East Asian Area Studies, Minor
East Asian Area Studies focuses on East Asia as a region of the world and human experience, and provides an integrated curriculum drawing on the approaches of the social sciences and the humanities. The program requires relevant courses in areas including history, international relations, political science, sociology, legal studies, and East Asian arts and cultures, while maintaining high standards in language study.
For more information: https://ealc.sas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/minor
With intensive language courses (4 course units) the Minor will require 8 course units.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| Language Requirement | ||
| Select a minimum of 2 course units in one language: | 2 | |
| Advanced Japanese I | ||
| Japanese for the Professions I | ||
| Advanced Japanese II | ||
| Japanese for the Professions II | ||
| Advanced Japanese III | ||
| Advanced Japanese IV | ||
| Readings in Classical Japanese I | ||
| Advanced Japanese for Proficiency I | ||
| Advanced Japanese for Proficiency II | ||
| Readings in Advanced Japanese | ||
| Readings Advanced Japanese II | ||
| Japanese-English Translation | ||
| Intensive Beginning Korean I & II | ||
| Korean for Heritage Speakers I | ||
| Korean for Heritage Speakers II | ||
| Business Communication in Korean | ||
| Advanced Korean | ||
| Advanced Korean II | ||
| Business Korean I | ||
| Business Korean II | ||
| Current Korean Media I | ||
| Current Korean Media II | ||
| Advanced Readings in Modern Korean I | ||
| Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II | ||
| Advanced Business Korean I | ||
| Advanced Business Korean II | ||
| Advanced Academic Korean I | ||
| Advanced Academic Korean II | ||
| Beginning Business Chinese I | ||
| Beginning Business Chinese II | ||
| Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | ||
| Reading and Writing in Chinese II (for Fluent Speakers) | ||
| Reading and Writing Chinese III (for Fluent Speakers) | ||
| Reading and Writing Chinese IV (for Fluent Speakers) | ||
| Advanced Chinese I | ||
| Advanced Chinese I | ||
| Advanced Chinese II | ||
| Chinese Short Stories | ||
| Business Chinese I | ||
| Business Chinese II | ||
| Media Chinese | ||
| Readings in Modern Chinese: Literature I | ||
| Readings Modern Chinese: Literature II | ||
| Readings in Modern Chinese: Documents | ||
| Introduction to Classical Chinese II | ||
| Advanced Business Chinese I | ||
| Advanced Business Chinese II | ||
| Advanced Readings in Chinese Culture | ||
| Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese Literature | ||
| Beginning Chinese I | ||
| Beginning Chinese II | ||
| Intensive Beginning Chinese I & II | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intensive Intermediate Chinese I & II | ||
| HIgh Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| High Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Beginning Japanese I | ||
| Beginning Japanese II | ||
| Intensive Beginning Japanese I & II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intensive Intermediate Japanese I & II | ||
| High Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| High Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Beginning Korean I | ||
| Beginning Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Korean I | ||
| Intermediate Korean II | ||
| High Intermediate Korean I | ||
| High Intermediate Korean II | ||
| Gateway Course | ||
| Select 1 course unit in Introduction to China, Japan or Korea: | 1 | |
| Introduction to Chinese Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Korean Civilization | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 course units of Electives in consultation with the Major Adviser: | 3 | |
Attribute AEAJ - Japanese | ||
Attribute AEAK - Korean | ||
Attribute AEAN - Chinese | ||
Attribute AETR - Transnational or Comparative East Asia | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.