East Asian Languages and Cultures

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the East Asian Languages and Cultures Website N/A

East Asian Languages and Cultures Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

Yes, Global Internships: Taipei, Taiwan.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

Depending on the program, courses may count as an elective. Please consult with department.

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

For all majors, a maximum of two courses may be taken outside of the major and the courses must receive at least 3 units of semester credit from UCEAP.

Language majors (Chinese, Japanese or Korean): Language courses may be taken abroad and not included in the two course maximum. Language courses taken abroad must equal 3-4 units of credit. In circumstances where a combination of courses (typically in Japan) of 2 units may be combined to meet one equivalent language course.

For minors, only one course taken outside of the department may be used to meet an EALC minor requirement.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Students are encouraged to review the UCEAP Course Catalog. However, course options are not limited to courses in the catalog.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

Students are encouraged to talk to the undergraduate adviser about their plans.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Students must speak with the undergraduate adviser to make arrangements for an evaluation. We ask that courses be or combine to 4 units or more, upper division, and arts and humanities based. Course descriptions and syllabi are needed for evaluation purposes. Students can submit course articulation requests online.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

Yes.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

No, our honors program isn’t course-based.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

Credit is determined on an individual basis.

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser signs.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

Yes. Students who are abroad can do their advising via email or Zoom and have the hold cleared before their enrollment period begins or after. They will be notified the hold has been placed by email.
 

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

We support and encourage studying abroad. If students meet campus requirements for senior residency (check with an L&S advisor to confirm), they can take their final semester abroad.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

Students can submit course articulation requests online.