East Asian Studies Research Methods

Catalog description

This course will introduce research methodology and bibliographic methods in East Asian studies. Students will develop research skills that will include framing research topics, compiling resources from library catalogs and online journal databases, especially East Asian Studies databases, and evaluating scholarly resources. Students will also learn how to use various East Asian Studies reference materials, which will enable them to develop mastery of ancillary research techniques. Prerequisites: one year or equivalent of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language.