44.8 East Asian Studies

44.8.1 Honors in Chinese or Japanese Studies

Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult §15.2.2 for admission requirements.

See §43.6 for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.

The Department offers the following Honors programs:

(1)	Honors in Chinese Studies requires a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 60 at the junior and senior levels. The program must include: CHINA 342, 402; EASIA 101, 6 in 400-level non-language CHINA courses, plus CHINA 490 and EASIA 480. The 48 minimum may include a maximum of 12 EASIA.
(2)	Honors in Japanese Studies requires a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 60 at the junior and senior levels. The program must include: EASIA 101; JAPAN 341, 402; 6 in 400-level non-language JAPAN courses, plus EASIA 480 and JAPAN 490. The 48 minimum may include a maximum of 12 EASIA.

In each of these programs, an original thesis is required on a topic related to senior course material. The thesis will be written under the supervision of an advisor chosen by the Department.

Promotion Requirements

Promotion from year to year in any of the department’s honors programs requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 on all courses applied to the major.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation with Honors in any of the department’s honors programs requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all courses applied to the major. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 in all senior courses applied to the major and a GPA of at least 3.5 or better in all courses in the final year (last 30).

44.8.2 Honors in Interdisciplinary East/West Stream: Comparative Literature with an emphasis in East Asian Studies

Note: See Honors in Comparative Literature in an Interdisciplinary East/West Stream with an emphasis on East Asian Studies (§44.5.1(3)) for these requirements.

Promotion Requirements

Promotion from year to year in any of the department’s honors programs requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 on all courses applied to the major.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation with Honors in any of the department’s honors programs requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all courses applied to the major. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 in all senior courses applied to the major and a GPA of at least 3.5 or better in all courses in the final year (last 30).

44.8.3 Combined Honors in East Asian Studies

Combined Honors programs are offered by the Department of East Asian Studies. The common requirements in these Combined Honors programs are the same as for other Honors programs (refer to §43.6).

Available combined Honors programs are:

(1)	Combined Honors in Chinese and one other discipline, which may be East Asian Studies.
(2)	Combined Honors in Japanese and one other discipline, which may be East Asian Studies.
(3)	Combined Honors in East Asian Studies and one other discipline, which may be Chinese or Japanese.

A Combined Honors program as specified above in (1), (2) or (3) requires a minimum of 36 in Chinese or Japanese, which must include the courses identified as requirements for the Honors in Chinese Studies or the courses identified as requirements for the Honors in Japanese Studies, and a minimum of 36 in the other discipline or in East Asian Studies. A Combined Honors program as specified in (3) above requires a minimum of 42, including 18 in either Chinese or Japanese language, 9 in either Chinese or Japanese literature and culture, and 9 to be chosen from EASIA courses, and/or from the approved list of East Asian content courses. As well, EASIA 480 Honors Seminar and EASIA 490 Honors thesis must be taken in the final year of the (3) program. No credit can be counted twice to meet these requirements.

Promotion and Graduation Requirements

In a combined honors program, students must meet the promotion and graduation standards of each department. The requirements for all honors programs in the Department of East Asian Studies are outlined in §44.8.1.

44.8.4 Major and Minor in Chinese, Japanese, or East Asian Studies

Degree of BA

Students with a background in one of the languages should consult the Department before selecting courses. All prospective students are asked to contact the Department for information, advice, and program planning.

(1)	See §43.3(5)
(2)	Major Requirements a. A major in Chinese Studies requires EASIA 101, and a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 in CHINA at the senior level, which must include CHINA 342, 402, and 3 in 400-level non-language CHINA courses. The 33 minimum may include a maximum of 6 EASIA. b. A major in Japanese Studies requires EASIA 101, and a minimum of 33 to a maximum of48 in JAPAN at the senior level, which must include JAPAN 341, 402, and 3 in 400-level non-language JAPAN courses. The 33 minimum may include a maximum of 6 EASIA. c. A combined major in Chinese and Japanese requires EASIA 101, and a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 in CHINA and JAPAN at the senior level, which must include a minimum of 12 at the senior level in each of CHINA and JAPAN; a minimum of 6 in 400-level language courses consisting of 3 in each language; and 3 in 400-level non-language CHINA or JAPAN courses. The 33 minimum may include a maximum of 6 EASIA. d. A major in East Asian Studies requires EASIA 101, and a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior-level which must include the following: - A minimum of 12 from senior-level language courses, selected from one of CHINA, JAPAN or KOREA - A minimum of 12 in non-language CHINA, EASIA, JAPAN or KOREA courses including 6 at the 400-level - A minimum of 9 in approved cross-listed East Asian content courses, including 3 at the 400-level Notes (1) The list of approved cross-listed East Asian content courses is available from the Department of East Asian Studies. (2) See §43.3(5) for regulations pertaining to cross-listing courses.
(3)	Minor Requirements a. A minor in Chinese or Japanese requires EASIA 101 and a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level in one of Chinese or Japanese, and must include a minimum of 6 at the 300- or 400-level including 3 at the 400-level and at least 6 in language courses at the senior level. Note: If the major subject is East Asian Studies, and the minor is in the same language as that used to fulfil the language requirement for the major, a maximum of 30 at the senior level will be permitted, as 12 in the language are required for the major. b. A minor in East Asian Studies requires EASIA 101, and a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, selected from approved cross-listed East Asian content courses, or from non-language courses offered by the Department, and which must include a minimum of 6 at the 300- or 400-level including 3 at the 400-level. See §43.3(5) for regulations pertaining to cross-listed courses. c. A combined languages minor is not offered, nor is a minor in Korean.

Note: Students taking Chinese or Japanese as a major or minor and East Asian Studies as a major or minor cannot count EASIA courses toward requirements for the Chinese or Japanese major or minor.

44.8.5 Certificate in Translation Studies in Chinese or Japanese

Students may pursue this certificate in translation studies while fulfilling existing requirements in their disciplines by choosing courses (see below) for a minimum of 27. While the certificate does not prepare students to be full-fledged translators upon graduation, it provides them with the necessary focus to pursue further training in the profession. Furthermore, since cultural literacy is emphasized in the certificate, students who complete its requirements will have honed their skills in their area of specialization and will be ready to embark on many types of careers requiring cultural expertise in government organizations, foreign trade, business abroad, and tourism. The certificate is only granted at the time of graduation.

(1)	Chinese: a. MLCS 300 b. MLCS 400 c. 6 in Chinese at the 300-level d. 6 in Chinese at the 400-level e. Two courses in translation: CHINA 428 and 438. f. 3 from: CHINA 208, 238, 308.
(2)	Japanese: a. MLCS 300 b. MLCS 400 c. JAPAN 301 and 302 d. JAPAN 401 and 402 e. Three courses in translation: JAPAN 429 and 439, and one of JAPAN 241 or 325.

Please note that the Certificate in Translation Studies in Chinese or Japanese is available only to students with a major or minor in Chinese or Japanese in the Faculties of Arts or Science (see §43.1).

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