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The goal of this major is that the student gain an introductory knowledge
of the civilizations of East Asia, a firm competence in an East Asian
language, a solid familiarity with East Asian cultures through multiple
disciplines, and a more advanced knowledge of the region including
research and writing in a seminar format. The major and minor, administered
by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, are useful
for the student seeking a broad liberal arts education and preparation
for graduate or professional study involving East Asia.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: ealc@uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates
to 50-54 hours.
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are
set up so students automatically complete the Campus
General Education requirements.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 26-30 |
Students
must have taken the following courses in the respective language
by the end of the third year:1 |
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CHIN 306-Advanced Chinese II |
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JAPN 306-Advanced Japanese II |
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KOR 306-Advanced Korean II |
| 12 |
Disciplinary
and period courses: |
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EALC 120–East Asian Civilizations or EALC 135 Understanding
EA Culture & Soc |
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One course on East Asia dealing substantially with the period
before 1800 |
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One course in East Asian history |
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One course in East Asian literature |
| 12 |
Advanced
courses:2 |
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EALC 398–Colloquium in EALC |
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Three additional non-language courses at the 300- or 400-
level |
Twelve hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the major must be
taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the
LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester
(60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.
Minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures
E-mail: ealc@uiuc.edu
Web address for department: www.ealc.uiuc.edu/flashindex.html
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 5 |
Select one
from the following: |
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CHIN 204–Intermediate Chinese II |
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JAPN 204–Intermediate Japanese II |
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KOR 204–Intermediate Korean II |
| 15 |
Non-language
courses as follows: |
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EALC 120–East Asian Civilizations or EALC 135 Understanding
EA Culture & Soc |
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12 additional hours of East Asia-related courses (at least
6 of these hours must be at the 300 or 400 level) |
| 20 |
Total |
Note: Completion of CHIN, JAPN, or KOR 204 satisfies the LAS foreign
language requirement.
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