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East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures

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 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
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
CHIN 2010 Intermediate Chinese
Fall 2026

Builds on the foundations acquired in CHIN 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers …

4.1
Rating
3.2
Difficulty
3.79
GPA
JAPN 2010 Second-Year Japanese
Fall 2026

Continuation of Elementary Japanese introducing more complex sentence patterns, idioms, and vocabulary to prepare students for an intermediate-level communication. Reinforces spoken Japanese skills with writing and reading exercises, and 250 …

4.4
Rating
4.0
Difficulty
3.38
GPA
KOR 2010 Intermediate Korean I
Fall 2026

Builds on the foundations acquired in KOR 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or …

3.8
Rating
4.3
Difficulty
3.44
GPA
CHIN 2020 Intermediate Chinese
Fall 2026

CHIN 2020 is the continuation of CHIN 2010. The course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: Must have earned a grade of C or above …

4.3
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.77
GPA
JPTR 2810 Introduction to Japanese Culture
Fall 2026

The class will read a diverse selection of Japanese texts in English translation, alongside English-language texts about Japan, to explore key themes in Japanese culture. More broadly, we will examine …

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CHIN 3010 Pre-Advanced Chinese I
Fall 2026

This course is the continuation of Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 2020). All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects …

3.9
Rating
3.4
Difficulty
3.79
GPA
CHTR 3010 Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature
Fall 2026

Introductory survey of Chinese literature from earliest times (first millennium BCE) through the Tang Dynasty in English translation, including major works from the genres of poetry and prose. The course …

4.3
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.71
GPA
JAPN 3010 Third-Year Japanese I
Fall 2026

Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese culture and society are introduced. Prerequisite: Must have earned …

3.9
Rating
4.3
Difficulty
3.54
GPA
KOR 3010 Advanced Korean I
Fall 2026

A continuation of Intermediate Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: Must …

4.3
Rating
3.8
Difficulty
3.49
GPA
CHIN 3015 Language House Conversation
Fall 2026

For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.

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