USC Schedule of Classes

Basic Mandarin conversational skills for effective communication in familiar, everyday Chinese contexts and better understanding of intercultural communication through content-based language acquisition. Graded CR/NC. Not available for credit to East Asian Area Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, and East Asian Studies majors and minors.

This course introduces students to the origin of the basic components of Chinese scripts and the basic principles and styles of calligraphy.

The first half of EALC 104. The sound system of modern Chinese; aural comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns and writing system.

The second half of EALC 104. The sound system of modern Chinese; aural comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns and writing system.

The sound system of modern Chinese; aural comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns, and writing system.

Dialogue practice and conversation; reading of simple stories and essays; comparison of Chinese and English grammar; writing of paragraphs.

The basics of reading and writing modern Chinese; intensive reading and writing of paragraphs, essays and stories; extensive reading of beginner-level authentic materials.

Introduction to the major humanities traditions of China, Japan, and Korea through an examination of representative works drawnfrom literature, aesthetics, philosophy, religion, and historicalwriting.

Basic Korean conversation practice, aural comprehension, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing with Hangul (Korean alphabet).

Continuation of EALC 115, basic conversation practice, aural comprehension, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing.

A basic foundation of Korean, focusing on conversation skills. Students communicate on a variety of familiar topics and handle basic transactions.

Continuation of EALC 118. Aims to develop basic communication skills required for survival in Korea. Students will practice simple conversations and understand some cultural practices through Korean drama clips.

Basic Japanese conversation practice, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana (Japanese alphabetical systems) and some basic kanji (Chinese characters).

Development of reading skill in Japanese for elementary level students through short stories written for learners of Japanese and authentic materials written for native Japanese speakers. Prerequisite: EALC 120.

Continuation of EALC 120. Basic Japanese conversation practice, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana and basic kanji.

An introduction to and overview of the contemporary cinemas of East Asia: China (Hong Kong, the People's Republic, and Taiwan), Japan, and Korea.

Introduction to the history of Chinese, Japanese and Korean ethical thought; perspectives on human nature, historical writing,and aesthetic implications. Conducted in English.

Furthers students' knowledge in the Chinese writing system and develops students' skills in a more advanced calligraphy style.

Conversational practice: reading of stories and essays; writing of short essays.

Continuation of 204, with emphasis on reading and writing, frequent interaction with native speakers.

Drill to increase proficiency in dialogue, reading, and writing; intermediate level readings.

Advanced level reading of modern Korean and exercises in written composition.

Continuation of EALC 122. Conversation practice, basic to intermediate grammar, and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana with additional kanji.

Development of reading skills in Japanese for intermediate level students through short stories written for learners of Japanese and authentic materials written for native speakers.

Continuation of EALC 220. More sophisticated grammar and vocabulary for natural conversation. Enhancing fundamental reading and writing skills, expanding the knowledge of kanji.

A comparative study of the Asian aesthetic heritage of poetry, painting, music, and drama; of literary themes, trends, and myths.

Reading selections from different styles of modern Chinese writings, analysis of stylistic techniques and syntactic structure, composition, and translation.

Continuation of 304; composition exercises in different styles of writing.

Continuation of EALC 315, with emphasis on the use of Chinese characters, translation, and composition exercises.

Strengthen intermediate Japanese language proficiency. Oral/aural communication skills as well as reading and writing skills. Promote an understanding of the present-day Japanese culture.

Continuation of EALC 320. Improve and strengthen abilities to speak, listen, read and write, coping with more involved materials and situation.

Japanese literature from the earliest times to the present; development of prose, poetry and the novel; evolution of theatre; Japanese literature under Western influence. Conducted in English.

Maymester Study Abroad Program to China or Japan with a focus on globalization.

Combined classroom discussion and supervised internship at companies. Practical experience in applying communication and cultural knowledge in a professional, "real world" employment context.

A survey of Japanese architecture, garden design, ceramics, and painting from 1333 to the present, stressing the role of art within cultural context.

Readings in modern Chinese literary, documentary, and epistolary styles; stylistic and syntactic analysis; composition; translation. Prerequisite: 306 or equivalent.

Reading selections from newspaper articles and online reports to further develop proficiency in advanced Chinese and understanding of the society and culture.

Practice in the basic vocabulary and idioms of foreign trade and other commercial transactions in Mandarin. Prerequisite: EALC 306.

Continuation of EALC 412a.

Continuation of EALC 415.

Students develop advanced levels of Japanese linguistic knowledge and communication skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities using authentic Japanese texts and discourse.

Continuation of EALC 422. Students continue to improve their Japanese language competence in the course of acquiring Japanese pragmatic skills and cultural knowledge.

Examination of cultural perceptions about nature and how they affect attitudes toward the environment: includes comparisons to Euro-American as well as other East Asian traditions.

Development of Chinese fiction and readings from English translations of major Chinese novels such as the Dream of the Red Chamber, All Men Are Brothers, and others. Conducted in English.

Survey of the sound systems, writing systems, grammatical systems, historical development, and social environments of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages.

An exploration of the Mongol era in China through an examination of three great historical figures, including how depictions of them have changed over time.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member.

Korean cinema since the early 20th century, focusing on transnational production, circulation and consumption.

Selections illustrative of major literary trends and literary works since the Meiji Restoration. Prerequisite: 422.

Chinese visual culture through the complex interface of art and thought. Examines architectural layout, pictorial representation, decorative motif as part of cultural production that intertwines with intellectual trends.

Assigned readings according to individual needs.

Assigned readings according to individual needs.

Research leading tothe Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied tothe degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.