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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: 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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25601R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 12 | Xiang Jian | DMC202 | ||
25602R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 12 | Tin-Yu Tseng | WPH603 |
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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25482R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Yu-Chi Kuo | WPH603 | ||
25696R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Hsiao-Yun Liao | THH115 | ||
25698R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Hsiao-Yun Liao | THH111 | ||
25699R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Yu-Chi Kuo | WPH200 |
The sound system of modern Chinese; aural comprehension, oral expression, basic patterns, and writing system.
- Note: D-clearance for Chinese I is available at language.usc.edu. After Week one of classes, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check "Exceptions" in the Final Exam Schedule for final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25303D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Xiang Jian | LVL3Y | ||
25306D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 11 of 18 | Xiang Jian | LVL3Y |
Dialogue practice and conversation; reading of simple stories and essays; comparison of Chinese and English grammar; writing of paragraphs.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (EALC 104 or EALC 103B)
- Note: After week one of classes, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check "Exceptions" in the Final Exam Schedule for the final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25308R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 5 of 18 | LVL3Y | |||
25310R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Tin-Yu Tseng | WPH203 | ||
25311R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Tin-Yu Tseng | WPH203 |
Basic Korean conversation practice, aural comprehension, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing with Hangul (Korean alphabet).
- Note: D-clearance for Korean I is available at language.usc.edu After Week 1, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 115 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25322D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 0 of 18 | Seojin Park | OFFICE | ||
25471D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 16 of 18 | Seojin Park | DMC208 | ||
25472D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Seojin Park | DMC202 |
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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25323R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 14 of 18 | Eunju Na | THH209 | ||
25324R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 12 of 18 | Eunju Na | THH209 | ||
25328R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Eunju Na | THH209 |
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: D-clearance for Japanese I is available at language.usc.edu After Week 1, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check under "Exceptions" in the "Final Examinations Schedule" for EALC 120 final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25325D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 18 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC160 | ||
25326D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 12 of 18 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC160 | ||
25327D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 15 of 18 | Mamiko Konno | DMC160 |
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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25394R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:40pm | Wednesday | 10 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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25330R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Mitsuhiro Kono | DMC158 | ||
25331R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 13 of 18 | Mitsuhiro Kono | DMC158 | ||
25332R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Mamiko Konno | DMC110 |
An introduction to and overview of the contemporary cinemas of East Asia: China (Hong Kong, the People's Republic, and Taiwan), Japan, and Korea.
- 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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25344R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 49 | Lindsay Jolivette | THH202 | ||
25346R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 24 of 24 | Pauline Meklalit | DMC111 | ||
25347R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Pauline Meklalit | DMC201 |
Introduction to the history of Chinese, Japanese and Korean ethical thought; perspectives on human nature, historical writing,and aesthetic implications. 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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25445R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Wed, Fri | 35 of 36 | Bettine Birge | DMC258 | ||
25446R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Lu Zhao | DMC161 | ||
25448R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Monday | 17 of 18 | Lu Zhao | DMC257 |
Introduction to the civlization, art and literature of pre-modern China through the lens of the cultural products of identity.
- 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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25356R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 49 | Wanmeng Li | GFS101 | ||
25380R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 24 of 24 | Xuejing Sun | DMC105 | ||
25381R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Xuejing Sun | DMC258 |
Conversational practice: reading of stories and essays; writing of short essays.
- Prerequisite: EALC 106
- Note: After week one of classes, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check "Exceptions" in the Final Exam Schedule for the final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25340R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 8 of 18 | Yu-Chi Kuo | DMC110 | ||
25341R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 9 of 18 | Christopher Magriney | THH205 | ||
25342R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 18 of 18 | Yu-Chi Kuo | DMC161 | ||
25555R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 18 | Christopher Magriney | DMC110 |
Continuation of 204, with emphasis on reading and writing, frequent interaction with native speakers.
- Prerequisite: EALC 204
- Note: After week one of classes, registration for this course requires instructor approval. Check "Exceptions" in the Final Exam Schedule for the final exam date.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25345R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 5 of 18 | Christopher Magriney | DMC110 |
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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25349R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 12 of 18 | Bo Hyun Kim | THH205 | ||
25352R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 11 of 18 | Bo Hyun Kim | DMC208 |
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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25350R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 6 of 18 | Masako Tamanaha | DMC111 | ||
25351R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 12 of 18 | Masako Tamanaha | DMC111 | ||
25361R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 16 of 18 | Mitsuhiro Kono | THH115 |
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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25395R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:40pm | Thursday | 4 of 12 | Maki Irie | 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
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25354R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 4 of 18 | Maki Irie | THH203 | ||
25396R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 7 of 18 | Maki Irie | THH203 |
A comparative study of the Asian aesthetic heritage of poetry, painting, music, and drama; of literary themes, trends, and myths.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the COLT department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in COLT 264.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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22023R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 50 of 50 | Jason Webb | DMC100 | ||
22021R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | SOSB48 | |||
22022R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | SOSB48 |
Cross-cultural examination of science fiction literature and film in East Asia. Analysis of the genres historical developments and its synergy and conflict with technoindustrial modernity in the region.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25486R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 15 | Lindsay Jolivette | SOSB43 |
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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25355R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 5 of 12 | Tin-Yu Tseng | DMC208 |
Continuation of EALC 315, with emphasis on the use of Chinese characters, translation, and composition exercises.
- Prerequisite: EALC 315
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25358R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 12 | Bo Hyun Kim | THH205 |
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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25359R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 6 of 15 | Yumi Matsumoto | DMC111 |
The development of religious thought and practice in the Japanese islands, with Buddhism and Shinto being the most prominent.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the REL department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in REL 332.
- Note: Maymester class in Japan
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60185D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Lon Kurashige | OFFICE |
Survey of Korean film, the film industry and critical issues from the colonial period to the present.
- 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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25678R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 49 | Youngmin Choe | WPHB27 | ||
25679R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 7 of 24 | Tian Jing Teh | WPH205 | ||
25681R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 25 | Tian Jing Teh | DMC109 |
Maymester Study Abroad Program to China or Japan with a focus on globalization.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EASC department but may qualify for major credit in EALC. To register, enroll in EASC 360.
- Note: EASC 360 is a Maymester course. Students must complete the online application by November 4, 2024 and be admitted to register. For more information, or to apply, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/eascenter/programs/easc-360-global-east-asia/
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25803D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 16 | Miya Elise Desjardins | OFFICE |
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 | 4 of 12 | Hsiao-Yun Liao | THH109 |
Examines the uses of myth, folklore, and fantasy in Japanese culture across a range of genres and media from the premodern period to contemporary times.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25618R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | David Bialock |
Reading selections from newspaper articles and online reports to further develop proficiency in advanced Chinese and understanding of the society and culture.
- Prerequisite: EALC 404
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25389R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 12 | Xiang Jian | SOSB45 |
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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25465R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 8 | Yuka Kumagai | THH219 |
Continuation of EALC 422. Students continue to improve their Japanese language competence in the course of acquiring Japanese pragmatic skills and cultural knowledge.
- Prerequisite: EALC 422
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25393R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 12 | Maki Irie | THH107 |
Modern history and contemporary conditions of ethnic groups in the People's Republic of China, with a focus on the politics of race, belonging and border regions.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25505R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 18 | Jenny Chio | LVL3B |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25400D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | 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 20 | OFFICE |
Assigned readings according to individual needs.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25410D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Brian Bernards | OFFICE |
Assigned readings according to individual needs.
- Prerequisite: EALC 588A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25412D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Sunyoung Park | 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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25414D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25416D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Familiarizes advanced graduate students with topics relevant to academic work in East Asian humanities, including research planning, dissertation writing, publishing, and conference presentation.
- 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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25309D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Youngmin Choe | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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25424D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | OFFICE |