2025-26 Edition

Department of East Asian Studies

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Kyung Hyun Kim, Department Chair
443 Humanities Instructional Building
www.humanities.uci.edu/eastasian

Contemporary East Asian societies are vibrant and complex, and they are heirs to rich cultural traditions that continue to inform the present. The four majors offered by the Department of East Asian Studies provide students the opportunity to explore these societies and cultures in all their diversity, and to pursue their study of East Asia across national and regional boundaries. The Department houses both undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D.) programs.

Scholarship Opportunities: The following scholarships are awarded annually to sophomores or juniors who are majoring in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and East Asia Studies: Ching-Suei Su Scholarship, Humanities Associates Endowment, Jao Award in Asian Studies.

Faculty

Jessica Chen, M.A. California State University, Long Beach, Lecturer of Chinese
Chungmoo Choi, Ph.D. Indiana University, Professor of Korean Culture; Religious Studies (modern Korean culture and society, literature and film, gender, Christianity and ethics, critical theories, trauma, popular culture, anthropology)
Ryuko Flores, M.A. University of California, Los Angeles, Lecturer of Japanese
Edward B. Fowler, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of Japanese (modern Japanese literature, cultural studies, film)
James A. Fujii, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Associate Professor Emeritus of Japanese (modern Japanese literature, human-animal relations, cultural studies)
Michael A. Fuller, Ph.D. Yale University, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Studies; Chinese; Religious Studies (Chinese poetry and poetics, the cultural and intellectual contexts for poetry, aesthetic theory, linguistic issues in classical Chinese)
Ruohmei Hsieh, M.A. State University of New York at Stony Brook, Academic Coordinator and Lecturer of Chinese
Hu Ying, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Chinese; Comparative Literature (narrative literature, translation theory, feminist theory)
Martin W. Huang, Ph.D. Washington University, St. Louis, Professor of Chinese (late imperial Chinese literature, culture, gender)
Hyunyoung Hyun, M.A. Yonsei University, Academic Coordinator and Lecturer of Korean
Seungyeon Gabrielle Jung, Ph.D. Brown University, Assistant Professor of Art History; East Asian Studies; Visual Studies (Korean art and design, global design history, critical and media theory)
Kyung Hyun Kim, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Professor of Korean Culture; Asian American Studies; Film and Media Studies (East Asian cinema, modern Korea, critical theory)
Susan B. Klein, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor Emeritus of Japanese; Religious Studies (premodern and modern Japanese theater and dance, Japanese religions, feminist critical theory)
Hyunjung Lee, M.A. University of Oregon, Lecturer of Korean
Yourim Lee, M.A. California State University, Long Beach, Lecturer of Korean
Margherita Long, Ph.D. Princeton University, Associate Professor of Japanese; Comparative Literature (modern Japanese literature and film, environmental humanities, feminism, eco-documentary)
Ayako Nagai, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Lecturer of Japanese
Ying Y. Petersen, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Lecturer of Chinese
Jon Pitt, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Japanese (Japanese literature, cinema, and sound media, environmental philosophy, ecocriticism, affect theory, new materialism, speculative realism/object oriented ontology)
Xiao Rao, Ph.D. Stanford University, Assistant Professor of Chinese (premodern Chinese literature, religion and literature, anecdotes, emotion studies)
Hidemi Riggs, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Lecturer of Japanese
Bert Scruggs, Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania, Associate Professor of Chinese (Taiwanese literature, postcolonial discourse)
Marco Silva Fonseca, Ph.D. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Assistant Professor of Teaching of Japanese; East Asian Studies (second language acquisition, phonetics/phonology, Japanese language pedagogy)
Eiko Sithiamnuai, M.A. University of Sydney, Lecturer of Japanese
Serk Bae Suh, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Korean (modern Korean literature)

Affiliate Faculty

M. Ackbar Abbas, M.Phil. University of Hong Kong, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature; East Asian Studies (Hong Kong culture and postcolonialism, visual culture, architecture and cinema, cultural theory, globalization)
Christopher Fan, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Associate Professor of English; Asian American Studies; East Asian Studies (transnational Asia American, 20th, and 21st century literature, speculative fiction, political economy)
David Fedman, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of History; East Asian Studies (Japan and Korea, environmental history, historical geography, global history, modern war)
Qitao Guo, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of History; East Asian Studies; Religious Studies (social, cultural, and religious history of pre-modern China (the Ming and Qing dynasties))
Keiji Kunigami, Ph.D. Cornell University, Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies; Asian American Studies; Comparative Literature; East Asian Studies (Brazilian cinema, Japanese cinema, Critical Race Theory, film and media theory, critical theory, silent cinema, decoloniality, cinematic embodiment, Asian-Latin American studies)
Jerry Won Lee, Ph.D. University of Arizona, Professor of English; Anthropology; Asian American Studies; Comparative Literature; Culture and Theory; East Asian Studies
Tara Rodman, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Associate Professor of Drama; Asian American Studies; East Asian Studies (modernist performance, Japanese theatre and dance, transnationalism, racial formation, global Asias)
Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, UCI Chancellor's Professor of History; East Asian Studies; Political Science; School of Law (modern China, protest, world history)
Bert Winther-Tamaki, Ph.D. New York University, Professor of Art History; Asian American Studies; East Asian Studies; Visual Studies (modern Japanese art and visual culture, Asian American art, art and ecology)

Chinese Courses

CHINESE 1A.  Fundamental Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: Placement into CHINESE 1A is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE 1MA, CHINESE 1DA.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1A and CHINESE 1DA and CHINESE 1MA and CHINESE S1AB may not be taken for full credit.  
CHINESE 1B.  Fundamental Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE S1BC, CHINESE 1MB, CHINESE 1DB.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1B and CHINESE 1DB and CHINESE 1MB and CHINESE S1AB and CHINESE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
CHINESE 1C.  Fundamental Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with no previous experience in any dialect of Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1B with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 1DC, CHINESE 1MC, CHINESE S1BC.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1C and CHINESE 1DC and CHINESE 1MC and CHINESE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VI)  
CHINESE 1MA.  Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: Placement into CHINESE 1MA.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 1DA, CHINESE 1A, CHINESE S1AB.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1MA and CHINESE 1DA and CHINESE 1A and CHINESE S1AB may not be taken for full credit.  
CHINESE 1MB.  Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1MA with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1MB is also accepted.   
Overlaps with CHINESE 1B, CHINESE 1DB, CHINESE S1AB, CHINESE S1BC.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1MB and CHINESE 1DB and CHINESE 1B and CHINESE S1AB and CHINESE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
CHINESE 1MC.  Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Background Track.  5 Units.  
Natural approach emphasizing four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Specifically designed for students with previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Conducted in Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system of Romanization, traditional and simplified Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1MB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1MC is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 1C, CHINESE 1DC, CHINESE S1BC.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 1MC and CHINESE 1DC and CHINESE 1C and CHINESE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VI)  
CHINESE S1AB.  Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese.  7.5 Units.  
First half of first-year Mandarin Chinese in an intensive setting using natural approach with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: Placement into CHINESE 1A or CHINESE 1B.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 1A, CHINESE 1B.  
CHINESE S1BC.  Fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese.  7.5 Units.  
Second half of first-year Mandarin Chinese in an intensive setting using natural approach with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: CHINESE S1AB with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 1B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 1C or CHINESE 1DC or CHINESE 1MC is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 1C, CHINESE 1B.  
(VI)  
CHINESE 2A.  Intermediate Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 1C with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE S1BC with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 1MC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2A is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 2DA, CHINESE 2MA.  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 2B.  Intermediate Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 2DB, CHINESE 2MB.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 2B and CHINESE 2DB and CHINESE 2MB may not be taken for full credit.  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 2C.  Intermediate Mandarin Chinese.  5 Units.  
Both authentic and pedagogically-prepared materials are used to further develop students' ability to communicate in culturally, socially, and linguistically appropriate manners. Taught in Chinese using Pinyin romanization system and both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 2C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with CHINESE 2DC, CHINESE 2MC.  
Restrictions: CHINESE 2C and CHINESE 2DC and CHINESE 2MC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 10.  Peer Tutoring Program .  0 Units.  1 Workload Units.  
Tutoring Program in which advanced Chinese students provide assistance to students at a lower level. One hour of tutoring per week.
Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times  
CHINESE 100A.  Classical Chinese.  4 Units.  
Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C.   
CHINESE 100B.  Classical Chinese.  4 Units.  
Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C.   
CHINESE 100C.  Classical Chinese.  4 Units.  
Introduction to classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading basic texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103C or JAPANSE 103C or KOREAN 103C.   
CHINESE 103A.  Advanced Mandarin Chinese.  4 Units.  
A continuation of CHINESE 2A-CHINESE 2B-CHINESE 2C. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 2C with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 2DC with a minimum grade of C or CHINESE 2MC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 103A is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 103B.  Advanced Mandarin Chinese.  4 Units.  
A continuation of CHINESE 103A. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103A with a minimum grade of C.   
(VIII)  
CHINESE 103C.  Advanced Mandarin Chinese.  4 Units.  
A continuation of CHINESE 103B. Emphasizes conceptualization, self-expression, and academic skills in Chinese. Authentic texts from modern Chinese prose and newspapers are used. Taught in Mandarin Chinese using both traditional and simplified forms of Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 103C is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 104A.  Fourth-Year Mandarin Chinese.  4 Units.  
Continued emphasis on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation through intensive study and analysis of specific literary texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103C with a minimum grade of C.   
CHINESE 105.  Topics in Professional Chinese.  4 Units.  
Designed for students with advanced fluency in Chinese. Develops students’ language learning to professional levels with cultural and contextual knowledge and with formal communication and presentation skills.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 103C with a minimum grade of C. Placement into CHINESE 104A or higher is also accepted.  
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
(VIII)  
CHINESE 115.  Topics in Chinese Literature: Advanced Texts.  4 Units.  
Designed for students with near-fluency in reading Chinese. Readings may include both literary and philosophical work by important writers, but the emphasis is on literary texts and writings that interpret those texts.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 199.  Independent Study.  1-4 Units.  
Investigation of special topics through directed reading in Chinese. Paper required.
Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units  
CHINESE 202.  Readings in Traditional Chinese Poetry.  4 Units.  
Close readings of selected premodern poetic texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 203.  Readings in Modern Chinese Literature.  4 Units.  
Close readings of selected modern literary texts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 101C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 204.  Readings in Chinese Literary and Cultural Theory.  4 Units.  
Close readings of selected texts in premodern criticism and theory.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 211A.  Studies in Traditional Chinese Narrative and Prose.  4 Units.  
Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese narrative and prose, with topics varying from year to year.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 211B.  Studies in Traditional Chinese Narrative and Prose.  4 Units.  
Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese narrative and prose, with topics varying from year to year.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 211A with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 212A.  Studies in Traditional Chinese Poetry.  4 Units.  
Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese poetry, with topics varying from year to year.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 212B.  Studies in Traditional Chinese Poetry.  4 Units.  
Two-quarter seminar in traditional Chinese poetry, with topics varying from year to year.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 212A with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 213A.   Studies in Modern Chinese Literature.  4 Units.  
Two-quarter seminar in modern Chinese literature, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 214.  Studies in Chinese Literature and Cultural Theory.  4 Units.  
Seminar in Chinese literature and cultural theory, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B- or CHINESE 101C with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 230.  Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture.  4 Units.  
Seminar in Chinese literature and culture, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100C with a minimum grade of B- or CHINESE 101A with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
CHINESE 290.  Independent Study.  4 Units.  
Directed research on topic determined in consultation with faculty member. A term paper or project is required.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
CHINESE 299.  Dissertation Research.  4-12 Units.  
Dissertation research with Chinese faculty.
Prerequisite: Advancement to Ph.D. candidacy.  
Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only  
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  

East Asian Studies Courses

EAS 15C.  Introductory Topics in Chinese Literature.  4 Units.  
Introduces students to major themes in Chinese literature and culture through the close reading, discussion, and analysis of selected texts in English translation.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
Restrictions: Korean Literature and Culture majors, Chinese Studies majors, Japanese Language and Literature majors, and East Asian Cultures majors only.   
EAS 15J.  Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature.  4 Units.  
Introduces students to major themes in Japanese literature and culture through the close reading, discussion, and analysis of selected texts in English translation.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
Restrictions: Korean Literature and Culture majors, Chinese Studies majors, Japanese Language and Literature majors, and East Asian Cultures majors only.   
EAS 15K.  Introductory Topics in Korean Literature.  4 Units.  
Introduces students to major themes in Korean literature and culture through the close reading, discussion, and analysis of selected texts in English translation.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
Restrictions: Korean Literature and Culture majors, Chinese Studies majors, Japanese Language and Literature majors, and East Asian Cultures majors only.   
EAS 20.  Topics in Asian Religions .  4 Units.  
An introduction to Asian religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shamanism) including both elite doctrinal aspects and forms of more popular religiosity.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
(IV and VIII.)  
EAS 40.  Topics in East Asian Popular Culture.  4 Units.  
Selected topics in the popular cultural traditions of East Asia designed to introduce students both to problems in situating culture in a specific time and place and to contemporary theories of popular culture and their application to East Asian contexts.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
(IV and VIII.)  
EAS 55.   Introduction to East Asian Cultures .  4 Units.  
Interdisciplinary courses organized each year around a broad theme designed to introduce students to the cultures of East Asia. Topical organization of courses addresses issues that have been of importance historically and are reshaping East Asia today.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
(IV and VIII.)  
EAS H84.  Traveling East/West.  4 Units.  
Traveling East/West presents a wide range of travel writings by Chinese, Indian, and Euro-American authors in which they contemplate the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and how knowledge about others and knowledge of ourselves are closely intertwined.
Same as HUMAN H84  
Restrictions: Campuswide Honors Collegium only.   
(IV)  
EAS 110.  Topics in Chinese Literature and Society.  4 Units.  
Studies in Chinese texts in their social and cultural context(s). Conducted in English.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 116.  Topics in East Asian Religions.  4 Units.  
Selected topics in the religions of East Asia, e.g., Buddhism, Daoism, Shintô, Christianity, popular religions.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 117.  Topics in East Asian Philosophy.  4 Units.  
Selected topics in the philosophies of East Asia, e.g., Yoga, Buddhism, Vedanta, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 120.  Topics in Japanese Literature and Society.  4 Units.  
Studies in Japanese texts in their social and cultural context(s). Conducted in English.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 123.  Structure of Japanese.  4 Units.  
An overview of the linguistic features of modern Japanese. Provides students with a systematic introduction to the nature and characteristics of the language.
Same as LSCI 165B  
EAS 126.  Topics in East Asian Linguistics.  4 Units.  
In-depth examination of selected topics in the linguistics of East Asian languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 130.  Topics in Korean Society and Culture.  4 Units.  
Studies of the social and cultural forces that affect the lives of the Koreans, including those in the United States. Considers traditional values and contemporary issues within a historical framework.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 140.  Topics in Korean Literature and Society.  4 Units.  
Studies in Korean texts in their social and cultural context(s). Conducted in English.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 150.  Topics in East Asian Literature in Translation.  4 Units.  
East Asian literary works in translation. Taught in English.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 155.  Topics in Cultural Studies in East Asia.  4 Units.  
Interdisciplinary and theoretical introduction to issues in cultural studies that are pertinent to the study of East Asia. All readings in English.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 160.  Topics in East Asian Cinema.  4 Units.  
Study of East Asian cinema from historical, theoretical, and comparative perspectives. Taught in English.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 170.  Topics in Gender in East Asia .  4 Units.  
Explores the construction of gender in East Asian cultures and literatures. Pays close attention to the specificity of historical, cultural, and literary contexts of East Asia as it investigates various theoretical and critical perspectives on gender and sexuality.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 190.  Junior-Senior Colloquium.  4 Units.  
Specialized courses dealing with primary sources; required reports and papers. Each colloquium reflects the instructor's intellectual interest and is conducted as a discussion group. Limited to 15 students.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
Restrictions: Korean Literature and Culture majors, Chinese Studies majors, Japanese Language and Literature majors, and East Asian Cultures majors only.   
EAS 192W.  Junior-Senior Seminar.  4 Units.  
Analysis of a literary or cultural topic or problem through research and writing of two short and one long research paper for a minimum of 4,000 total words. Seminar follows EAS 190; related to the colloquium's subject.
Prerequisite: EAS 190. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.  
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
(Ib)  
EAS 199.  Independent Study.  1-4 Units.  
Investigation of special topics through directed reading in translation. Paper required.
Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units  
EAS 216.  Topics in East Asian Religions .  4 Units.  
Selected topics in the religions of East Asia, e.g., Buddhism, Daoism, Shintô, Islam, shamanism.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary  
EAS 220.  Topics in East Asian Cultural Studies.  4 Units.  
Seminar, with topics varying from year to year. Research paper required.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 260.  Topics in East Asian Cinema.  4 Units.  
An examination of the possibilities of East Asian cinematic narrative. Possible topics: cinematic history; cinema in popular culture; comparisons with literary texts; major auteurs. Emphasis on technical as well as on thematic aspects. Includes readings in film theory.
Prerequisite: EAS 160.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
EAS 290.  Independent Study.  2-4 Units.  
Directed research on topic determined in consultation with faculty member. A term paper or project is required.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
EAS 299.  Dissertation Research.  4-12 Units.  
Dissertation research for students who are advanced to doctoral candidacy.
Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only  
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy only.   
EAS 399.  University Teaching.  4 Units.  
Limited to Teaching Assistants.
Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only  
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  

Japanese Courses

JAPANSE 1A.  Fundamental Japanese.  5 Units.  
Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the hiragana and katakana orthography.
Prerequisite: Placement into JAPANSE 1A is accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S1AB.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 1A and JAPANSE S1AB may not be taken for full credit.  
JAPANSE 1B.  Fundamental Japanese.  5 Units.  
Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the hiragana and katakana orthography.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 1A with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 1B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S1AB, JAPANSE S1BC.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 1B and JAPANSE S1AB and JAPANSE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
JAPANSE 1C.  Fundamental Japanese.  5 Units.  
Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the hiragana and katakana orthography.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 1B with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 1C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S1BC.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 1C and JAPANSE S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VI)  
JAPANSE S1AB.  Fundamentals of Japanese.  7.5 Units.  
First half of first-year Japanese in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: Placement into JAPANSE 1A or JAPANSE 1B.   
Overlaps with JAPANSE 1A, JAPANSE 1B.  
Restrictions: Students with credit for JAPANSE 1B may not receive full credit for JAPANSE S1AB.  
JAPANSE S1BC.  Fundamentals of Japanese.  7.5 Units.  
Second half of first-year Japanese in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE S1AB with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE 1B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 1C is also accepted.   
Overlaps with JAPANSE 1C, JAPANSE 1B.  
Restrictions: Students with credit for JAPANSE 1B may not receive full credit for JAPANSE S1BC.  
(VI)  
JAPANSE 2A.  Intermediate Japanese.  5 Units.  
Japanese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities developed for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture, including social issues in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the 180 characters learned in 1A-B-C.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 1C with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 2A is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S2AB.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 2A and JAPANSE S2AB may not be taken for full credit.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 2B.  Intermediate Japanese.  5 Units.  
Japanese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities developed for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture, including social issues in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the 180 characters learned in 1A-B-C.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 2B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S2AB.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 2B and JAPANSE S2AB and JAPANSE S2BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 2C.  Intermediate Japanese.  5 Units.  
Japanese listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities developed for meaningful communication. Content deals with daily life, society, and culture, including social issues in Japan. Approximately 180 kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced in addition to the 180 characters learned in 1A-B-C.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 2B with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S2AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 2C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE S2BC.  
Restrictions: JAPANSE 2C and JAPANSE S2BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE S2AB.  Intermediate Japanese.  7.5 Units.  
First half of second-year Japanese in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 1C with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 2A is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE 2A, JAPANSE 2B.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE S2BC.  Intermediate Japanese.  7.5 Units.  
Second half of second-year Japanese in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE S2AB with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 2C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with JAPANSE 2C, JAPANSE 2B.  
Restrictions: Students with credit for JAPANSE 2B may not receive full credit for JAPANSE S2BC.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 10.  Learning Assistant Program.  0 Units.  1 Workload Units.  
Learning Assistant Program in which students at an advanced level of Japanese (JAPANSE 103A or above) provide assistance to students at fundamentals (JAPANSE 1A-B-C).
Prerequisite: Placement into JAPANSE 103A.  
Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times  
JAPANSE 100A.  Classical Japanese.  4 Units.  
Introduction to classical Japanese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading and analysis of basic texts.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 103C with a minimum grade of C.   
JAPANSE 100B.  Classical Japanese.  4 Units.  
Introduction to classical Japanese grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on reading and analysis of basic texts.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 100A with a minimum grade of C.   
JAPANSE 103A.  Advanced Japanese.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Japanese as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Authentic Japanese texts are used. Approximately 360 kanji (Chinese characters) and the 270 characters learned in the first and second years are introduced.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 2C with a minimum grade of C or JAPANSE S2BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 103A is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 103B.  Advanced Japanese.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Japanese as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Authentic Japanese texts are used. Approximately 360 kanji (Chinese characters) and the 270 characters learned in the first and second years are introduced.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 103A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 103B is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 103C.  Advanced Japanese.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Japanese as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Authentic Japanese texts are used. Approximately 360 kanji (Chinese characters) and the 270 characters learned in the first and second years are introduced.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 103B (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C. Placement into JAPANSE 103C is also accepted.  
Restrictions: Japanese Language and Literature majors have the first consideration for enrollment.   
(VIII)  
JAPANSE 104A.  Fourth Year Japanese.  4 Units.  
Continued emphasis on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation through intensive study and analysis of a variety of texts.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 103C.   
JAPANSE 104B.  Fourth Year Japanese.  4 Units.  
Continued emphasis on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation through intensive study and analysis of a variety of texts.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 103C.   
JAPANSE 199.  Independent Study.  1-4 Units.  
Investigation of special topics through directed reading in Japanese. Paper required.
Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units  
JAPANSE 203.  Readings in Modern Japanese Literature.  4 Units.  
Texts include both fiction and nonfiction by important writers, and may be supplemented where needed by literary criticism and cultural-studies texts in English.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 101C.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 211A.  Studies in Traditional Japanese Prose.  4 Units.  
Studies in selected areas of traditional Japanese prose. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 100B.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 211B.  Studies in Traditional Japanese Prose.  4 Units.  
Studies in selected areas of traditional Japanese prose. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 100B and JAPANSE 211A with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 212A.  Studies in Traditional Japanese Poetry or Drama.  4 Units.  
Studies in selected areas of traditional Japanese poetry or drama. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 100B.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 213A.  Studies in Modern Japanese Literature.  4 Units.  
A two-quarter, in-depth look at a major author and/or issue in modern Japanese literature. Seminar format. The first quarter is devoted to reading of the requisite texts; the second quarter, to the writing of a research paper.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 203 with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 213B.  Studies in Modern Japanese Literature.  4 Units.  
A two-quarter, in-depth look at a major author and/or issue in modern Japanese literature. Seminar format. The first quarter is devoted to reading of the requisite texts; the second quarter, to the writing of a research paper.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 203 with a minimum grade of B- and JAPANSE 213A with a minimum grade of B-.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
JAPANSE 214.  Studies in Japanese Literary and Cultural Theory.  4 Units.  
Studies in selected areas of Japanese literary and cultural theory. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 215.  Studies in Japanese Religion.  4 Units.  
Studies in selected areas of Japanese religion. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: JAPANSE 101C.   
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary  
JAPANSE 290.  Independent Study.  4 Units.  
Directed research on topic determined in consultation with faculty member. A term paper or project is required.
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
JAPANSE 299.  Dissertation Research.  4-12 Units.  
For Students who have been admitted to doctoral candidacy.
Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only  
Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times  
Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy only.   

Korean Courses

KOREAN 1A.  Fundamental Korean.  5 Units.  
Natural approach with emphasis on the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for students with no previous background in Korean. Conducted in both English and Korean.
Prerequisite: Placement into KOREAN 1A.   
Overlaps with KOREAN 1KA, KOREAN S1AB.  
Restrictions: KOREAN 1A and KOREAN 1KA and KOREAN S1AB may not be taken for full credit.  
KOREAN 1B.  Fundamental Korean.  5 Units.  
Natural approach with emphasis on the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for students with no previous background in Korean. Conducted in both English and Korean.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 1B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with KOREAN S1BC, KOREAN 1KB, KOREAN S1AB.  
Restrictions: KOREAN 1B and KOREAN 1KB and KOREAN S1AB and KOREAN S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
KOREAN 1C.  Fundamental Korean.  5 Units.  
Natural approach with emphasis on the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for students with no previous background in Korean. Conducted in both English and Korean.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 1B with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 1C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with KOREAN 1KC, KOREAN S1BC.  
Restrictions: KOREAN 1C and KOREAN 1KC and KOREAN S1BC may not be taken for full credit.  
(VI)  
KOREAN S1AB.  Fundamentals of Korean.  7.5 Units.  
First half of first-year Korean in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: Placement into KOREAN 1A or KOREAN 1B.   
Overlaps with KOREAN 1A, KOREAN 1B.  
Restrictions: Students with credit for KOREAN 1B may not receive full credit for KOREAN S1AB.  
KOREAN S1BC.  Fundamentals of Korean.  7.5 Units.  
Second half of first-year Korean in an intensified form.
Prerequisite: KOREAN S1AB with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 1B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 1C is also accepted.   
Overlaps with KOREAN 1C, KOREAN 1B.  
Restrictions: Students with credit for KOREAN 1B may not receive full credit for KOREAN S1BC.  
(VI)  
KOREAN 2A.  Intermediate Korean.  5 Units.  
Designed to develop writing and reading skills as well as communicative skills in authentic situations for students without previous initial background in Korean. Students also introduced to aspects of Korean culture as related to lesson topics and basic Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 1C with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 2A is also accepted.  
Overlaps with KOREAN 2KA.  
(VIII)  
KOREAN 2B.  Intermediate Korean.  5 Units.  
Designed to develop writing and reading skills as well as communicative skills in authentic situations for students without previous initial background in Korean. Students also introduced to aspects of Korean culture as related to lesson topics and basic Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 2B is also accepted.  
Overlaps with KOREAN 2KB.  
(VIII)  
KOREAN 2C.  Intermediate Korean.  5 Units.  
Designed to develop writing and reading skills as well as communicative skills in authentic situations for students without previous initial background in Korean. Students also introduced to aspects of Korean culture as related to lesson topics and basic Chinese characters.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 2C is also accepted.  
Overlaps with KOREAN 2KC.  
(VIII)  
KOREAN 10.  Learning Assistant Program.  0 Units.  1 Workload Units.  
Learning Assistant Program in which students at an advanced level of Korean (KOREAN 103A or above) provide assistance to students at fundamentals (KOREAN 1A-B-C).
Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times  
KOREAN 103A.  Advanced Korean.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Korean as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Focuses on developing advanced reading, writing, and translating skills.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 2C with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 2KC with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN S2BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 103A is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
KOREAN 103B.  Advanced Korean.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Korean as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Focuses on developing advanced reading, writing, and translating skills.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 103A with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 2C with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 2KC with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN S2BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 103B is also accepted.   
(VIII)  
KOREAN 103C.  Advanced Korean.  4 Units.  
Students are taught to conceptualize in Korean as they learn to understand, read, write, and speak. Focuses on developing advanced reading, writing, and translating skills.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 2C with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 2KC with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN S2BC with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 103A with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 103B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into KOREAN 103C is also accepted.  
(VIII)  
KOREAN 104A.  Fourth-Year Korean.  4 Units.  
Continued emphasis on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation through intensive study and analysis of a variety of modern texts.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 103A with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 103B with a minimum grade of C or KOREAN 103C with a minimum grade of C.   
KOREAN 199.  Independent Study.  1-4 Units.  
Investigation of special topics through directed reading in Korean. Paper required.
Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units