Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#15

The East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 22, 2027.

About Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language

The undergraduate program in EALC offers language training and courses in the culture, history, literature, and archaeology of East Asia. Students will focus on two of our three language offerings to study Chinese, Japanese or Korean within the major and are welcome to take content courses about multiple countries/areas.

For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.

Course List
Code	Title	Course Units
College General Education Requirements and Free Electives
Foundational Approaches + Sectors¹ + Free Electives	18
Major Requirements
Language
Select 6 CU of Chinese, Japanese or Korean chosen from:	6
CHIN 0100 and above
KORN 0100 and above
JPAN 0100 and above
Select 6 CU in a language not already used including: CHIN 0100 or above, JPAN 0100 or above, or KORN 0100 or above	6
Content Courses
Select 2 CU 'Gateway' from the following (that correspond with languages taken above):	2
EALC 0020	Introduction to Chinese Civilization
EALC 0040	Introduction to Japanese Civilization
EALC 0060	Introduction to Korean Civilization
Select 2 CU 'Seminars' from:	2
EALC 2000-level and above
Select 2 CU 'Electives':	2
Any EALC course and/or 1 additional CHIN, JPAN, KORN course to continue beyond those language CUs used above
At least 1 CU must be from an area not already focused on (if a student takes Chinese, then the breadth must be either Japanese or Korean and could be an overlap with Seminars)
Total Course Units	36

Honors

Required 3.0 GPA in major courses and the following:

Course List
Code	Title	Course Units
2 CU additional in EALC - except EALC 0020, EALC 0040, EALC 0060	2
EALC 4950	Honors Thesis	1
Total Course Units	3

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

Disciplines

School of Arts & Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania

Entry Requirements

Our admission decisions are made prior to the announcement of results for many national examinations (such as the A Levels or French Baccalaureate), but applicants are expected to be enrolled in programs that prepare them for these examinations. If you are enrolled in a program that will not release external examination results prior to our application deadlines, you must request that your school send us predictions of external examination results along with your grades.

Where national examinations are required for admission to a pre-university program (such as the IGCSE or the SPM), you should have received high marks on these examinations and should present certified copies of the results with your Penn application.

Students in our diverse global community have a wide range of passions, perspectives, and talents. Beyond academics, we would like to learn about your non-scholarly interests, extracurricular activities, and community service (though we recognize that patterns for non-academic involvement vary from country to country).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania

When applying to Penn, you will be asked to choose one of our four undergraduate schools or a coordinated dual-degree, accelerated, or specialized program that will serve as home base throughout your academic journey. Your application will be reviewed in the context of the school or program to which you have applied. Prior to preparing your application, we encourage you to learn more about our undergraduate schools and our coordinated dual degree programs and specialized programs. We also provide many ways to engage with these programs throughout the admissions cycle.

All admitted students will be admitted to the specific school or program for which they applied. Your admitted school or program will shape your curriculum, and your Penn degree will come from that specific school or program. That said, all undergraduate students at Penn will also gain a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and have the ability to take classes across all four schools.

As you prepare for your application journey, we encourage you to explore your interests and to hear from current students as they share their personal journeys at Penn.

Bachelor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: Dual Language at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia