1. gives emphasis broadly to East Asian regional studies,
2. emphasizes either China or Japan (Chinese or Japanese Studies),
3. is focused in a discipline (e.g. History, Religion), or
4. concentrates on Chinese or Japanese language and literature.

Students who choose option four must complete two semesters of 400-level language courses and must take a minimum of four non-language courses, including at least two literature in translation courses.

Korean Studies option: This concentration may be completed through course work at Oberlin and study abroad at an approved institution.

The requirements of the major with any of the above concentrations include:

1. Four semesters of Chinese or Japanese language, with at least one year of language study done at Oberlin College. In the case of Korean language, the equivalent of four semesters taken at an approved institution will also meet this requirement.
   
2. Six additional courses (for a minimum of 18 credit hours), including at least one seminar. No more than two language courses may count toward this requirement. All majors must take at least two non-language courses that do not focus exclusively on their country of main interest.
   
3. A capstone project:

The capstone project is an opportunity to bring to bear on a focused intellectual project the various elements of one’s East Asian Studies training. Normally completed in the senior year, the capstone project may be done in one of three ways: 1) as a research project in addition to or more substantial than the regular assignments in a scheduled upper-level colloquium or seminar taught by an EAS faculty member, 2) as a project in a 400-level Chinese or Japanese language course, or 3) as a Winter Term project overseen by an EAS faculty member. In all cases, students need to consult individually and early in the term with the EAS faculty member. There is a separate form of registration for the capstone project. Students who study abroad should complete the capstone in residence at Oberlin. Successful completion of Honors fulfills the capstone project requirement.

Courses for which a grade lower than a C- is earned may not be counted toward the major.

Students who enter the program with previous language training are still required to take a minimum of 24 hours to complete the major, even if they place out of first- and second-year language classes. Students proficient in Chinese, Japanese or Korean language must study another East Asian language to fulfill the requirements of the major.

Minor. The minor consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work. No more than six of the 15 hours can be from basic language courses (100- and 200-level), and a minimum of six hours must be in non-language work. At least two courses must be beyond the introductory level. Students interested in a minor should consult with an EAS faculty member and/or the director in order to assure that the minor program is coherent.