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East Asian Studies

4 courses found

EAST 1010 East Asian Canons and Cultures
Fall 2026

An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.

3.9
Rating
2.3
Difficulty
3.74
GPA
EAST 1200 East Asian Calligraphy
Fall 2026

This new course will serve students with or without East Asian background to understand and experience East Asian calligraphy or Shufa. The course will focus on Chinese calligraphy since it forms the basis for other types of East Asian calligraphy. Students will be able to: 1. understand the culture and philosophy behind Shufa; 2. critique artistic features of Shufa styles; 3. create a portfolio of essays and artworks of and about Shufa.

2.7
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.95
GPA
EAST 4991 East Asian Studies Capstone
Fall 2026

Capstone course required for all East Asian Studies majors in their final year. Pre-Requisites: Restricted to Fourth Year, Fifth Year East Asian Studies majors

Rating
Difficulty
3.28
GPA
EAST 4998 Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I
Fall 2026

The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.

Rating
Difficulty
3.90
GPA