The major consists of at least 11 courses. The foundation course EAS 101 should be taken as early as possible and normally no later than the end of the sophomore year. Students must choose to concentrate on either China or Japan. Students majoring in East Asian Studies may be eligible for department certification in Chinese or Japanese language proficiency.
Requirements
Core Courses
| EAS 101 | BEYOND THE ORIENT: LIT/FILM | 4 |
One Transnational/Transcultural Course
One Senior Seminar
China Concentration
Majors concentrating on China must take EAS 101; a minimum of four semesters of Chinese language courses; one Chinese literary or cultural studies course at or above the 200 level; one Chinese or East Asian history course; one transnational/transcultural course; one East Asian Studies senior seminar; one China elective (including language courses); one Japan elective.
China Language
China Literature or Culture
Chinese literature or cultural courses
China/EAS History
Chinese or East Asian history courses
China Electives
Chinese courses, China-related History courses, and China-related courses cross-listed with East Asian Studies
Japan Electives
Japanese Courses, Japan-related courses
Japan Concentration
Majors concentrating on Japan must take EAS 101; a minimum of four semesters of Japanese language courses; one Japanese literary or cultural studies course at or above the 200 level; one Japanese or East Asian history course; one transnational/transcultural course; one East Asian Studies senior seminar; one Japan elective (including language courses); and one China elective.
Japan Language
Japan Literature or Culture
Japan-related courses
Japan/EAS History
Japanese or East Asian history courses
Japan Electives
Japanese courses, Japan-related History courses, and Japan-related courses cross-listed with East Asian Studies
China Electives
Chinese or China-related courses