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East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/ealc/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH-356; Phone: (213) 740-3707.
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.
- Note: This course is for students with no previous experience in Mandarin.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25601D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 13 | Xiang Jian | DMC208 | ||
25602D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 12 | Xiang Jian | WPH200 |
This course introduces students to the origin of the basic components of Chinese scripts and the basic principles and styles of calligraphy.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25694D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Yi-Hsien Liu | SOSB43 | ||
25696D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Hsiao-Yun Liao | DMC104 | ||
25698D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | Yi-Hsien Liu | SOSB43 | ||
25699D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Yu-Chi Kuo | SOSB52 |
The sound system of modern Chinese; aural comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns, and writing system.
- Note: Students with previous exposure to Chinese must take a placement exam. D-clearance available at language.usc.edu
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25403D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 15 of 18 | Xiang Jian | DMC206 | ||
25636D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 14 of 19 | Xiang Jian | DMC206 |
Dialogue practice and conversation; reading of simple stories and essays; comparison of Chinese and English grammar; writing of paragraphs.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25373D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Christopher Magriney | DMC209 | ||
25416D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 9 of 18 | Christopher Magriney | DMC209 | ||
25417D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 17 of 18 | Tin-Yu Tseng | DMC259 |
Introduction to the major humanities traditions of China, Japan, and Korea through an examination of representative works drawnfrom literature, aesthetics, philosophy, religion, and historicalwriting.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25420R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 36 | Wanmeng Li | DMC207 | ||
25421R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Douglas Cavers | THH121 | ||
25422R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Douglas Cavers | DMC203 |
Basic Korean conversation practice, aural comprehension, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing with Hangul (Korean alphabet).
- Note: Students with previous exposure to Korean must take a placement exam. D-clearance available at language.usc.edu. After Week 1, registration required instructor approval and D-clearance. Check "Exceptions" in final exam schedule for date and time of final exam.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25430D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Seojin Park | DMC111 | ||
25431D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 16 of 18 | Seojin Park | DMC111 | ||
25432D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 17 of 18 | Seojin Park | DMC111 |
Continuation of EALC 115, basic conversation practice, aural comprehension, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (EALC 115 or EALC 119)
- Note: Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 117 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25434D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Bo Hyun Kim | WPH104 | ||
25435D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 18 | Bo Hyun Kim | WPH104 |
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).
- Note: Students with previous exposure to Japanese must take a placement exam. D-clearance avilable at language.usc.edu. After Week 1, instructor permission and D-clearance are required. Check "Exceptions" in final exam schedule for time and date of final exam. for the time and date of the final exam for this course.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25436D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 6 of 18 | Maki Irie | THH121 | ||
25437D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 13 of 18 | Maki Irie | THH121 | ||
25438D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 16 of 18 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC110 | ||
25321D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 13 of 18 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC110 |
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
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25526D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:40pm | Wednesday | 5 of 12 | Yuka Kumagai | DML110C |
Continuation of EALC 120. Basic Japanese conversation practice, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana and basic kanji.
- Prerequisite: EALC 120
- Note: Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 122 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25443D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Mitsuhiro Kono | DMC106 | ||
25444D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 11 of 18 | Mitsuhiro Kono | DMC106 | ||
25445D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 16 of 18 | Yuka Kumagai | THH112 |
Conversational practice: reading of stories and essays; writing of short essays.
- Prerequisite: EALC 106
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25456D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 17 of 18 | Yu-Chi Kuo | DMC110 | ||
25457D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 13 of 18 | Yi-Hsien Liu | DMC255 | ||
25561D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 10 of 18 | Tin-Yu Tseng | DMC259 | ||
25670D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Yu-Chi Kuo | DMC255 |
Drill to increase proficiency in dialogue, reading, and writing; intermediate level readings.
- Prerequisite: EALC 117
- Note: Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 215 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25360D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 15 of 18 | Bo Hyun Kim | DMC161 | ||
25362D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 11 of 18 | Seojin Park | DMC161 |
Continuation of EALC 122. Conversation practice, basic to intermediate grammar, and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana with additional kanji.
- Prerequisite: EALC 122
- Note: Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 220 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25470D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 14 of 18 | Mamiko Konno | DMC161 | ||
25471D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Masako Tamanaha | DMC107 | ||
25472D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 12 of 18 | Masako Tamanaha | DMC109 |
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.
- Prerequisite: EALC 220
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25527D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:40pm | Thursday | 6 of 12 | Yuka Kumagai | DML110C |
Continuation of EALC 220. More sophisticated grammar and vocabulary for natural conversation. Enhancing fundamental reading and writing skills, expanding the knowledge of kanji.
- Prerequisite: EALC 220
- Note: Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule for EALC 222 final exam date and time.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25474D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 18 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC109 |
Reading selections from different styles of modern Chinese writings, analysis of stylistic techniques and syntactic structure, composition, and translation.
- Prerequisite: EALC 206
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25476D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 6 of 15 | Tin-Yu Tseng | DMC259 |
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.
- Prerequisite: EALC 222
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25682D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 14 of 14 | Mitsuhiro Kono | THH215 |
Everyday life, politics, social transformations, and cultural practices in the People's Republic of China, from cultural studies and social science perspectives.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in ANTH 324.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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10762D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Wed, Fri | 27 of 28 | Jenny Chio | WPH206 |
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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25685R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 42 of 49 | David Bialock | ZHS159 | ||
25686R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 19 of 24 | Tian Jing Teh | DMC209 | ||
25687R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Tian Jing Teh | VHE206 |
The history of Korean literature and culture from the ancient to the modern era. Recommended preparation: HIST 105g.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25565R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 49 | Sunyoung Park | SOSB2 | ||
25566R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 24 | Caitlyn Chung | THH217 | ||
25568R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Caitlyn Chung | THH214 |
Characteristics and aspects of Chinese civilization;interpretation of philosophy, literature, religion, art, music.Conducted in English.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25307R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Wed, Fri | 45 of 49 | Bettine Birge | THH208 | ||
25308R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 24 of 24 | Di Wang | WPH101 | ||
25309R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Monday | 21 of 25 | Di Wang | DMC161 |
An introduction to Sinophone literatures and cultures (in English translation) from the Asia-Pacific region, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, Southeast Asia, and North America.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25575R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 49 of 49 | Kin Tak Raymond Tsang | THH114 | ||
25576R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 24 | Nicholas Fernacz | MHP102 | ||
25577R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Nicholas Fernacz | MHP102 |
Combined classroom discussion and supervised internship at companies. Practical experience in applying communication and cultural knowledge in a professional, "real world" employment context.
- Prerequisite: EALC 206
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25663D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 10 | Hsiao-Yun Liao | THH105 |
A broad but deep look into the nature and development of law in two great East Asian civilizations, China and Japan, up to the modern era.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in HIST 377.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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37201D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Wed, Fri | 8 of 19 | Joan Piggott, Bettine Birge | MRF206 |
Readings in modern Chinese literary, documentary, and epistolary styles; stylistic and syntactic analysis; composition; translation. Prerequisite: 306 or equivalent.
- Prerequisite: EALC 306
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25519D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 15 | Yi-Hsien Liu | DMC200 |
Selected readings in Korean texts, pre-modern and modern, in various literary and non-fiction genres; focus on developing reading and translation skills. Prereq: 317 or equivalent.
- Prerequisite: EALC 317
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25482D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 15 | Eunju Na | DMC202 |
Students develop advanced levels of Japanese linguistic knowledge and communication skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities using authentic Japanese texts and discourse.
- Prerequisite: EALC 322
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25525D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 2 of 15 | Masako Tamanaha | DMC109 |
Explores the transmigration of Japanese art and aesthetics and the politics of their adaptation and assimilation in Los Angeles.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in AHIS 483.
- Note: JAPANESE DESIGN AND GARDENS IN LOS ANGELES-- Class sessions are 3 hours but please be aware that transportation to our field trip sites will require additional time; students will be required to meet at various locations in Los Angeles and Pasadena. Please allow for travel before AND after the scheduled class time fo Fridays 10-12:50 pm on site visit days.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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12035D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 14 of 19 | Miya Elise Desjardins | THH205 |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25600D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): East Asian Languages and Cultures
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25638D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Writings representative of important periods and genres of Japanese literary history up to the Meiji Restoration. Prerequisite: 426 or departmental approval
- Prerequisite: EALC 426
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25580D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | David Bialock | THH105 |
Explores how tourism and travel have shaped the experience of modernity in Asia. Readings are drawn from anthropology, history, cultural studies and geography.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25648D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 13 of 19 | Jenny Chio | WPH202 |
In-depth introduction to the cultural history, including emerging trends and new methodologies within modern Korean literary and cultural studies.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25681D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 9 of 12 | Sunyoung Park | DML110C |
Assigned readings according to individual needs.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25614D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | David Bialock,Brian Bernards | OFFICE |
Research leading tothe Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied tothe degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25619D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Enhances the teaching experience of teaching assistants in East Asian studies through a collaborative study of relevant pedagogical principles, resources, and techniques.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25562D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 6 | Jenny Chio | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25620D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25630D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | OFFICE |