East Asian Studies

2008-2009 Course Catalog

Required for the major in East Asian studies
Twelve courses as follows:

1. a. Six terms of Chinese language: CHJA 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 301 or
   b. Six terms of Japanese language: CHJA 111, 112, 211, 212, 213, and 311
2. EAST 140: Traditional East Asian Civilization
   EAST 150: Modern East Asian Civilization
3. Two courses selected from the following:
   • EAST 175: Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan
   • EAST 216: Buddhism in China and Japan
   • EAST 260: East Asian Classics in Translation
   • EAST 265: Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
   • EAST 310: Introduction to East Asian Linguistics
   • EAST 335: Political Economy of East Asia
   • EAST 350: Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema in Translation
   • EAST 364: Ethnography of East Asia
   • EAST 366: Ethnography of Japan
   • EAST 420: Contemporary China
   • EAST 445: Chinese Government and Politics
   • EAST 510: Seminar in Zen Buddhism
   • EAST 520: Seminar in Chinese Literature
4. One course that situates East Asian culture in a broader international context, such as:
   • GOVT 340: International Politics
   • GOVT 480: International Organizations
   • HIST 295: Nationalism in the Modern World
   Students should consult with the EAST chair to select a course appropriate to their interests.
5. EAST 699: A senior-level independent study (6 units) resulting in the completion of a substantial research paper or project.

In addition to the requirements listed above, majors are encouraged to further strengthen their Chinese or Japanese language skills by studying in China or Japan (see "Off-Campus Programs," page 292 of the Course Catalog) and/or in one of several intensive summer language programs offered in the U.S.
Students with prior background in Chinese or Japanese who place out of the first-year sequence of courses are required to complete additional language study for the major — either at Lawrence, abroad, or in a summer language program — at the discretion of the program director.
 
Required for the minor in East Asian studies

1. Five courses, as follows:
   1. EAST 140: Traditional East Asian Civilization
   2. EAST 150: Modern East Asian Civilization
   3. Three courses from among the following:
      • EAST 175: Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan
      • EAST 216: Buddhism in China and Japan
      • EAST 260: East Asian Classics in Translation
      • EAST 265: Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
      • EAST 310: Introduction to East Asian Linguistics
      • EAST 335: Political Economy of East Asia
      • EAST 350: Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema in Translation
      • EAST 364: Ethnography of East Asia
      • EAST 366: Ethnography of Japan
      • EAST 420: Contemporary China
      • EAST 445: Chinese Government and Politics
2. One additional advanced course on East Asia that builds on coursework already taken
3. An independent study in an area of interest
4. C average in the minor

Senior Experience in East Asian Studies
EAST 699: A senior level one-term independent study (6 units) culminating in the completion of a substantial paper or project derived from previous coursework in the discipline or related fields or field experience in consultation with department faculty.
Students with sufficiently advanced Chinese or Japanese language skills are encouraged to use some target language sources in carrying out their research. Students must share the results of their work in a public forum prior to graduation.

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