East Asian Languages & Cultures

Students who are interested in careers related to East Asia in fields such as education, government, journalism, economics, and business benefit greatly from courses in East Asian Languages & Cultures.

East Asian Cultural Foundations introduces students to the cultural traditions and belief systems of East Asia (primarily China, Japan, and Korea). Traditions examined include Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and Buddhism.

East Asian Martial Arts challenges the portrayal of East Asian martial arts as an ancient, mystical practice by examining the history of martial arts. Students explore how military techniques once intended for war, policing, and control of banditry came to be practiced as methods of moral and physical self-cultivation.

Introduction to Japanese Language provides a solid base in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through speaking, listening, writing, and reading exercises. Students are introduced to Japanese syllabary (hiragana and katakana) and basic Japanese characters (kanji).

• Introduction to Korean Language
• Introduction to Chinese Language
• Buddhism Through Art
• Japanese Cinema
• Chinese-English Translation
• Women in Asian Religions and Cultures

One language course: EALC-1100(6) Introduction to Japanese Language, OR EALC-1200(6) Introduction to Chinese Language, OR Introduction to Korean Language EALC-1300(6)
EALC-1004(3) East Asian Cultural Foundations
RHET-1101(3) Academic Writing: Humanities or any other section of Academic Writing (if required)
6 credit hours Sciences
12 credit hours Electives, depending on interest

NOTE: This sample first year is representative of the courses you may take. For many of our programs, you may choose another set of courses and still be well on your way to a degree. Also, for most programs you do not have to take 30 credit hours (five full courses) in your first year.