East Asian Languages and Civilizations: General East Asian Languages and Civilizations, BA
The undergraduate program in EALC offers language training and courses in the culture, history, literature, and archaeology of East Asia. Students will focus on either Chinese, Japanese or Korean language study within the major but are welcome to take content courses about multiple countries/areas.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 32. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: https://ealc.sas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/major
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Language | ||
| Select 6 CU of Chinese, Japanese or Korean chosen from: | 6 | |
| Language placement will determine which course students should begin with and students whose level is so high that it is impossible to find enough offerings to satisfy this requirement will be allowed to work with the major advisors to chose 6 CU of alternative content courses. | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select 1 CU 'Gateway' from the following: | 1 | |
| Introduction to East Asia: China | ||
| Introduction to East Asia: Japan | ||
| Introduction to East Asia: Korea | ||
| Select 2 CU Seminars with Attribute AEAM - EALC Major Seminar | 2 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 CU from the following: | 3 | |
| Any EALC course and/or 1 additional CHIN, JPAN, KORN course to continue beyond those language CUs used above. | ||
| At least 1 CU must be from an area not already focused on (if a student takes Chinese, then the breadth must be either Japanese or Korean and could be an overlap with Seminars) | ||
| Total Course Units | 32 | |
Honors
Required 3.5 GPA in major courses and the following:
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2 CU additional in EALC | 2 | |
| EALC 4950 | Honors Thesis | 1 |
| Total Course Units | 3 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.