Hardest courses in Asian Languages and Cultures: Languages
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Fifth Semester Chinese focuses on reading selections from modern Chinese society to expose students to various topics and styles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Christine Welch: The course involves an ungodly amount of projects that stress students, alongside unit tests every two units and a cumulative final exam.
Fifth Semester Japanese focuses on advancing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while expanding grammar, kanji, and vocabulary within the context of Japanese culture.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Naomi Geyer: Students must work at a fast pace and keep up with Kanji and vocabulary to avoid falling behind.
First Semester Chinese introduces the sounds, basic grammar, and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is vocab-heavy and requires strict attendance, as missing lectures can negatively impact performance. Students report significant homework loads typical for language classes.
CHINESE CONVERSATION teaches oral communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal behavior, in Mandarin Chinese for daily and professional contexts.