Directed Study
1–3 creditsUndergraduate directed study projects arranged with a faculty member, titled DIRECTED STUDY.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
9 courses
Undergraduate directed study projects arranged with a faculty member, titled DIRECTED STUDY.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Introduction to Comics and Graphic Novels explores the theory and history of comics, graphic novels, and related media from around the world.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Adam Kern
Adam Kern's quizzes and discussions were easy to complete without attending class, though attendance was recommended. Students found the course straightforward, noting one opportunity for 1% extra credit.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleOverview of Edo-period Japanese literature (1600-1868), covering genres like comic books, novellas, essays, poetry, and theater to explore cultural development.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.30 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Fall 2021: 2.81 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
An extensive overview of literature from Japan's Edo period (1600-1868), focusing on readings in the original early modern Japanese language.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.14 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleSenior honors thesis course where students write a thesis paper under faculty advisor guidance during the second semester.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed study allows students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study offers students an opportunity to work with a faculty member on an individual study program in Asian studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Students compile reading lists for preliminary exam fields, read essential sources, and demonstrate critical reading in advisory meetings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Thesis Research for doctoral students, involving research in connection with the doctoral thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history