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Asian Languages and Literatures Department Website
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The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures offers a variety of courses in the languages, cultures and literatures of China and Japan. Courses are designed to develop advanced language skills and to foster an awareness and understanding of Chinese and Japanese culture, through the study of traditional and modern literary works, the reading of newspapers and the viewing of feature films and television broadcasts. In addition to the courses taught by the department, courses on contemporary Chinese language and culture are offered at Harvey Mudd College, and Korean is offered at Claremont McKenna College.
The department is staffed by eight full-time faculty with a wide range of professional interests. Allan Barr does research in the field of Chinese literature of the Ming and Qing dynasties, particularly prose fiction, and has also published translations of contemporary Chinese fiction. Eileen J. Cheng's research focuses on modern Chinese literature and culture. Sharon Hou's research covers the areas of classical poetry and intellectual history. She is also interested in the theory and pedagogy of advanced-level language instruction. Jianhsin Wu has designed a language textbook for advanced beginners of Chinese and is developing computer-assisted instructional material.
Peter Flueckiger conducts research on literary thought in early modern Japan. Lynne Miyake works mainly with Japanese literature of the tenth century, with a particular interest in women's studies and narratology. Kyoko Kurita specializes in modern Japanese literature and has a strong interest in comparative literature. Kazumi Takahashi is a specialist in applied linguistics.
Many students of Chinese and Japanese study for a semester or more in China and Japan; opportunities currently include programs in Beijing, Hangzhou, Taipei, Kyoto and Tokyo. Multimedia classrooms and a growing film library further enrich the study of Asian languages. Activities at
Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations offer a unique opportunity for students with an interest in Chinese and Japanese. Students have the option of residing in the Chinese or Japanese wing of Oldenborg, and Oldenborg hosts annual Chinese and Japanese dinners and free language films.
Proficiency in an Asian language is increasingly an asset in the modern world, and in recent years graduates in Asian Languages and Literatures have pursued careers in business, law, government and higher education.
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