• 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

  • JAPN 1020

    First-Year Japanese
     Rating

    2.89

     Difficulty

    4.67

     GPA

    3.42

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Japanese. Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in JAPN 1010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Japanese language program director Prof. Mieko Kawai (mk5aj@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • JAPN 1000

    Introductory Japanese
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introductory Japanese welcomes Japan enthusiasts and curious minds who are ready to learn basic Japanese language and develop cultural awareness while gaining fundamental linguistic knowledge and oral communication skills at the Novice level. The course is designed for beginners with no or minimal exposure to Japanese. No prerequisite.

  • KOR 2020

    Intermediate Korean II
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.52

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The second in a two-semester intermediate language sequence. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in KOR 2010, 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.

  • KOR 2060

    Accelerated Intermediate Korean
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.50

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course is designed for students who already have speaking and listening ability in Korean equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 2020, but has basic literacy skills. The objective of this course is to help students further enrich communicative competence and accuracy in Korean in familiar Korean topics related to everyday life situations, basic social situations, as well as their reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: Instructor¿s Permission. Contact the Korean language program director Prof. Yoon Hwa Choi (yc8z@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.

  • KOR 2559

    New Course in Korean
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.77

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    New course in the subject of Korean.

  • JAPN 2601

    Finding Joy in Reading in Japanese
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     GPA

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Using short stories, manga, and other materials selected in consultation with the instructor, students in this course will develop the ability to experience reading for pleasure in Japanese with ease and at a comfortable pace primarily employing grammar and vocabulary they are already familiar with. Prerequisite: JAPN 1020.

  • CHTR 2850

    Chinese Documentary Film
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     GPA

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    A "First Writing Requirement +" seminar exploring Chinese documentary filmmaking. The course introduces students to the history and general typology of documentary films in general and applies these concepts to Chinese-language works from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Extensive attention is paid to the development of students' writing skills, including peer review, draft revision, and familiarizing students with academic writing in the humanities as well as other useful genres.

  • KOR 3015

    Language House Conversation
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Korean conversation for residents of the Shea language house.

  • JAPN 3020

    Third-Year Japanese II
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.31

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Continuation of Third-Year Japanese, emphasizing comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Continued introduction of topics on current Japanese culture and society. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in JAPN 3010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through placement evaluation. Contact the Japanese language program director Prof. Mieko Kawai (mk5aj@virginia.edu) for information about the placement evaluation.