Eastern Asian Languages and Literatures -- Chinese track

The major in East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL – Chinese track) develops proficiency in Chinese language and acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of China. Courses are also available for those interested in business Chinese, 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 (linguistics, history, religion, and art history). An EALL major is excellent general preparation for entry to professional schools (medicine, law), foreign service, diplomacy, translation, business, import and export of information and culture, museums and libraries, tourism, and the like.

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.)

The Chinese specialization requires the following:
A. CHI 3410 and CHI 3411 (language requirement)
B. Any four of the following, of which at least two must be at the 4000 level: CHI 4850, CHI 4930, CHI 3440, CHI 4940, CHI 4935 (honors thesis), CHT 3123, CHT 3124, CHT 4111, CHW 4120, CHW 4130, CHW 4140, FOL 3932 (content requirement)
C. CHI 3500 or CHT 3110 or CHN 4905; and
D. Either three Group B courses from Japanese or three courses composed of additional Group B Chinese and courses specifically on East Asia from other disciplines (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 CHI 3410 and CHI 3411 (Advanced Chinese 1 and 2). This concentration requires LIN 3010 as an exit requirement not counted toward the 30 hours. A student should take this course before taking CHI 4850.

BA in EALL (Chinese track) Undergraduate Advisor:
Dr. Cynthia Chennault, Associate Professor in Pre-Modern Chinese Poetry
UF Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures
478 Grinter Hall • PO Box 115565 • Gainesville, FL 32611-5565
Office Ph: 352-392-2014 • Dept. Fax: 352-392-1443
cchenna@aall.ufl.edu