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Planning
Planning your Program: 

The best time for a LLC East Asian major to go abroad will be a combination of their concentration, credits they have transferred in, whether they have a dual major or a minor, whether they plan on taking any summer classes, and obviously their personal situation.  Students should decide whether they want to spend a semester/year or a summer abroad and start working with their advisor early on to plan for the experience. 

Course Considerations: 

LLC East Asian majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad for at least a semester but are required to complete a minimum of 3-6 hours in a study abroad program or international internship relevant to their program of study and approved prior to departure by the advisor. This requirement may be waived by petition for those able to demonstrate a similarly significant, structured international education experience. Study abroad internship courses may be counted toward the BA Degree.

Advising: 

Students should contact their departmental advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

Key questions to ask?

  • What are my remaining degree requirements?
  • How many upper-division credits do I still need to complete for my degree?
  • How many elective credits (lower vs. upper division) do I have left to complete my major?
  • What remaining prerequisites must I fulfill, and how will study abroad impact my progress?
  • Which of my remaining degree requirements could I complete abroad? Are there any that I cannot take abroad?
  • Can I receive academic credit for an internship abroad?
  • Are there any in-residence requirements I need to be aware of before I go abroad?
Programs

LLC East Asian students are able to participate on department faculty-led programs,  summer partner programs, and on semester programs.  Listed below are some possible options.  Students interested in options in other East Asian countries (i.e. South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, etc) should review the program options on our website.  

Program Type Information

Short-term

Chinese

CEA ECNU Chinese Language

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will take 4 credits of Chinese language. 

USAC Chengdu

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students can take 3-6 credits per summer session.  Chinese language courses are 3-4 credits each and USAC offers several 1 credit electives each summer session such as Tai Chi, Sichuan Cuisine, and Calligraphy.

USAC Shanghai

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in 3-5/6 credits per summer session. Intensive language tracks are worth 2-5 credits.  

Japanese

Ritsumeikan Summer

  • Program Type: Partner
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students can earn 5 credits (4 cr Japanese and 1 cr Japan Studies) during the 4 week session. Students will live in dormitories.

ISEP Nanzan 8 week

  • Program Type: ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students take 8 weeks of intensive Japanese at 6 different levels, from beginner to pre-advanced. Students can take between 4-10 credits.

ISEP Nanzan 4 week

  • Program Type: ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students take 4 weeks of intensive Japanese at 4 different levels. Students are required to have studied Japanese for 50 class hours (or be at an equivalent level). 

Semester

Chinese

Beijing International Studies University

  • Program Type: Full Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: All levels of Chinese.  BISU is primarily an intensive Chinese language program and students should be prepared to take 12+ credits in Chinese language.  BISU does normally offer 1-3 courses taught in English each semester.  

Northeastern University

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: All levels of Chinese.  NEU is primarily an intensive Chinese language program and students should be prepared to take 12+ credits in Chinese language.  NEU does normally offer 1-3 courses taught in English each semester.  

Shaanxi Normal University

  • Program Type: Full Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: All levels of Chinese.  SNNU is primarily an intensive Chinese language program and students should be prepared to take 12+ credits in Chinese language. SNNU does normally offer 1-3 courses taught in English each semester.  

Wenzhou University

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: All levels. Wenzhou is primarily an intensive Chinese language program but they do offer a few courses taught in English each semester.  

CEA ECNU Chinese Language

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will take 18 credits of Chinese language.

ISEP Shanghai

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will take 3 credits of Chinese language (Beginner and Intermediate levels) plus courses taught in English focusing on China (Business and Society)

USAC Chengdu

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester comprised of a language study plus electives in Chinese culture and international relations.  Intensive language tracks are worth 9-11 credits depending on level.  

USAC Shanghai

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country:: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester comprised of a language study plus electives in international business and Chinese studies.  Intensive language tracks are worth 6-8 credits.  

National Cheng Kung University

  • Program Type: Partial Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Taiwan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: NCKU offers a selection of courses taught in English. Students can also take a 3 credit Chinese language course.  Additional Chinese language courses are available at an additional cost. 

National Taipei University of Education

  • Program Type: Partial Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Taiwan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: NTUE is primarily an intensive Chinese language program and students should be prepared to take 9+ credits in Chinese language.  NTUE does normally offer a few courses taught in English each semester at the graduate level in Education and Art Management.  

Japanese

Kansai Gaidai University

  • Program Type: Full Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: All levels. Students will take 5-8 credits in Japanese each semester.  KGU does offer a range of courses taught in English. KGU also offers a homestay.  

Ritsumeikan University

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 12-13 credits of Japanese language each semester.  Ritsumeikan also offers culture courses taught in Japanese along with English-taught electives. 

University of Okayama

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 8-12 credits in Japanese each semester.  Okayama also offers electives taught in English in addition to independent research opportunities and elementary school English teaching experience. 

ISEP Tokyo University

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange, ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 8 credits in Japanese each semester.  Tokyo also offers electives taught in English across a range of subjects.

ISEP Toyo University

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange, ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 8-10 credits in Japanese each semester.  Tokyo also offers electives taught in English across a range of subjects.

USAC Hiroshima

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 6-8 credits in Japanese each semester.  Hiroshima also offers electives taught in English in such areas as Culture/Education/Linguistics, Business and International Relations, and Science and Technology.  Students are also able to participate in Community Engagement projects.  

USAC Nagasaki

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will take 4-8 credits in Japanese each semester.  Nagasaki also offers electives taught in English focusing on Japan (History, International Relations, Business, Culture, Arts).  Students are also able to organize an independent study. Homestays are available.  

Internships

CEA Study + Internship Shanghai

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country: China
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students will enroll in an internship seminar course that includes an academic seminar and an internship placement, and choose 2-3 elective or language courses. The internship seminar meets for 30 contact hours, and students will spend 224 hours at their placement. Together, the seminar and internship placement are worth 4 credits. Elective courses meet for approximately 52 contact hours/3 credits per semester. Language courses meet for approximately 156 contact hours/6 credits per semester.

CIEE Tokyo Summer Internship

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country: Japan
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 hours) and academic seminar taught in an online learning environment, complemented by a number of on-site curricular activities, such as site visits, workshops, and guest lectures. Classes, co-curricular excursions, and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday. 

Additional information about international internships can be found on the OIED website.  Students interested in internships in the East Asia region may want to take a look at the following internship organizations: CRCC, Intern Group, InternChina, and Pagoda Projects.