Chinese and Japanese, B.A. (results in Chinese or Japanese B.A.)

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Chinese and Japanese

Member of the Division of Humanities

Chair(s):

Mariko Schimmel

Faculty:

Luwen Gu
Jin Feng
Eun Young Seong
Qiaomei Tang
Dong Yang
Danni Yue

Chinese

At Grinnell, Chinese is an interdisciplinary major that explores the complex interaction between literary, philosophical, aesthetic, religious, political, and other important spheres of human life in China. Emphasis is placed not only on the diversity and uniqueness of Chinese civilization, but also on its contributions to humanity and its heuristic values to the understanding of Western cultural traditions.

Chinese Major Requirements: A minimum of 32 credits

A minimum of 32 credits beyond the prerequisites of CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I - CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II . At least 20 of the 32 credits must be Chinese courses in the department at Grinnell.

Part 1: The Core 20 Credits

The 20 credits must include CHI 461

A minimum of 12 of these credits must be taken at Grinnell College.

CHI 221 - Intermediate Chinese I 4 credits (or equivalent)
CHI 222 - Intermediate Chinese II 4 credits (or equivalent)
CHI 331 - Advanced Chinese I 4 credits (or equivalent)
CHI 332 - Advanced Chinese II 4 credits (or equivalent)
CHI 461 - Classical Chinese 4 credits
CHI 498 - Readings in Chinese Literature 4 credits

Part 2: Individual Focus 12 Credits

Three courses from the list below, including at least one of the following courses, must be taken in the Chinese and Japanese department at Grinnell: CHI 230, CHI 277, CHI 288, CHI 498, EAS 288.

CHI 230 - Chinese Women: Past and Present 4 credits
CHI 277 - Modern China through Literature and Film (in Translation) 4 credits
CHI 288 - Chinese Food for Thought 4 credits or the cross-listed EAS 288
CHI 498 - Readings in Chinese Literature 4 credits
CHI 195 - Special Topics Courses
CHI 295 - Special Topics Courses
Chinese history and Religious Studies courses as approved by the department

Japanese

From its global popular culture and economy to its ancient traditions and rich and complex history, Japan provides Grinnell students with a unique lens to investigate and participate in our interconnected world. The study of Japanese at Grinnell will equip students with the ability to experience Japanese culture in depth and prepare them for graduate study or careers in government service or international business.

Japanese Major Requirements: a minimum of 32 credits

A minimum of 32 credits beyond the prerequisites of JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I and JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II . At least 20 of the 32 credits must be Japanese courses in the department at Grinnell.

Part 1 - Language Core - 16 credits

A minimum of 8 of these credits must be taken at Grinnell College.

JPN 221 - Intermediate Japanese I 4 credits (or equivalent)
JPN 222 - Intermediate Japanese II 4 credits (or equivalent)
JPN 331 - Advanced Japanese I 4 credits (or equivalent)
JPN 332 - Advanced Japanese II 4 credits (or equivalent)
Off-campus language courses beyond the 300-level as approved by the department

Part 2 - Individual Focus - 8 credits

Two courses from the list below. At least one must be taken in the Chinese and Japanese department at Grinnell.

JPN 120 - Japanese Popular Culture and Society 4 credits
JPN 241 - Japanese Horror: Past and Present 4 credits
JPN 279 - Modern Japanese Fiction and Film 4 credits or the cross-listed GLS 279
JPN 195 - Special Topics Courses
JPN 295 - Special Topics Courses
Courses on Japan from other disciplines as approved by the department, including courses taken off-campus

Part 3 - Regional Context - 4 credits

One course that focuses on East Asia or an East Asian country other than Japan.

ARH 211 - Arts and Visual Cultures of China 4 credits
ARH 212 - The Global Mongol Century: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo 4 credits
ARH 213 - Gender and Sexuality in East Asian Art 4 credits or the cross-listed EAS 213
ARH 215 - Collecting the “Orient” 4 credits
CHI 230 - Chinese Women: Past and Present 4 credits
CHI 277 - Modern China through Literature and Film (in Translation) 4 credits or the cross-listedGLS 277
CHI 288 - Chinese Food for Thought 4 credits or the cross-listed EAS 288
HIS 277 - China’s Rise 4 credits
REL 224 - Zen Buddhism 4 credits
REL 256 - Religion and Politics in Modern China 4 credits
Special Topic and off-campus study courses on East Asia as approved by the department

Part 4 - Capstone Seminar or Project - 4 credits

JPN 398 - Advanced Japanese Seminar 4 credits (variable topic)
Mentored Advanced Project or 4-credit Independent Study as approved by the department

Honors

Chinese

To be considered for honors in Chinese, graduating seniors, in addition to meeting the College’s general requirements for honors, must demonstrate consistently superior performance in departmental classes and exemplify substantial commitment to departmental goals.

Japanese

To be considered for honors in Japanese, graduating seniors, in addition to meeting the College’s general requirements for honors, must demonstrate consistently superior performance in departmental classes and exemplify substantial commitment to department goals.

Courses

Click here for a list of Chinese and Japanese courses.