University of Virginia
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Degree Programs and Courses
EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES MAJOR
Overview
Major Requirements
Declaring a Major
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Major requirements worksheet by regional concentration:
Chinese

Japanese
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Overview

    The Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers an undergraduate degree program for students who want to achieve proficiency in the languages of China, Japan, Korea and Tibet, as well as a deeper understanding of their literatures and cultures. Our program also includes undergraduate courses in classical and modern literature, as well as courses that teach these literatures in English translation and emphasize their relevance to the sociopolitical, historical, and cultural aspects of East Asia.

      Students interested in studying East Asia are encouraged to begin their language training as soon as possible, preferably in their first semester at UVa. All DEAL-LC language programs offer the introductory 101-level course each Fall (no DEAL-LC language programs offer 101-level courses in the spring semesters). We also encourage all students to participate in one of our several study abroad programs.

      Students interested in declaring either of DEAL-LC's majors must take our introductory non-language course: EAST 101 (East Asian Canons and Cultures). Both of DEAL-LC's majors are interdisciplinary, so courses from other departments are required. See the departmental website for more information and for a complete list of requirements for the two majors and the minor.

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