East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language, 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 two of our three language offerings to study Chinese, Japanese or Korean within the major and are welcome to take content courses about multiple countries/areas.
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 | 18 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Language | ||
| Select 6 CU of Chinese, Japanese or Korean chosen from: | 6 | |
| Select 6 CU in a language not already used including: CHIN 0100 or above, JPAN 0100 or above, or KORN 0100 or above | 6 | |
| Content Courses | ||
| Select 2 CU 'Gateway' from the following (that correspond with languages taken above): | 2 | |
| Introduction to East Asia: China | ||
| Introduction to East Asia: Japan | ||
| Introduction to East Asia: Korea | ||
| Select 2 CU 'Seminars' from: | 2 | |
| Select 2 CU 'Electives': | 2 | |
| 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 | 36 | |
Honors
Required 3.5 GPA in major courses and the following:
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2 CU additional in EALC - except EALC 0020, EALC 0040, EALC 0060 | 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.