Asian Languages and Literatures

The objective of a major in Asian Languages and Literatures is to develop advanced language skills and to provide an introduction to the literary and cultural traditions of China and Japan, from early times to the present day. The emphasis is on oral proficiency, as well as literacy, in either Chinese or Japanese. Upper-division classes develop analytical skills through the critical study of literary texts.

To foster an awareness and understanding of Asian cultures, departmental courses are often interdisciplinary in approach, introducing historical background, social, philosophical, and political issues, and other cultural concerns. Students are also encouraged to broaden their knowledge of China and Japan by taking courses in other disciplines in the Asian Studies program. Many students of Chinese and Japanese study for a semester or more in China and Japan; opportunities currently include programs in Nanjing and Taipei, Kyoto and Tokyo. A multimedia center, with state-of-the-art audio, computer, and video equipment and a growing film library, further enriches the study of Asian languages, literatures, and cultures.

Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Allan Barr	Professor of Chinese			(909) 621-8934	Mason 219
Eileen Cheng	Assistant Professor of Chinese			(909) 607-7109	Mason 208
Peter Flueckiger	Associate Professor of Japanese			(909) 621-8936	Mason 204
Sharon Hou	Associate Professor of Chinese			(909) 621-8935	Mason 211
Kyoko Kurita	Department Chair, Japanese Coordinator and Professor of Japanese			(909) 621-8933	Mason 203
Lynne Miyake	Professor of Japanese			(909) 621-8931	Mason 205
Kazumi Takahaski	Adjunct Associate Professor of Japanese			(909) 621-8928	Mason 209
Tamaki Terada-Landis	Lecturer of Japanese			(909) 607-7110	Mason 218
Jianhsin Wu	Adjunct Professor of Chinese			(909) 621-8940	Mason 207
Yoshie Udawaga	Kanji Instructor			(909) 607-4031	Mason 213
Hong Yao	Lecturer of Chinese			(909) 621-8621	Mason 212

Emeriti Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Stanleigh Jones	Emeriti Professor of Japanese			(909) 607-8556	104 Baldwin House

Staff

Name/Contact	Title	Phone	Location
Denise Miller	Academic Department Coordinator	(909) 621-8616	Mason 231