• KOR 3020

    Advanced Korean II
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.60

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The second part in a two-semester sequence. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in KOR 3010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Korean language program director Prof. Yoon Hwa Choi (yc8z@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • JPTR 3020

    Survey of Modern Japanese Literature
     Rating

    3.73

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This is an introductory course to Japanese literary traditions from the late 19th century to the present. By reading a broad range of writings including political accounts, fictional narratives and poetic prose, the course examines how a variety of writing practices contributed to the production of modern Japanese literature. No knowledge of Japanese is required.

  • CHIN 4030

    Business Chinese
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.69

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficiency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macro and micro business environment and culture in contemporary China. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in CHIN 4020, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Chinese language program director Prof. Ran Zhao (rz4e@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • CHIN 3020

    Pre-Advanced Chinese II
     Rating

    4.83

     Difficulty

    3.25

     GPA

    3.72

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course is a continuation of CHIN 3010. Readings and discussion are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in CHIN 3010, OR have equivalent background approved by the instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Chinese language program director Prof. Ran Zhao (rz4e@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • EAST 1010

    East Asian Canons and Cultures
     Rating

    3.90

     Difficulty

    2.29

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Spring 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.

  • CHIN 2020

    Intermediate Chinese
     Rating

    4.29

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    CHIN 2020 is the continuation of CHIN 2010. The course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese.  Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in CHIN 2010, OR have equivalent background approved by the instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Chinese language program director Prof. Ran Zhao (rz4e@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • CHIN 4830

    Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose
     Rating

    1.50

     Difficulty

    4.50

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese prose. Requisite: Consent of Instructor

  • KOR 2559

    New Course in Korean
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    New course in the subject of Korean.

  • CHIN 1010

    Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.40

     Difficulty

    3.54

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Chinese. No prerequisites. This course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: none.

  • CHIN 1020

    Elementary Chinese
     Rating

    4.65

     Difficulty

    3.36

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese.  Prerequisites: Must have earned a grade of C or above in CHIN 1010 OR have equivalent background approved by the instructor through placement evaluation. Contact Chinese language program director Prof. Ran Zhao (rz4e@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.