) Considers Chinese law as defined in the late Zhou and Han periods and as reflected in the statutes, short fiction, and drama of later dynasties. Prereq: instructor's consent.
461/561 The Confucian Canon (4) Examines how and why a small group of texts came to dominate Chinese education for 2,000 years. Prereq: instructor's consent.
462/562 The Beginnings of Chinese Narrative (4) Survey and discussion of the features and themes of the earliest Chinese historical narrative. Comparison with early Greek and Hebrew historical writing. Prereq: instructor's consent.
503 Thesis (1-6R) P/N only.
601 Research: [Topic] (1-10R) P/N only.
603 Dissertation (1-16R) P/N only.
605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1-16R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R as student projects warrant.
606 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-16R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
607 Seminar
609 Practicum: [Topic] (1-4R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 18 credits.
Placement examinations are required for new students who have exposure to Japanese, either through formal course work or through informal conversation. Native speakers of Japanese or students whose competence in the language already exceeds the scope of the material may not enroll in Japanese-language courses.
101, 102, 103 First-Year Japanese (5,5,5) Provides thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Special stress on aural-oral skills. For beginners or by placement.
196 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-2R)
198 Workshop: [Topic] (1-2R)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R)
201, 202, 203 Second-Year Japanese (5,5,5) Continuation of JPN 101, 102, 103. Additional training in oral-aural skills designed to build listening comprehension and fluency. Development of basic proficiency in reading and writing Japanese.
301, 302, 303 Third-Year Japanese (5,5,5) Provides a solid foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prepares students for advanced study. Prereq: two years of Japanese or equivalent.
305, 306, 307 Introduction to Japanese Literature (4,4,4) Historical survey of Japanese literature from the 8th century to the present. Analysis and appreciation of major works, genres, and authors such as The Tale of Genji, Haiku, Kawabata, and Mishima. Readings in English.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1-5R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 12 credits.
401 Research: [Topic] (1-4R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 12 credits.
403 Thesis (1-6R) P/N only. Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 6 credits.
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1-21R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
406 Field Studies: [Topic] (1-21R)
407/507 Seminar: [Topic] (1-4R) Studies and projects in Japanese literature or linguistics. Sources are in Japanese, English, or both. R when topic changes.
408/508 Workshop: [Topic] (1-21R)
409 Supervised Tutoring (1-4R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 18 credits.
410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1-5R) Prereq: instructor's consent.
411/511, 412/512, 413/513 Fourth-Year Spoken Japanese (4,4,4) Development of speaking and listening skills related to concrete and abstract topics. Emphasis on sociolinguistic skills. Prereq: three years of Japanese or instructor's consent.
414/514, 415/515, 416/516 Fourth-Year Reading and Writing Japanese (4,4,4) Development of reading skills, vocabulary, and knowledge of kanji. Writing exercises include message writing, letter writing, and short essays. Prereq: three years of Japanese or instructor's consent.
425/525 Modern Japanese Literature: [Topic] (4R) Investigates topics relevant to Japanese literary studies in a comparative context. Recent topics include suicide and literature East and West, nations and resistance, atomic bomb literature. Prereq: instructor's consent. R twice when topic changes for maximum of 12 credits.
426/526 Major Japanese Writers: [Topic] (4R) Intensive study of one or more major Japanese authors of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Recent topics include the fiction of Tanizaki Junichiro, Mishima Yukio and Japanese postmodernity, the fiction of Inoue Yasushi. Prereq: instructor's consent. R twice when topic changes for maximum of 12 credits.
431/531, 432/532, 433/533 Advanced Spoken Japanese (4,4,4) Practice in speaking and listening at different speech levels on a variety of topics. Prereq: JPN 413/513 or instructor's consent. For students with advanced proficiency in speaking.
434/534, 435/535, 436/536 Advanced Readings in Japanese Literature (4,4,4) Reading modern Japanese literature in Japanese. Students acquire proficiency in reading, writing, and translation as well as knowledge of literature. Prereq: JPN 416/516 or instructor's consent.
437/537, 438/538 Classical Japanese Literary Language (4,4) Introduction to the basic principles and forms of classical Japanese literary language--style, syntax, and textuality. Selected readings of texts in classical Japanese from Nara through Edo periods. Prereq: JPN 301, 302, 303.
439/539 Advanced Readings in Classical Japanese: [Topic] (4R) Selected advanced texts in classical Japanese from Nara through Edo periods. Special attention to poetics, gender, narrative perspective and structure, and the institutional mechanisms of transmission and reception. Prereq: JPN 437/537 or 438/538 or instructor's consent. R when topic changes.
450/550 Japanese Bibliography (2) Examination of basic reference works in both Western languages and Japanese; training in research methods. Prereq: two years of Japanese or instructor's consent.
471/571 The Japanese Cinema (4) Major filmmakers and works are introduced. Comparative analysis of Japanese cinema as narrative form and artists' efforts to grapple with the Japanese experience of modernity. Readings, films, and discussions in English.
472/572 Japanese Film and Literature (4) Contemporary Japanese culture examined through film and fiction. Focus on writers' and filmmakers' efforts to define an autonomous art. Topics vary. Prereq: JPN 471/571. Readings, films, and discussions in English.
503 Thesis (1-6R)
601 Research: [Topic] (1-10R)
602 Supervised College Teaching (1-16R)
603 Dissertation (1-16R)
605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1-16R) Prereq: instructor's consent. as approved by the faculty.
607 Seminar: [Topic] (1-6R) Studies and projects in Japanese literature, linguistics, or pedagogy. Sources in Japanese, English, or both. R when topic changes.
609 Practicum: [Topic] (1-4R) Prereq: instructor's consent. R for maximum of 18 credits.
642 Japanese Discourse Structure (4) Examination of Japanese discourse structure. Topics include paragraph and thematic structure, cohesion, referential choice, and sentence styles. Prereq: JPN 441/541 or instructor's consent.
645 Japanese Applied Linguistics (4) Introduction to research methods in Japanese applied linguistics: experiments, introspective methods, interaction analysis, ethnography, case studies, research questions, hypotheses, data collection, and research instruments.