East Asian Languages and Cultures- Bachelor of Arts
For information, contact the Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, 172 Irvin Hall, 513-529-2526, gramelac@MiamiOH.edu.
This program provides intensive studies in the languages and cultures of East Asia, focusing on Japan and China. Students can choose from either the Japan Concentration or the China Concentration.
Related hours which are requirements for the two cases provide a broadly based background for the two curricula. Study abroad is encouraged. Credits earned abroad may count toward the major.
Program Requirements: Japan Concentration
(24 semester hours plus 12 related hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses in Japanese | ||
| JPN 201 & JPN 202 | Second Year Japanese and Second Year Japanese | 6 |
| JPN 301 & JPN 302 | Third Year Japanese and Third Year Japanese | 6 |
| JPN 401 | Fourth Year Japanese | 3 |
| Selected courses 1 | ||
| Select 9 semester hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation | ||
| Drama In China/Japan:Eng Trans | ||
| Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Survey of Japanese Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Linguistics | ||
| Fourth Year Japanese | ||
| Related hours 2 | ||
| Select 12 hours of the following including at least one course from the Japan group: | 12 | |
| Japan: | ||
| Pokemon and J-Pop in Global and Local Contexts | ||
| Modern Japanese History | ||
| China: | ||
| Chinese Painting History | ||
| Traditional Chinese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Three Kingdoms | ||
| Modern Chinese Autobiography | ||
| Drama In China/Japan:Eng Trans | ||
| Chinese Satire | ||
| Chinese Cinema and Culture | ||
| Chinese Culture Live | ||
| Fourth Year Chinese II | ||
| Cross-cultural Examination of the United States and China within an Educational Context | ||
| Chinese Education through Culture, Customs, History, and Development | ||
| Modern Chinese History | ||
East Asia: | ||
| History of Asian Art, China, Korea, and Japan | ||
| Modern & Contemporary East Asian Art | ||
| The Rise of Industrialism in East Asia | ||
| Geography of East Asia | ||
| Geography of the Silk Road (The Heart of Asia) | ||
| Eurasian Nomads and History | ||
| Introduction to Buddhism | ||
| Linguistics: | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
These Selected courses may be used in Related hours if not used as Selected courses.
- 2
The Chinese minor will also satisfy this requirement.
Program Requirements: China Concentration
(24 semester hours plus 12 related hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses in Chinese (select 12 hours) 1 | 12 | |
| Second Year Chinese and Second Year Chinese | ||
| Third Year Chinese and Third Year Chinese | ||
| Business Chinese I and Business Chinese II | ||
| Chinese Verbal Theatre Performance | ||
| Select the following: | ||
| CHI 401 | Fourth Year Chinese I | 3 |
| Selected courses 2 | ||
| Select 9 semester hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Traditional Chinese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Three Kingdoms | ||
| Modern Chinese Autobiography | ||
| Drama In China/Japan:Eng Trans | ||
| Chinese Satire | ||
| Chinese Cinema and Culture | ||
| Chinese Culture Live | ||
| Fourth Year Chinese II | ||
| Independent Reading for Departmental Honors | ||
| Related hours 3 | ||
| Select 12 semester hours of the following including at least one course from the China group: | 12 | |
| China: | ||
| Chinese Painting History | ||
| Cross-cultural Examination of the United States and China within an Educational Context | ||
| Chinese Education through Culture, Customs, History, and Development | ||
| Modern Chinese History | ||
| Japan: | ||
| Modern Japanese History | ||
| Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation | ||
| Drama In China/Japan:Eng Trans | ||
| Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Survey of Japanese Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Linguistics | ||
| Fourth Year Japanese | ||
East Asia: | ||
| History of Asian Art, China, Korea, and Japan | ||
| Modern & Contemporary East Asian Art | ||
| The Rise of Industrialism in East Asia | ||
| Geography of East Asia | ||
| Geography of the Silk Road (The Heart of Asia) | ||
| Eurasian Nomads and History | ||
| Introduction to Buddhism | ||
| Linguistics: | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
These Required courses may be used in Selected or Related hours if not used as Required courses.
- 2
These Selected courses may be used in Related hours if not used as Selected courses.
- 3
The Japanese minor will also satisfy this requirement.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures meet the College of Arts and Science writing in the major requirement by completing the following courses: CHI 302 or CHI 312 and CHI 401 or JPN 302 and JPN 401.