Introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary of literary Chinese prose and poetry
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Introduction to Classical Chinese grammar, vocabulary, and translation for native modern Chinese speakers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleAdvanced topics in Asian translation covering naming conventions, genre, advanced grammar, audience, and transcription.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleASIAN 300
Topics in Asian Studies
3 creditsASIAN 300 covers selected topics in the study of Asian Languages and Cultures.
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Historical reviews for Hieyoon Kim report minimal weekly homework, typically one movie and one reading, with only three writing assignments and no exams.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026A critical introduction to Chinese literature from early texts through the late imperial period.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleASIAN 360
Topics in Asian Literature
3 creditsASIAN 360 explores specific themes, works, or genres in Asian literature and culture through the study of translations.
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Historical reviews of Anatoly Detwyler: Students should prepare to read for every discussion to stay engaged in the literature course.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025ASIAN 681
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsASIAN 681 is a Senior Honors Thesis course where students conduct independent research under faculty guidance.
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ASIAN 699
Directed Study
2–3 creditsASIAN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleASIAN 799
Reading for Research
1–3 creditsASIAN 799: READING FOR RESEARCH involves compiling reading lists and reading essential sources for preliminary exam fields under advisor guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleASIAN 990
Thesis Research
3 creditsASIAN 990 is a thesis research course for doctoral students.
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ASIA ENCHANTED: GHOSTS, GODS, AND MONSTERS explores Asian conceptions of the monstrous, ghostly, and divine through religious studies, literature, anthropology, and history.
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Students must complete substantial required readings before every lecture, often with tight deadlines, creating significant time pressure.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026INTLST 210 is an International Learning Community language seminar that promotes understanding of international and cross-cultural issues, teaches related target language vocabulary, and encourages collaborative learning among ILC members.
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A critical survey of premodern Chinese literature from earliest times to the 18th century.
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One historical review characterizes the workload as minimal, suggesting the class is an easy A if students simply attend lectures.
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Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample