2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The major in East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) develops proficiency in Chinese (EAC) and Japanese (EAJ) language and acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of China and Japan. Courses are also available for those interested in business Chinese and Japanese, classical Chinese and Japanese, film, and women's studies.
The major provides students with the foundation for further work at the graduate level in East Asian studies or allied fields (anthropology, art history, history, linguistics, political science and religion). An EALL major is excellent general preparation for entry to professional schools (business, journalism, law, medicine) or careers in foreign service, commerce, diplomacy, translation, business, import and export of information and culture, museums and libraries, tourism, among others.
A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 3000 level or above is required. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses to count toward the major; designations of satisfactory or unsatisfactory are not acceptable.
Students with previous training in Chinese or Japanese, as well as those with heritage background in these languages, should consult the undergraduate coordinator or the language coordinator of the Chinese or Japanese specialization before enrolling in any CHI, CHW, JPN, JPW course. Placement tests are given the start of each semester; consult the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures website for location and times.
UF in Chengdu at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is a summer program that provides the equivalent of the UF courses Beginning Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 1130-1131), using the same syllabus and required textbooks. Similarly, UF in Beijing at Tsinghua University provides the equivalent of UF’s Intermediate Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 2230-2231) and Advanced Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 3410-3411) through a 12-week summer session. Both transfer-credit programs also feature courses in English that may be credited toward the EAC specialization.
A yearlong full-tuition exchange program is available at Kansai Gaidai, near Osaka, Japan, which offers courses in Japanese language (all levels) and area studies focusing on Japan and its international role. There also is an exchange program with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.
Courses: All languages offered through this department fulfill the language requirements of the various colleges. Majors in either track of EALL are not allowed to minor in Asian studies (either Option 1 or 2), and conversely, Asian studies majors are not allowed to minor in either track of EALL to avoid redundancy.
Specialization: Chinese
Specialization: Japanese
For both the Chinese and Japanese Specializations
A. CHI 3410-3411 or two advanced language courses at 4000 level (language requirement)
B. Any five of the following: CHI 3403, CHI 3440, CHI 4850, CHI 4905,
CHI 4930, CHI 4935 (honors thesis), CHI 4940, CHT 3110, CHT 3123, CHT 3124,
CHT 3500, CHT 3513, CHT 4111, CHT 4122, CHT 4603, CHW 4120, CHT 4121,
CHW 4130, CHW 4140
C. Any combination of three courses from the following: Group B courses from Japanese, additional Group B Chinese courses, and other courses specifically about East Asia from disciplines such as anthropology, art history, history, religion and political science.
Exit requirement: LIN 3010 (not counted toward the 30 hours required)
Offerings vary from semester to semester, particularly within Group C. Majors should consult the appropriate undergraduate coordinator before registration every semester.
A. JPN 3410-3411 or two advanced language courses at 4000 level (language requirement)
B. Any four of the following: JPN 3730, JPN 4850, JPN 4930, JPN 4935, JPN 4940,
JPT 3100, JPT 3120, JPT 3121, JPT 3140, JPT 3150, JPT 3300, JPT 3391, JPT 4130,
JPT 4502, JPT 4510, JPW 3143, JPW 4130, JPW 4131
C. JPT 3500, and
D. Either three Group B courses from Chinese or three courses composed of additional Group B Japanese and courses specifically about East Asia from other disciplines such as history, anthropology, religion, fine arts, etc.
Course offerings vary from semester to semester, particularly within Group D. Majors should consult the appropriate undergraduate coordinator before registration every semester.
Prospective majors should be aware of the prerequisites to JPN 3410-3411 (Advanced Japanese). LIN 3010 is an exit requirement not counted toward the 30 hours. A student should take this course before taking JPN 4850.
This represents an ideal progression through the EALL major. Your actual courses may be different depending on language preparation and availability of courses. In particular, beginning language is best started semester 1 and no later than semester 3, but study abroad or accredited intensive summer courses can be used to catch up.
Several of the courses in the major count for GE-H, N of GE-S, N requirements.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
| East Asian Languages and Literatures |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts |
| Total Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Chinese (EAC), Japanese (EAJ) |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.aall.ufl.edu/degrees/ |
The major in East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) develops proficiency in Chinese (EAC) and Japanese (EAJ) language and acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of China and Japan. Courses are also available for those interested in business Chinese and Japanese, classical Chinese and Japanese, film, and women's studies.
The major provides students with the foundation for further work at the graduate level in East Asian studies or allied fields (anthropology, art history, history, linguistics, political science and religion). An EALL major is excellent general preparation for entry to professional schools (business, journalism, law, medicine) or careers in foreign service, commerce, diplomacy, translation, business, import and export of information and culture, museums and libraries, tourism, among others.
A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 3000 level or above is required. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses to count toward the major; designations of satisfactory or unsatisfactory are not acceptable.
Placement
Students with previous training in Chinese or Japanese, as well as those with heritage background in these languages, should consult the undergraduate coordinator or the language coordinator of the Chinese or Japanese specialization before enrolling in any CHI, CHW, JPN, JPW course. Placement tests are given the start of each semester; consult the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures website for location and times.
Overseas Study
UF in Chengdu at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is a summer program that provides the equivalent of the UF courses Beginning Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 1130-1131), using the same syllabus and required textbooks. Similarly, UF in Beijing at Tsinghua University provides the equivalent of UF’s Intermediate Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 2230-2231) and Advanced Chinese 1, 2 (CHI 3410-3411) through a 12-week summer session. Both transfer-credit programs also feature courses in English that may be credited toward the EAC specialization.
A yearlong full-tuition exchange program is available at Kansai Gaidai, near Osaka, Japan, which offers courses in Japanese language (all levels) and area studies focusing on Japan and its international role. There also is an exchange program with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.
Courses: All languages offered through this department fulfill the language requirements of the various colleges. Majors in either track of EALL are not allowed to minor in Asian studies (either Option 1 or 2), and conversely, Asian studies majors are not allowed to minor in either track of EALL to avoid redundancy.
Specialization: Chinese
Specialization: Japanese
For both the Chinese and Japanese Specializations
A. CHI 3410-3411 or two advanced language courses at 4000 level (language requirement)
B. Any five of the following: CHI 3403, CHI 3440, CHI 4850, CHI 4905,
CHI 4930, CHI 4935 (honors thesis), CHI 4940, CHT 3110, CHT 3123, CHT 3124,
CHT 3500, CHT 3513, CHT 4111, CHT 4122, CHT 4603, CHW 4120, CHT 4121,
CHW 4130, CHW 4140
C. Any combination of three courses from the following: Group B courses from Japanese, additional Group B Chinese courses, and other courses specifically about East Asia from disciplines such as anthropology, art history, history, religion and political science.
Exit requirement: LIN 3010 (not counted toward the 30 hours required)
Offerings vary from semester to semester, particularly within Group C. Majors should consult the appropriate undergraduate coordinator before registration every semester.
A. JPN 3410-3411 or two advanced language courses at 4000 level (language requirement)
B. Any four of the following: JPN 3730, JPN 4850, JPN 4930, JPN 4935, JPN 4940,
JPT 3100, JPT 3120, JPT 3121, JPT 3140, JPT 3150, JPT 3300, JPT 3391, JPT 4130,
JPT 4502, JPT 4510, JPW 3143, JPW 4130, JPW 4131
C. JPT 3500, and
D. Either three Group B courses from Chinese or three courses composed of additional Group B Japanese and courses specifically about East Asia from other disciplines such as history, anthropology, religion, fine arts, etc.
Course offerings vary from semester to semester, particularly within Group D. Majors should consult the appropriate undergraduate coordinator before registration every semester.
Prospective majors should be aware of the prerequisites to JPN 3410-3411 (Advanced Japanese). LIN 3010 is an exit requirement not counted toward the 30 hours. A student should take this course before taking JPN 4850.
This represents an ideal progression through the EALL major. Your actual courses may be different depending on language preparation and availability of courses. In particular, beginning language is best started semester 1 and no later than semester 3, but study abroad or accredited intensive summer courses can be used to catch up.
Several of the courses in the major count for GE-H, N of GE-S, N requirements.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Maintain 2.0 UF GPA
Semester 3:
- Complete one Chinese or Japanese course
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional Chinese or Japanese course with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Semester 5:
- Complete 2 additional East Asian language and literature-related courses with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements —
Structure of a CLAS Degree.
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHI 1130 Beginning Chinese 1 or JPN 1130 Beginning Japanese 1 | 5 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHI 1131 Beginning Chinese 2 or JPN 1131 Beginning Japanese 2 | 5 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHI 2230 Intermediate Chinese 1 or JPN 2230 Intermediate Japanese 1 | 5 |
| CHT 3500 Chinese Culture (GE-H, N) or Major elective (CHT 3100) series (GE-H, N) for Chinese Specialization (EAC) or JPT 3500 Japanese Culture (GE-H, N) for Japanese Specialization (EAJ) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Major elective (CHT/JPT 3100 series) (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHI 2231 Intermediate Chinese 2 or JPN 2231 Intermediate Japanese 2 | 5 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| CHI 3410 Advanced Chinese 1 (GE-S, N) or JPN 3410 Advanced Japanese 1 (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (GE-H) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Major elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| CHI 3411 Advanced Chinese 2 (GE-H, N) or JPN 3411 Advanced Japanese 2 (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Major elective (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
| Major elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
| Major elective (4000 level or above) | 3 |
| Science laboratory (GE-P or GE-B) | 1 |
| Senior thesis option or elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Electives (3000 level or above) | 9 |
| Major electives (3000 level or above) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |