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East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures

CHIN 116 Intensive Introductory Chinese
Summer 2026

Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. …

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Difficulty
3.85
GPA
CHIN 126 Intensive Introductory Chinese
Summer 2026

Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. …

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Difficulty
GPA
CHIN 216 Intensive Intermediate Chinese
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language …

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GPA
CHIN 226 Intensive Intermediate Chinese
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language …

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Difficulty
GPA
JAPN 1000 Introductory Japanese
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 …

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Difficulty
GPA
CHIN 1010 Elementary Chinese
Fall 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) …

4.4
Rating
3.5
Difficulty
3.77
GPA
CHTR 1010 Experiencing Chinese Culture with Community Engagement
Fall 2026

This course immerses students in Chinese culture through hands-on experience in music, calligraphy, cooking, and more, regardless of language background. Students will engage with the Charlottesville community, contributing to cultural …

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Difficulty
3.96
GPA
EAST 1010 East Asian Canons and Cultures
Fall 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 …

3.9
Rating
2.3
Difficulty
3.74
GPA
JAPN 1010 First-Year Japanese
Fall 2026

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 …

4.1
Rating
3.9
Difficulty
3.38
GPA
KOR 1010 Elementary Korean I
Fall 2026

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed.

4.6
Rating
2.8
Difficulty
3.54
GPA
CHIN 1016 Intensive Introductory Chinese
Summer 2026

Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. …

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Difficulty
3.81
GPA
CHIN 1020 Elementary Chinese
Fall 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 …

4.7
Rating
3.4
Difficulty
3.77
GPA
JAPN 1020 First-Year Japanese
Fall 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. …

2.9
Rating
4.7
Difficulty
3.42
GPA
KOR 1020 Elementary Korean II
Spring 2026

The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Korean. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above in KOR 1010, OR have equivalent background approved by instructor through …

4.4
Rating
2.7
Difficulty
3.54
GPA
CHIN 1026 Intensive Introductory Chinese
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part …

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Difficulty
3.72
GPA
CHIN 1060 Accelerated Elementary Chinese
Fall 2026

Specifically intended for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but little or no reading and writing ability. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Contact Chinese language program director Prof. …

4.7
Rating
2.9
Difficulty
3.88
GPA
KOR 1060 Accelerated Elementary Korean
Fall 2026

This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Korean, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 1020. …

3.1
Rating
3.7
Difficulty
3.46
GPA
EAST 1200 East Asian Calligraphy
Fall 2026

This new course will serve students with or without East Asian background to understand and experience East Asian calligraphy or Shufa. The course will focus on Chinese calligraphy since it …

2.7
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.95
GPA
CHTR 1559 New Course in Chinese in Translation
Spring 2024

New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation

4.8
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
GPA
EAST 1559 New Course in East Asian Studies
Spring 2025

New course in East Asian studies.

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Difficulty
3.65
GPA