Permission from the chair of the East Asian studies faculty when declaring the major. The chair and the student's major adviser will verify a study plan of courses intended to satisfy major requirements. Note that a single course may fulfill more than one breadth requirement. A. Two courses in Chinese history. Other Asian area courses would fulfill this requirement, as would some courses in literary theory, women's studies, or other disciplines.
Many courses satisfy the requirement for eight upper-division courses.
Check with the East Asian studies adviser if you are unsure about the categories as described above. Study Abroad Study abroad, though not a requirement, is strongly encouraged. At present there are UC Education Abroad Programs in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Prior to beginning study abroad, students should present a plan showing how they propose to complete the major requirements. Requirements for the Minor Language.