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Center for East Asian Studies, University of Maryland
Certificate in East Asian Studies, Spring 2025 Courses
Asia and East Asia Courses
HIST285 East Asian Civilization II
Focus on historical developments across East Asia.
HIST429P Special Topics in History; The Japanese Empire and East Asia
In-depth analysis of Japan's imperial history and its impact on East Asia.
HIST639P Special Topics in History; The Japanese Empire and East Asia
Graduate-level exploration of Japan's role and influence in East Asian history.
China Courses
ARTH789A Selected Topics in Art History; The Uses of the Past in China and Beyond, 1600-2000
Investigation of historical art practices and their relevance today.
ARTH391 Transnational Chinese Cinema
Examination of cinematic trends and movements within and outside China.
GVPT454 Seminar in the International Relations of China
Discussion on China’s foreign relations and their global implications.
HIST419B Special Topics in History; China's Last Empire: History of the Great Qing, 1644-1911
Study of the Qing dynasty's significance in Chinese and world history.
CHIN100 Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Basic principles of the Chinese language and cultural context.
CHIN102/103 Elementary Chinese II
Continuation of foundational Chinese language studies.
CHIN203/204 Intermediate Chinese II
Development of intermediate language skills in varied contexts.
CHIN205 Intermediate Chinese - Accelerated Track
Intensive course for fast advancement in Chinese proficiency.
CHIN302 Advanced Chinese II
Advanced studies focusing on complex language structures.
CHIN402 Readings in Modern Chinese II
Critical reading of modern Chinese literature.
CHIN403 Classical Chinese I
Introduction to classical Chinese texts and language.
CHIN307 Linguistic Landscape of China
Exploration of language usage and its socio-cultural implications in China.
CHIN315 Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
Study of contemporary Chinese literature through translated works.
CHIN332 Chinese Culture through Traditional Chinese Arts
Insight into Chinese culture via traditional artistic practices.
CHIN411 Business Chinese I
Language skills tailored for business communication in Chinese contexts.
CHIN418N Special Topics in Contemporary Chinese Fiction and Film; Chinese Cinemas and the Underground
Examination of underground cultural expressions in contemporary China.
CHIN425 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in China
Study of the various ethnic groups and cultures within China.
Japan Courses
ARTH292 Discovering Japan: How the Arts Shaped a Nation
Exploration of Japan's cultural evolution through art.
ARTH488F Colloquium in Art History; Japanese Art after 1945
Seminar on the transformation of Japanese art post-World War II.
JAPN102 Elementary Japanese II
Continuing foundational studies in the Japanese language.
JAPN202 Intermediate Japanese II
Intermediate level focus on language skills and cultural understanding.
JAPN302 Advanced Japanese II
Advanced language proficiency course.
JAPN311 Traditional Japanese Language and Culture
Study of classical language forms alongside cultural traditions.
JAPN325 Modern Japanese Literature and Film (In Translation)
Critical reading and viewing of modern literature and cinema.
JAPN345 Mapping Premodern Japan
Mapping and understanding historical developments in Japan.
JAPN407 The Art of Translation
Technical and theoretical aspects of translating Japanese texts.
JAPN438P Topics in Japanese Pragmatics; Speech Acts and (Im) politeness in Japanese
Examination of pragmatics and social language use in Japanese.
Korea Courses
KORA102 Elementary Korean II
Furthering basic skills in the Korean language.
KORA202 Intermediate Korean II
Continued development of intermediate Korean language skills.
KORA398U Special Topics in Korean Studies; Korean Politics
In-depth study of contemporary political issues in Korea.
KORA398V Special Topics in Korean Studies; Advanced Korean Through Current Events
Focused language learning through current events in Korea.