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7 courses

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Sixth Semester Chinese uses modern Chinese society materials for varied reading topics/styles. Classes are conducted in Chinese.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Fourth Semester Japanese focuses on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, along with Japanese culture.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Junko Mori

Students reported that while nothing was strictly required beyond effort, falling very far behind made the class a poor experience.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Second Semester Japanese focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to communicate in basic everyday situations, continuing from ASIALANG 103.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

SECOND SEMESTER CHINESE introduces basic grammar and 400 characters of standard spoken Chinese. Students recognize and write 250 new vocabulary items.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Second Semester Korean covers essentials of modern spoken and written Korean, focusing on basic communication skills and cultural comparisons.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Jaerin Ahn

Success required attending lectures, discussions, and completing assigned homework. Students noted that lecture notes were important, but keeping up with these consistent requirements was manageable for those who attended regularly.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Business Chinese introduces learners to Chinese culture, commerce, and etiquette, focusing on vocabulary and strategies for business transactions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Fourth Semester Chinese introduces intermediate-level communication skills in varying Chinese settings, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatic usage.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · ShuYang Ye

A past student found the course manageable, noting that the instructor was very understanding of environmental factors and accommodated every need.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026