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Fall 2025term list

  • CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese

    Introduction to Chinese sentence structure and writing system, together with the development of basic aural/oral skills, with attention to the cultural context. Students who have learned spoken Mandarin Chinese at home or in another context, but who are unable to read or write, are encouraged to register for Chinese 280. Prerequisites:

    Not open to students whose previous Chinese language experience exceeds the requirements of CHIN 101.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Lin Deng

  • CHIN 204: Intermediate Chinese

    Expansion of vocabulary and learning of complex sentence forms, with equal emphasis on the development of the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 103 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 204 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Lei Yang, Xuping Sun

  • CHIN 204: Intermediate Chinese

    Expansion of vocabulary and learning of complex sentence forms, with equal emphasis on the development of the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 103 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 204 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Lei Yang, Xuping Sun

  • CHIN 258: Classical Chinese Thought: Wisdom and Advice from Ancient Masters

    Behind the skyscrapers and the modern technology of present-day China stand the ancient Chinese philosophers, whose influence penetrates every aspect of society. This course introduces the teachings of various foundational thinkers: Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Sunzi, Zhuangzi, and Hanfeizi, who flourished from the fifth-second centuries B.C. Topics include kinship, friendship, self-improvement, freedom, the art of war, and the relationship between human beings and nature. Aiming to bring Chinese wisdom to the context of daily life, this course opens up new possibilities to better understand the self and the world. No knowledge of Chinese is required. 6 credits; HI, Humanistic Inquiry, IS, International Studies; offered Fall 2025 · Lei Yang

  • CHIN 350: Reading Chinese Comics

    This course selects a range of popular comics as primary reading materials. Through these multimodal materials, students will gain important cultural and historical knowledge about China, expand vocabulary on a variety of cultural and societal topics, and most importantly, develop proficiency in producing descriptions and third-person narratives, both orally and in writing.

     Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 206 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 300 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; IS, International Studies, LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Fall 2025 · Lin Deng

  • JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese

    Introduction to the Japanese sentence structure and writing system, together with the development of basic aural/oral skills, with attention to cultural context. Prerequisites:

    Not open to students whose previous Japanese language experience exceeds the requirements of JAPN 101.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Noboru Tomonari

  • JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese

    Introduction to the Japanese sentence structure and writing system, together with the development of basic aural/oral skills, with attention to cultural context. Prerequisites:

    Not open to students whose previous Japanese language experience exceeds the requirements of JAPN 101.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Noboru Tomonari

  • JAPN 204: Intermediate Japanese

    Emphasis is on the development of reading skills, especially the mastery of kanji, with some work on spoken Japanese through the use of audiovisual materials. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 103 with a grader of C- or better or received a score of 204 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Miaki Habuka

  • JAPN 204: Intermediate Japanese

    Emphasis is on the development of reading skills, especially the mastery of kanji, with some work on spoken Japanese through the use of audiovisual materials. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 103 with a grader of C- or better or received a score of 204 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Fall 2025 · Miaki Habuka

  • JAPN 248: Literature and Beauty in Modern Japan

    This course introduces modern Japanese literature from the late 19th century to the 1960s, examining its evolution through the lens of “Beauty” as both an aesthetic and cultural concept. We will explore how literature emerged as a fine art, engaging with modern Western aesthetic theories to interrogate notions of “modernness” and its intersection with ethical concerns. In addition to studying major writers and works, we will analyze literature’s response to historical contexts, addressing themes such as class division, alienation, scientific progress, colonialism, urbanization, and war.

     6 credits; IS, International Studies, LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis, WR2 Writing Requirement 2; offered Fall 2025 · Chie Tokuyama

  • JAPN 355: Advanced Reading: Contemporary Japanese Prose

    This course explores various aspects of contemporary Japanese culture and society through an intensive reading of a variety of texts written in Japanese. Students become familiar with diverse genres of writing and formality of styles by analyzing authentic materials, which include popular fiction, newspaper articles, and scholarly essays. The course aims to develop all aspects of communicative skills (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) in addition to enhancing academic skills such as close-reading, summarizing, and critiquing texts. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 206 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 206 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; IS, International Studies, LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Fall 2025 · Chie Tokuyama

Winter 2026term list

  • CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese

    Continuation of Chinese 101. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 101 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 102 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Xuping Sun

  • CHIN 205: Intermediate Chinese

    Continuation of Chinese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills the language requirement. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 204 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 205 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam OR CHIN 280 with a grade of C- or better.

     6 credits; LP Language Requirement, No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Lin Deng

  • CHIN 205: Intermediate Chinese

    Continuation of Chinese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills the language requirement. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 204 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 205 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam OR CHIN 280 with a grade of C- or better.

     6 credits; LP Language Requirement, No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Lin Deng

  • JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 101. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 101 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 102 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Noboru Tomonari

  • JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 101. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 101 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 102 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Noboru Tomonari

  • JAPN 205: Intermediate Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills language requirement. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 204 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 205 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; LP Language Requirement, No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Miaki Habuka

  • JAPN 205: Intermediate Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills language requirement. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 204 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 205 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; LP Language Requirement, No Exploration; offered Winter 2026 · Miaki Habuka

  • JAPN 344: Japan Trends: Lifestyle, Society, and Culture

    In this advanced Japanese language course, we will explore a wide range of concepts, social media buzzwords, and cultural phenomena that constitute the fabric of everyday life in Japan today. From “geeks” and “idols” dominating the cultural scene to the “working poor” and “hikikomori,” who represent the precarity Japan faces in the contexts of economic, political and psychological crisis, the course delves into the aspects of key phenomena surrounding contemporary Japanese society. You will develop skills to read, analyze, summarize, and critique various texts written in Japanese, including newspaper articles, scholarly essays, literary texts, and films, while becoming familiar with historical contexts in which these keywords emerged and are used. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 206 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 206 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; IS, International Studies, LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis; offered Winter 2026 · Chie Tokuyama

Spring 2026term list

  • CHIN 103: Elementary Chinese

    Continuation of Chinese 101, 102. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 102 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 103 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Spring 2026 · Lei Yang

  • CHIN 206: Chinese in Cultural Context

    This course advances students’ proficiency in oral and written Chinese, at the same time integrating elements of traditional Chinese civilization and modern Chinese society. Emphasis is on cultural understanding and appropriate language use. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 205 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 206 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Spring 2026 · Lin Deng

  • CHIN 212: Discovering Chinese Medicine

    Unveil the ancient world of Chinese medicine by exploring a rich blend of historical sources, from classical texts and excavated manuscripts (in translation) to medical images, tools, and artifacts. Spanning two millennia from the dawn of Chinese civilization, this course invites students to discover the social and material history behind the foundational concepts, diagnostic techniques, and treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine.

     6 credits; HI, Humanistic Inquiry, IS, International Studies, CX, Cultural/Literature; offered Spring 2026 · Lin Deng

  • CHIN 360: Classical Chinese

    This course introduces to students the essentials of classical Chinese through a close reading of authentic materials. A wide range of genres, including prose, poems, idioms, and short stories, will be introduced to enrich students’ understanding of various writing conventions and styles. The historical, cultural, and literary forces that shape these cultural works also will be examined. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 206 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 300 on the Carleton Chinese Placement exam.

     6 credits; LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis, LP Language Requirement; offered Spring 2026 · Lei Yang

  • JAPN 103: Elementary Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 102. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 102 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 103 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Spring 2026 · Chie Tokuyama

  • JAPN 103: Elementary Japanese

    Continuation of Japanese 102. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 102 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 103 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Spring 2026 · Chie Tokuyama

  • JAPN 206: Japanese in Cultural Context

    This course advances students’ proficiency in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Japanese. The course also integrates elements of traditional Japanese civilization and modern Japanese society, emphasizing cultural understanding and situationally appropriate language use. Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 205 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 206 on the Carleton Japanese Placement exam.

     6 credits; No Exploration; offered Spring 2026 · Noboru Tomonari