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Asian and Slavic Languages and LiteraturesChair: Margaret MillsProfessors: W. South Coblin, Chuanren Ke, Philip Lutgendorf, Margaret H. Mills, Frederick Smith (Religious Studies/Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures) Professors emeriti: Vadim Kreyd, Norman Luxenburg, Ray J. Parrott Jr., Helene A. Scriabine, Harry B. Weber Associate professors: Robert W. Leutner, Maureen Robertson (Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures/Cinema and Comparative Literature), Helen Shen, Russell Valentino Associate professor emeritus: Christopher A. Wertz Assistant professors: Jennifer Feeley, Ikuko Yuasa Assistant professor emerita: Miriam J. Gelfand Lecturers: Satoru Ishikawa, Irina Kostina, Jitka Sonkova, Xiaoyuan Zhao Undergraduate degrees: B.A. in Asian Languages and Literature, Russian Undergraduate nondegree programs: Minor in Asian Languages, Russian Graduate degrees: M.A. in Asian Civilizations, Russian Web site: http://www.uiowa.edu/~asll The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures offers instruction in languages of Asia and eastern Europe as well as in the literatures, civilizations, and cultures of the regions. In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, the department welcomes students from across the University to enroll in courses that complement their degree programs or that satisfy personal interests. Undergraduate ProgramsThe department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Asian languages and literature and in Russian, a minor in Asian languages, and a minor in Russian.The major in Asian languages and literature is intended for students who wish to concentrate on one of the language and literature programs offered by the department. Students interested in Asian studies may add a second major by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in international studies with an emphasis in Asian studies; see International Studies in the Catalog. The major in Asian languages and literature offers students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in an Asian language while they study the people, literatures, and cultures of Asia. Many students find that they can combine an Asian languages and literature major conveniently with a major in international studies, history, political science, art history, religion, sociology, journalism, business, anthropology, or other disciplines. Graduates have found careers in education, government, communications, business, and other fields in the United States and abroad. The program also provides excellent background for advanced study in a variety of fields in the humanities and social sciences and for professional schools, such as law and business. The Russian major trains students in both written and spoken Russian and in Russian literature, culture, and civilization. The department encourages students to pursue a second major (e.g., global health, history, linguistics, political science) and to develop their interests in related or complementary fields. Students interested in focusing on a broader interdisciplinary understanding of the region may pursue a second major in International Studies. Training in Russian is often an important asset to careers in the natural and physical sciences, engineering, medicine, business, journalism, library and information science, and the social and military sciences. It also may be appropriate preparation for study of law or international relations as well as Slavic languages and literatures, comparative literature, and other humanistic disciplines. Some governmental agencies are interested in job candidates who have advanced training in Russian; these agencies give preference to applicants who combine strong language proficiency with a well-rounded background in area studies. Students who develop an exceptional facility with the Russian language may pursue careers in literary and technical translation and interpretation. Bachelor of Arts in Asian Languages and LiteratureThe Bachelor of Arts in Asian languages and literature requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 30-40 s.h. of work for the major. Students choose from four tracks: Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, and Sanskrit; required credit for the major depends on choice of track. Transfer work is accepted to satisfy some requirements of the major, but at least half of the semester hours of advanced work required for the major must be earned at The University of Iowa. Students must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program.CHINESE TRACK COURSESStudents must successfully complete 039:105-039:106 Second-Year Chinese First-Second Semester (10 s.h.) at The University of Iowa with a grade of C or higher, or the equivalent, before they enroll in the following course work.
One of these:
One of these advanced language courses (3 s.h.):
Students also must complete two of the following, to support the study of literature and culture.
Only courses that pertain to Chinese culture or to the methodology of literary or cultural studies can be counted toward this requirement. Content for the following courses may vary by semester or course section; see departmental advisor for approval.
HINDI TRACK COURSES
A list of advanced courses is available from the department. *Students may substitute 6 s.h. of 100-level courses in South Asian studies, with the approval of their major advisors. JAPANESE TRACK COURSES
Lists of advanced courses are available from the department. SANSKRIT TRACK COURSES
A list of advanced courses is available from the department. *Students may substitute 6 s.h. of advanced courses (100-level) in South Asian studies, with the approval of their major advisors. Students of Sanskrit and Hindi are urged to fulfill the General Education Program requirement in historical perspectives (3 s.h.) by completing 016:007 Civilizations of Asia: South Asia. Bachelor of Arts in RussianThe Bachelor of Arts in Russian requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 31 s.h. of work for the major earned in advanced Russian courses. Students must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program.The major in Russian requires the following courses. One of these:
Both of these sequences:
*Four of these (Russian/East European culture):
*Students may substitute one of the following Slavic language two-course sequences for one of the four required Russian/East European culture courses (see list above). Availability of Croatian and Polish language courses varies.
Students majoring in Russian are urged to choose elective courses in economics, geography, history, political science, global health, and international studies. Nearly every avenue of professional training and employment requires a solid background in Russian area studies. For example, criteria for U.S. government employment include substantive knowledge in history, economics, political science, sociological disciplines, scientific specialties, demography, military-related skills, and in some cases cultural and religious background. In-depth knowledge of literature or linguistics without other substantive background may be of limited practical use in gaining employment. B.A. with Teacher LicensureTeacher Licensure in Chinese and JapaneseChinese and Japanese majors interested in licensure to teach in elementary and/or secondary schools must successfully complete the requirements for a major, or the equivalent, plus designated pedagogy and linguistics courses in the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. In addition, students must be admitted to the College of Education's foreign language Teacher Education Program. Several courses in the College of Education are required, as is one semester of student teaching, taken in the senior year. Contact the College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning for more information.Students who plan to use a Chinese or Japanese minor to teach at the elementary and/or secondary level must contact the College of Education for requirements. Teacher Licensure in RussianRussian majors interested in licensure to teach in elementary and/or secondary schools must successfully complete the requirements for a major in Russian and must be admitted to the College of Education's foreign language Teacher Education Program. Several courses in the College of Education are required, as is one semester of student teaching in the senior year. All students in the program have the option of earning a K-12 endorsement to teach Russian along with the bachelor's degree. For information about the foreign languages Teacher Education Program and graduate programs in foreign language education, contact the Department of Teaching and Learning (College of Education).Students who plan to use a Russian minor to teach at the elementary and/or secondary level must contact the College of Education for requirements. Four-Year Graduation PlanB.A. in Asian Languages and LiteratureThe following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan. (Courses in the major are those required to complete the major; they may be offered by departments other than the major department.)Before the third semester begins: for students in Chinese and Japanese tracks, language work begun (students in the Hindi and Sanskrit tracks may begin language work in their sophomore year) and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduation Before the fifth semester begins: at least first-year language competency and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: at least second-year language competency and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: at least third-year, first-semester language competency and one additional course in the major (two additional courses in the Japanese track) During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate B.A. in RussianBefore the third semester begins: competence in first-year Russian and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduationBefore the fifth semester begins: competence in second-year Russian and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: competence in third-year Russian, an additional course in the major, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester: competence in fourth-year Russian and two more courses in the major During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate HonorsHonors in Asian Languages and LiteratureStudents who maintain a cumulative University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33 are encouraged to enroll in the University of Iowa Honors Program. With consent of the department chair and a faculty sponsor (an Asian specialist from any department), students register for 039:191 Honors Tutorial and 039:195 Senior Honors Thesis. To receive a B.A. with honors, students must complete an acceptable thesis based on original research.Honors in RussianRussian majors with junior or senior standing, a g.p.a. of at least 3.33 in Russian, and a cumulative University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33 may enroll in the honors program in Russian. An extensive reading program with discussions, regular reports, and a semester paper constitute each honors work unit of 3 s.h. Students may take up to 9 s.h. of honors in Russian. Contact the University of Iowa Honors Program for more information about honors study at Iowa.Minor in Asian LanguagesThe minor in Asian languages requires a minimum of 15 s.h. (or 14 s.h. for the Hindi emphasis), including 12 s.h. in advanced courses taken at The University of Iowa. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in the minor. Course work in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. Students may earn the minor with an emphasis in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, or Sanskrit. Course work for each emphasis is as follows.Students with a Chinese emphasis must complete 039:115-039:116, 039:128-039:129, and one course chosen from 039:141, 039:142, or 039:180. Students with a Hindi emphasis may complete the advanced course requirement with 11 s.h., and the minor with a total of 14 s.h. The courses 039:123 and 039:124 do not count as advanced courses for the minor. Students with a Japanese emphasis must choose one of the advanced courses from literature, culture, or linguistics courses. A list of courses approved for the minor is available from the department. Students with a Sanskrit emphasis must complete at least 12 s.h. of advanced courses chosen from 039:111, 039:112, 039:113, 039:186, 039:187, and 039:216. They may not count 039:110 as an advanced course for the minor. Minor in RussianThe minor in Russian requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in Russian, including 12 s.h. in advanced courses taken at The University of Iowa. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in the minor. Course work in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. Students may count a maximum of 3 s.h. taught in English toward the minor. The department recommends that students choose 100-level courses for the minor, such as the sequences 041:109-041:110, 041:111-041:112, and 041:113-041:114.Courses for NonmajorsThe department offers several opportunities for students who wish to study the languages of Asia, South Asia, and eastern Europe. Language study is available in Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Sanskrit, and Uzbek.Students who have had experience with Japanese or Russian should take the Japanese or Russian Foreign Language Placement Test, offered during summer orientation programs and at other times during the year by Evaluation and Examination Service. The tests help determine the level at which a student should begin Japanese or Russian language study at The University of Iowa. Students with backgrounds in Chinese, Hindi, Korean, or Sanskrit may receive individual evaluations from the department. The department also offers survey courses in Russian literature and culture, a monograph course on Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, and courses on women in Russian society, Russia today, and Russian and Slavic civilization and folklore, all taught in English. Foreign Language and General EducationThe department offers course sequences that students may use to fulfill the foreign language requirement of the General Education Program. Sequences are available in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Sanskrit.The Chinese sequence 039:008, 039:009, 039:105, and 039:106 fulfills the General Education foreign language requirement and is most appropriate for students who have no background in Chinese. Students who have participated in 165:814 Iowa in Tianjin after completing 039:008-039:009, and students from Chinese-speaking families who perform exceptionally well in 039:008-039:009, may substitute 039:107 and 039:114 for 039:105-039:106. Students who have taken 039:107 and/or 039:114 should not enroll in 039:105 and/or 039:106. High school students, part-time University of Iowa students, and full-time UI students who do not plan to satisfy the General Education foreign language requirement with Chinese may wish to take the sequence 039:003, 039:004, 039:010, and 039:011 (none are approved for General Education in foreign language), followed by 039:105-039:106. Additional course work is available, including advanced Chinese, classical Chinese, and business Chinese. The Hindi sequence 039:123, 039:124, 039:126, and 039:127 fulfills the General Education foreign language requirement. Additional courses are available for students who want to learn more. The Japanese sequence 39J:010, 39J:012, 39J:101, and 39J:102 is most appropriate for students who have not studied Japanese. Those with some prior study should take 39J:011, 39J:012, 39J:101, and 39J:102 to fulfill the General Education foreign language requirement. Additional course work is available, including classical Japanese. The Korean sequence 039:040, 039:041, 039:042, and 039:043 leads to elementary/intermediate proficiency in Korean. Students who complete 039:043 Second-Year Korean: Second Semester may request recognition of their proficiency and may fulfill the General Education foreign language requirement; contact the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students with no background in Russian should begin their study with 041:001. The sequence 041:001, 041:002, 041:003, and 041:004 can be used to fulfill the General Education foreign language requirement. The Sanskrit sequence 039:110, 039:111, 039:112, and 039:113 completes the foreign language component of the General Education Program. Additional courses are available. Certificate in International BusinessStudents of Chinese, Japanese, and Hindi may participate in a program leading to the Certificate in International Business, offered jointly by the Henry B. Tippie College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The wide range of electives permits undergraduate students to tailor the program to their individual interests and to complement majors in the Tippie College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Graduate ProgramsThe Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures offers a Master of Arts in Asian civilizations and in Russian. The department is not accepting graduate students in Russian for 2008-09.The program prepares students for doctoral study in a variety of disciplines. The program is also of interest to students with nonacademic career plans for whom graduate-level work in an Asian language and culture would be useful. Students in professional programs are encouraged to consider working concurrently toward a degree in Asian civilizations. Application materials are available from the department, as is specific information on program tracks (Hindi language and literature; Sanskrit language and literature; South Asian studies; Chinese literature and culture; Chinese linguistics; teaching Chinese as a foreign language; interdisciplinary Chinese studies; teaching Japanese as a foreign language; Japanese studies; and interdisciplinary Japanese studies). Master of Arts in Asian CivilizationsThe Master of Arts in Asian Civilizations requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit, including 24 s.h. earned in residence at The University of Iowa. All students must maintain a g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher. Detailed information on degree requirements is sent to all applicants.By the end of the first semester in residence, students propose a study plan developed in consultation with their advisor and in accordance with guidelines for specializations within the program. By the end of the final semester in residence, students are expected to demonstrate, either by departmental examination or the successful completion of courses at the appropriate level, advanced competence in Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, or Sanskrit, defined generally as corresponding to the fourth-year level of language course work in Chinese or Japanese and the third-year level in Hindi and Sanskrit. AdmissionApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures requires a g.p.a. of at least 3.00 for regular admission and a g.p.a. of at least 2.75 for conditional admission.Applicants must submit a statement of purpose, a research paper written in English, three letters of recommendation, and GRE General Test scores. Applicants whose first language is not English must score at least 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 97 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL). Both international and U.S. graduate applications requesting financial support for the following academic year are due February 1. All other applications are accepted until April 15 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission. Study AbroadThe department strongly urges its students to seek opportunities for summer language study and study abroad to accelerate the language acquisition process. The University's memberships in the American Institute of Indian Studies and the China Cooperative Language and Study Programs consortium help facilitate students' access to quality international programs in India and China. The government of the People's Republic of China offers scholarships for two students to live and study in Mainland China each year.The UI-Nanzan Exchange allows Iowa students to pay Iowa tuition, room, and board while attending the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan. There also is a cooperative agreement with the Landour Language School in the Himalayan foothills of India. The South Asian Studies Program has launched a new study abroad program in Mysore and Bangalore, India, where students have the opportunity to study a variety of aspects of traditional and modern Indian civilization. Iowa students participate in summer, semester, or academic year programs in Russian under the auspices of the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR), the association that directs academic language training programs in the cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladimir. Many students participate in summer, semester-long, and year-long study abroad programs in India, China, and Japan offered through other U.S. universities. In many cases credit is transferable, and it is possible for a student to study abroad and still complete the Four-Year Graduation Plan. There are many resources available for funding research and study abroad. It also may be possible for students to apply University of Iowa financial aid to their study abroad programs. Contact the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures or the Office for Study Abroad for more information. Summer Study, InternshipsThe department offers an intensive course of language study (second year) each summer in which students complete the equivalent of one academic year of study (equivalent of one course for each of two semesters, totaling 8 s.h.). Scholarships are available for summer intensive Russian.Students are encouraged to enrich their programs of study through internships designed to combine work experience in Asia or the United States with study or research projects. The University's Pomerantz Career Center keeps a list of internships. ActivitiesStudent AssociationsStudents have many opportunities to enrich their studies in Asian languages and literature while living in Iowa City. The University sponsors student associations for students from many Asian countries, including mainland China, Japan, Korea, India, Pakistan, and Taiwan. All University of Iowa students are welcome to join. Various international community groups sponsor cultural events and holiday celebrations throughout the year.International Crossroads CommunityThe International Crossroads Community, located in Hillcrest Residence Hall, welcomes both American and international students who wish to broaden their knowledge of international issues and foreign languages and cultures. Its programs include weekly language dinners with students and faculty, public festivals and celebrations of cultural holidays, educational presentations on topics such as study abroad and international careers, and music and theater performances. The community's Japanese House is a focal point for activities among resident and nonresident students and the Japanese Student Association.FacilitiesLanguage Media CenterThe University's Language Media Center provides facilities for language learning, teaching, and research. Equipment in the center includes state-of-the-art computer, audio, and video facilities as well as standard and short-wave radios, tape and cassette recorders, record players, and soundproof recording rooms. An electronic classroom, a soundproof workroom, and a library of tape, disc, and cassette recordings also are available.University of Iowa LibrariesSince 1960 the University of Iowa Libraries has routinely acquired most American titles in Asian studies and selected overseas scholarly publications in English and other Western languages. The Main Library's Asian collection includes approximately 80,000 volumes in Asian languages and about 140,000 Western-language volumes on Asian subjects. Since 1975, the University has been a member of the Library of Congress Foreign Currency Exchange Program for Indian books and periodicals. The library's nonprint media collection includes a growing number of Asian feature films. A Chinese-Japanese-Korean computer terminal gives students and faculty access to the growing Research Libraries Information Network database in Asian languages.Financial SupportUndergraduate and graduate students have access to the following financial aid and scholarship resources. Contact the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures for application information.Cheng/Liu Scholarship: Undergraduate and graduate students currently majoring in Chinese in the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures at The University of Iowa may apply for the Cheng/Liu Scholarship. The award can be used for summer Chinese language study. Fairall Scholarship: Undergraduate or graduate majors who have attended and/or graduated from Iowa elementary or secondary schools may be nominated by the department to receive a Fairall Scholarship. Preference is given to Japanese studies students. Applications are available late spring, with scholarships to be awarded the following fall semester. Foreign language and area studies fellowships: Only U.S. citizens are eligible. Graduate students combining work in Asian languages at an advanced level with interdisciplinary or professional programs may apply. The award is offered by International Programs for academic year and summer language study. Graduate assistantships: The department offers teaching assistantships for graduate students in the program. All applicants to graduate study in the program receive information on applying for an assistantship. Assistantships are awarded each spring for the following academic year. Graduate international research: Opportunities for funding research abroad include Stanley Fellowships for Graduate Student Research Abroad, CIREH Research Scholarships in International Health, Fulbright Grants, and Foreign Language Area Scholarships. Summer language scholarships: Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students may compete for a Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization Summer Language Scholarship, to be used for intensive summer language study in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, or Sanskrit. Eight to ten awards of $2,000-$2,500 are made each summer. Applications are due March 1. Support for undergraduate study abroad: Opportunities for undergraduates to study abroad include the Presidential Scholarships for Study Abroad and the Stanley Scholarships for International Research and Study. Courses
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