EAL 219. Major Works of Japanese Literature I. (3 h)

Surveys major works of Japanese and Japanophone literatures from the late-19th century to the present with special attention to their cultural and socio-historical contexts. (CD, D)

EAL 220. Major Works of Japanese Literature II. (3 h)

Surveys major works of premodern and early modern Japanese literature in the major genres (mythology, fiction, poetry, travelogues, diaries, and drama) with special attention to their cultural and socio-historical contexts. (CD, D)

EAL 221. Themes in Chinese Literature I. (3 h)

Examines selected themes in Chinese fiction, drama, and poetry with an emphasis on the modern and early modern periods. (CD, D)

EAL 222. Themes in Chinese Literature II. (3 h)

Examines selected themes in Chinese fiction, drama, and poetry with an emphasis on the early modern and pre-modern periods. (CD, D)

EAL 223. Traditional Chinese Literature. (3 h)

Surveys the history of the traditional Chinese fictional narrative across a variety of genres and forms such as the classical anecdote, folktale, vernacular story, dramas, and novel. (CD, D)

EAL 231. Experiments in Modern Chinese Literature and Visual Culture. (3 h)

Explores experiments in modern Chinese literature, photography, art, architecture and design. (CD, D)

EAL 241. Gender and Sexuality in Modern and Contemporary Japan. (3 h)

Explores representations, expressions, and ideologies of gender and sexuality in modern and contemporary Japanese culture through close examinations of literature, film, and visual culture. (CD)

EAL 252. Chinese Cinemas. (3 h)

Examines Chinese-language cinemas from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, paying special attention to films' aesthetic responses to historical change, political upheaval, and social transformation. (CD)

EAL 253. Japanese Film: Themes and Methods. (3 h)

Explores themes, artistic visions, and techniques in a variety of film genres, from historical dramas to contemporary comedies and from realism to fantasy and science fiction. Special focus is given to the films' historical and political context. (CD)

EAL 260. Global Work and Life: A Chinese Linguistics Approach. (3 h)

Explores how Chinese language and applied linguistics interact with global life and work (food, business, politics). Applies quantitative and qualitative methods to an interdisciplinary inquiry in students’ interest. No Chinese language background is required. (CD) Also listed as LIN 260.

EAL 270. Contemporary Japanese Culture. (3 h)

Selected topics in Japanese literature, pop culture, film, animation, and other forms. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. (CD)

EAL 271. Mass Culture in Modern China. (3 h)

Inquires into the manifestations of Chinese mass and popular culture in a variety of media forms (including newspapers, fiction, advertising, pop music, film, political propaganda, television and the internet) and traces the aesthetic, political, and affective impacts of cultural production on narratives of modern Chinese history and society. (CD)

EAL 272. Fiction and Film from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Beyond. (3 h)

Explores the historical and critical formulation of the "Sinophone” through film and literature from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the United States. This diversity of geographies, languages, and politics expands, complicates, and challenges received notions of Chinese culture. (CD)

EAL 273. Kung Fu China: Culture, Narrative, Globalization. (3 h)

Surveys narratives of Chinese martial arts in fiction, film, and culture from ancient origins to the present day. Explores the forces of physical combat alongside issues such as philosophy, politics, gender, technology, and globalization. (CD)

EAL 275. Survey of East Asian Cultures. (3 h)

Explores the cultural traditions of China, Japan and Korean in their historical, regional and global contexts. (CD)

EAL 279. Korean Cinema: History, Gender, and Genre. (3 h)

Examines the history of Korean film and its political, historical, and aesthetic contexts. Pays special attention to the issues of gender, memory, technology, and the globalization of contemporary Korean popular culture.

EAL 285. Contemporary East Asian Cinema. (3 h)

Explores the cinematic landscape of contemporary East Asia. Focuses on recent works from auteur directors, genre film, and blockbusters. (CD)

EAL 290. Special Topics. (1-3 h)

Selected themes and approaches to East Asian literature, drama, culture, and film. Specific topics decided by faculty prior to the term the course is offered. May be repeated for credit. P-POI.

EAL 299. Individual Study. (1-3 h)

May be repeated for credit. P-POI.

EAL 303. Field Research Preparation. (1 h)

Development of target language (Chinese or Japanese) field research materials and preparation for field research practicum in Chinese- or Japanese-speaking countries, areas, or communities. P-POI.

EAL 304. Field Research Practicum. (2 h)

Use of target language research materials in a field research project in Chinese- or Japanese-speaking countries, areas, or communities to investigate aspects of culture and belief systems and to apply specific disciplinary frameworks. Offered only as an off-site field experience. P-POI.

EAL 375. Senior Research Seminar. (3 h)

Provides a critical and practical foundation for developing students' capstone research projects in the field of East Asian cultural studies.

EAL 376. Honors Thesis. (3 h)

Directed research for the honors thesis. P-EAL 375 and POI.

CHI 101. First-year Chinese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' elementary Chinese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are given equal weight, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills in class.

CHI 102. First-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' elementary Chinese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are given equal weight, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills in class. P-CHI 101 or equivalent.

CHI 153. Second-year Chinese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' Chinese communication skills in a wide range of daily life contexts, including some work scenarios. Students will gain a basic appreciation of cultural differences. P - CHI 102 or equivalent.

CHI 201. Second-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' Chinese communication skills in a wide range of daily life contexts, including some work scenarios. Students will gain a basic appreciation of cultural differences. P - CHI 153 or equivalent.

CHI 220. Third-year Chinese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to enhance students' Chinese communication skills, with emphasis on accuracy and fluency on various topics at more abstract levels. Students will deepen their understanding of cultural differences. P - CHI 201.

CHI 230. Third-year Chinese II. (4 h)

Second half of a year-long sequence designed to enhance students' Chinese communication skills, with emphasis on accuracy and fluency on various topics at more abstract levels. Students will deepen their understanding of cultural differences. P - CHI 220 or POI.

CHI 231. Global Topics in Chinese. (3 h)

Continuation of CHI 230, with emphasis on developing intercultural awareness and competence when encountering people and cultures from the Chinese-speaking communities through experiential learning. P - CHI 230 or POI.

CHI 255. Business Chinese. (3 h)

Communicating in Mandarin Chinese for business and professional purposes. This course will prepare students to start a job search and build partnerships in Chinese-speaking areas, with emphasis on developing advanced intercultural communicative capability. P-CHI 230 or POI.

CHI 291. Special Topics in Chinese. (1-3 h)

Develops students' confidence and skills in handling topical issues in Chinese society and culture using authentic materials. Designed for students who have completed CHI 231 at Wake Forest and/or through study abroad. P-CHI 231 or POI.

CHI 296. Chinese across the Curriculum. (1 h)

Coursework in Chinese completed as an adjunct to specially-designated courses throughout the college curriculum. P-POI.

CHI 299. Individual Study. (1-3 h)

May be repeated for credit. P-POI.

CHI 351. Classical Chinese. (3 h)

Teaches vocabulary and syntax of the written Chinese language prior to the 20th century, including readings from Chinese philosophy, historiography, poetry, and traditional tales. P-POI.

JPN 101. First-year Japanese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' elementary Japanese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Focuses on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

JPN 102. First-year Japanese II. (4 h)

Second half of a year-long sequence designed to develop students' elementary Japanese communication skills in simple daily life contexts. Focuses on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. P- JPN 101 or equivalent.

JPN 153. Second-year Japanese I. (4 h)

First half of a year-long sequence at the intermediate level. Continues to focus on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Expands students' ability to communicate with a broader range of vocabulary and grammar. P-JPN 102 or equivalent.

JPN 201. Second-year Japanese II. (4 h)

Second half of a year-long sequence at the intermediate level. Continues to focus on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Expands students' ability to communicate with a broader range of vocabulary and grammar. P-JPN 153 or equivalent. 

JPN 220. Third-year Japanese I. (4 h)

Two-semester sequence that enhances students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills by dealing with a variety of topics at an advanced linguistic level. Integrates conversation, discussion, and presentation with emphasis on written and multimedia sources. P-JPN 201 or POI.

JPN 230. Third-year Japanese II. (4 h)

Two-semester sequence that enhances students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills by dealing with a variety of topics at an advanced linguistic level. Integrates conversation, discussion, and presentation with emphasis on written and multimedia sources. P-JPN 220 or equivalent.

JPN 231. Fourth-year Japanese. (3 h)

Two-semester sequence that enhances students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills by dealing with a variety of topics at an advanced linguistic level. Integrates conversation, discussion, and presentation with emphasis on written and multimedia sources. P-JPN 230 or equivalent.

JPN 250. Introduction to Literature Written in Japanese. (1-3 h)

Develops students' productive skills at the discursive and rhetorical levels using authentic materials. Designed for students who have completed the cycle of Japanese courses at Wake Forest and/or through study abroad. P-JPN 231 or POI.

JPN 255. Professional Japanese. (3 h)

Communicating in Japanese for the global workplace. Focuses on professional topics with emphasis on developing intermediate and advanced language skills and intercultural communication skills. P - JPN 230 or POI.

JPN 291. Special Topics in Japanese. (1-3 h)

Develops students’ confidence and skills in handling topical issues in Japanese society and culture using authentic materials. P-JPN 230 or POI.

JPN 296. Japanese across the Curriculum. (1 h)

Coursework in Japanese done as an adjunct to specially-designated courses throughout the college curriculum. P-POI.

JPN 299. Individual Study. (1-3 h)

May be repeated for credit. P-POI.