Frequently Asked Questions

EALC teaches Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. In general, we offer four levels of each language every year (each level begins in the fall only).

First- through third-year languages classes are team-taught by supervising faculty members and graduate students serving as Associate Instructors (AI’s).

For more information on the language programs, see the individual language program websites.

• Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean

No. You may only earn one major OR one minor within EALC.

Within the College of Arts and Sciences: Students with EALC/EAS major may simultaneously pursue other majors within the College.

Some fields of interest to EALC/EAS majors are:

• Economics
• Pre-professional (law or medicine);
• International studies;
• Political science
• Another language, and/or linguistics;
• Telecommunications;
• Anthropology;
• Psychology;
• History;
• Computer science;
• Religious studies and philosophy;
• Fine arts/art history;
• Comparative literature

Students are also encouraged to minor in disciplines outside of EALC. To declare a second (or third) major or a minor, please contact the relevant department.

NOTE: The Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) offers a certificate program. LAMP allows students within the College to combine their primary interest in their major(s) with courses in business and management. Admission to LAMP is by application only. For more information, visit the LAMP web site.

Outside of the College of Arts and Sciences: Sometimes College students wish to pursue a second degree outside of the College, in such fields as business, journalism, informatics, HPER, or SPEA. To receive a second simultaneous degree requires careful planning and applications through both the outside degree-granting unit and the College itself. For more information, please consult with your academic advisor.

Students wishing to minor in an area outside of the College should consult with the degree-granting unit offering the desired minor.

NOTE: EALC students interested in earning secondary teacher certification in Chinese or Japanese through the School of Education must complete all the degree requirements for the EALC/EAS major and the secondary teacher education program. Since there are many requirements for both the EALC/EAS major and the teaching certificate (including specific sequencing in the teaching methods courses), it is essential that students work closely with both the EALC and the School of Education advisors. For information about the secondary teacher certification program, candidates should contact: Office of Teacher Education, 1000 School of Education (front desk), 812-856-8500.

The Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) offers a certificate program. LAMP allows students within the College to combine their primary interest in their major(s) with courses in business and management. Admission to LAMP is by application only. For more information, visit the LAMP web site.

NOTE: EALC students interested in earning secondary teacher certification in Chinese or Japanese through the School of Education must complete all the degree requirements for the EALC/EAS major and the secondary teacher education program. Since there are many requirements for both the EALC/EAS major and the teaching certificate (including specific sequencing in the teaching methods courses), it is essential that students work closely with both the EALC and the School of Education advisors. For information about the secondary teacher certification program, candidates should contact: Office of Teacher Education, 1000 School of Education (front desk), 812-856-8500.

Native speakers are welcome to major in EALC/EAS. Native speakers may study their native language. For example, if you are a native speaker of Chinese, you would not need to learn either Japanese or Korean to complete language requirements for our majors or for our language minor. Of course, they are also welcome to tackle a new language.

Yes. EALC allows native Chinese, Japanese, and Korean speakers to waive their foreign language requirements by either the EALC Proficiency Form or Proficiency Testing. Click the languages above to be taken to the appropriate webpage.

First, you should visit the Office of Overseas Study website to see descriptions of the various programs available in the country in which you wish to study.

Second, attend an Overseas Study 101 session, a general informational meeting about study abroad programs, offered weekly during the fall and spring.

Third, make an appointment with the East Asian program specialist in the Office of Overseas Study; this advisor can describe the specifics of the programs available.

Fourth, once you have been accepted to an overseas study program, work with your major advisor to choose the classes that will best fulfill your specific degree requirements, allowing you to graduate in a timely manner.

Language courses: Upon a student’s return from overseas, language credits will be determined by the departmental placement/proficiency test. Contact the appropriate language program coordinator. We also recommend you bring back your course materials (syllabus, texts, assignments, quizzes/tests, etc.) for the coordinator to review during your interview.

Non-language courses: Students must retain and submit course materials (syllabus, list of readings, texts, assignments, notes, quizzes, tests, and papers) for review. Students should give their materials to the academic advisor. In coordination with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the academic advisor will ask an appropriate faculty member to evaluate the course.

We utilize the same evaluation process for transfer credits (both domestic and international) as we do for classes from overseas study programs.

No. Since language programs often differ significantly from institution to institution, you must take the departmental placement test before registering for any language course in EALC—excepting 1^st year, 1^st semester, of course. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate language program coordinator.

Students must take the departmental placement exam in order to determine special credit eligibility:

• Placement into C/J/K 101: no special credit.
• Placement into C/J/K 102: 4 hours of special credit in C/J/K 101 upon completion of special credit application, available from main EALC office (2035, Global School).
• Placement into C/J/K 201: 8 hours of special credit in C/J/K 101 and C/J/K 102 upon completion of application.
• Placement into C/J/K 202 or higher: student must successfully complete placement course with “C-” or higher (although “C” needed to advance to next level) and special credit application. By placing into and successfully completing C/J/K 202, student eligible for 12 hours of special credit in C/J/K 101-201; by placing into and successfully completing C/J/K 301 or higher, student eligible for 16 hours of special credit in C/J/K 101-202.
  
  NOTE: International students are not eligible for special credit in their native language.
• Special Credit application form is available online.

First, you must place yourself on the waitlist.

Second, even if you are still on the waitlist when classes begin, you must attend the class. You should not miss the first day of any language class, since important matters will be explained on that day. Make sure to let your instructor know immediately (at the first class meeting) that you are on the waitlist and wish to enroll in the class.

You can use your EALC/EAS degree in almost any field. While some students only major in EALC/EAS, many of our students also pursue a second major. They combine our EALC/EAS major with a second major or degree (or certificate) to develop a broader perspective that will complement their knowledge of East Asia.

Depending on their combination of courses and experiences, students may find jobs in such fields as international relations, news organizations, technology, government, or business management and marketing. Some go on to graduate or professional school, and some become K-12 educators. For some specific examples of our graduates’ professions, please contact the academic advisor.