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August 9, 2012East Asian Languages and Cultures

Indiana University

EALC Graduate Orientation

WELCOME!!

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Professor Natsuko Tsujimura(Japanese Linguistics)

Goodbody Hall 247

Department Chair

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Bob Eno(Chinese intellectual history)

Goodbody Hall 328

Director of Graduate Studies

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Erin Garcia

Goodbody Hall 230

Graduate Secretary

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Deb SpeerOffice Manager & Fiscal Officer

Goodbody Hall 248

Rachel GrayReceptionist & Administrative Assistant

Goodbody Hall 250 (main office)

Other EALC staff

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Alex Burch Yanfei ChenTiphani DixonMisato HiragaDaniel IdziakChelsea LiddellXiaosu XueXiaomeng ZhangHuiqi Zhou

Who You Are

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Indiana University, Bloomington

Where You Are

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Founded in 1962 as East Asian Languages & Literatures

(EALL)

Our 50th Anniversary!

Changes to EALC in 1975Focal department for all East Asian studies

faculty

Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures

EALC

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EALC

Goodbody Hall

CEUS

BH

HistorySociologyComp Lit

Business

Education

SYRel. Studies

SBAnthropology

WHPoli Sci

Comm & Cult

Folk & EthnoFI

800 E. 3rd

“GREATER” EALC

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EALC – Goodbody Hall

Research Center for Chinese Politics and Business (Woodburn Hall)

Chinese Flagship (Eigenmann Hall)

East Asian Studies Center (Memorial Hall)

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Undergraduate: B.A.

Graduate:MA in Chinese / Japanese

Language Pedagogy TrackChinese Flagship Track

MA in East Asian Studies (EAS - C / J / K focus)

Joint/Dual MAs (with EAS): MA/MPA; MA/MBA

Ph.D. in Chinese / Japanese

EALC Degree Programs

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Degree completion within 5 consecutive years Excluding joint/dual degrees (within 6 years)

Total credit hours: 30 (for all MA tracks)Exception EAS/MPA: 24

Language requirement (varies with degree track) placement test is required placement must be observed

Final project: thesis / essay / pedagogy projectMaintain 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)

General Requirements

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Up to 8 credit hours from another institutionGrade of B or higher

Requires faculty evaluation and approval

Transfer Credits

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8 hours

6 hours – Associate Instructors (AIs)

Full-Time Status(generally required for financial aid)

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MA in Chinese or Japanese30 total hoursA. 20 hours - “C/J courses”

- C511/J511- 2 additional courses

at/above 500-level (not C533/534)

e.g., EALC C506; J506

B. 10 hours – electivecourses; e.g., EALC E505 (8 topic options Fall ‘12); REL R554: FOLK F600 - Thesis (C701, J701) or Essay (E597): 1 - 4 cr.

Note: Taking credits for project not required (most students take them)

C. Languagecompletion of 4th level- 1st/2nd year do not count- 3rd/4th: count for a. or b.

(but not as 500-level) [2nd EA lang. at 3rd yr level or above may also count for A. or B.]

(Red = courses offered Fall 2012)

Why the focus on 500/600-level courses?Old system: 300/400 level courses couldbe for undergraduate or graduate courses.New system: only 500+ for graduates butold courses allowed to keep their oldnumbers, so a few 300/400 courses do stillcount for graduate credit, e.g., POLS Y334.

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MA in C/J: Language Pedagogy Track 30 total hours

A. 20 hours – Required Courses:

Chinese: C525, C535; C527; C506 or C507; (C520)

Japanese: J520, J525, J527; J506 or J507

– Plus 8 more credits from available C or J courses

B. 10 hours – non- C or J electives e.g. EALC E505 (8 topic options Fall ‘12), EDUC L630, SLS S532- Master’s Pedagogy Project (C598, J598) 1-4cr.

Note: Taking credits for project not required (most students take them)

C. Languagecompletion of 4th level- 1st/2nd – year do not count- 3rd/4th year may count for A. or B. (but not as 500-level)

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MA in C/J – Chinese Flagship Track 30 total hours

A. 20 hours of Chinese (C- prefixed courses)– During yr. 1: 18-24 credits, inc. C557 and/or C567– During yr. 2: 4-month internship in China (EALC C599) and one semester courses at Nanjing University

B. Master’s Project: Enroll in EALC C597 during internship

C. LanguageCompletion of fifth-year level- 1st /2nd yr do not count- 3rd /4th yr do count

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MA – East Asian Studies (EAS)30 total hoursA. 20 hours - “culture &

area courses”- 3 courses above 500-level

MANY OPTIONS

B. 10 hours – electiveMANY OPTIONS- Thesis (E700) or Essay (E597): 1-4cr. Note: Taking credits for project not required (most students take them)

C. LanguageCompletion 3rd yr. level- 1st/2nd year do not count- 3rd/4th year count for b.

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Joint MA – MA/MPAEALC requirements (see also SPEA requirements)

A. 24 hours -Including:

3 social science courses2 history 1 humanities

-Ordinarily, at least 18 of these 24 credits would be drawn from the list of “Culture & Area Courses”

-3 courses must be at 500-level or above-Thesis (E700) or essay

(E597): 1-3cr.

B. LanguageCompletion of 3rd yr level- 1st /2nd yr: do not count- 3rd /4th yr: count (but not as 500-level)

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Dual MA – MA/MBAEALC requirements (see also Kelley School requirements)

A. 30 hours - Including:

3 social science courses2 history 1 humanities

- Ordinarily, at least 18 credits would be drawn from the list of “Culture & Area Courses”

- 3 courses must be at 500-level or above- up to 6 hrs. may be Business courses (with approval)- Thesis (E700) or essay

(E597): 1-4cr.

B. LanguageCompletion of 3rd yr level- 1st /2nd yr: do not count- 3rd /4th yr: count (but not as 500-level)

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University Graduate School Academic Bulletin“General Requirements for Advanced Degrees”

Policies & Procedures/Degree Requirements tabs

“East Asian Languages and Cultures Department” Section

EALC Handbook for MA Students (hardcopy & online)

http://www.indiana.edu/~ealc/

Any divergence requires faculty advisor and DGS permission.

Where to get authoritative information on rules & requirements

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The issue of academic honesty

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct

http://www.iu.edu/~code/bloomington/index.shtml

Plagiarism & academic dishonestyDefinitionConsequences

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Master’s research projectMajor aspect of MA degree requirements

Be thinking from the day you begin class about potential research topics

Project normally conceived by the end of your first year; committee in place by beginning of second year

Master’s Research Projects

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Three possible project types depending on program and track:

ThesisOriginal, scholarly work, demonstrating

research skills for advanced (Ph.D.) workEssay

Critical evaluation of scholarly literature in the field

Pedagogy projectCritical evaluation of empirical/methodological

workDevelopment of teaching tools

Master’s Research Projects

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Committee of 3 Readers: Your faculty advisor and two additional readers

Likely topic (or topics) should be identified by the end of the 1st year

Procedure for Approval of Project must be completed

Project approval form (includes committee list, committee signatures, a project description)

One-page proposal draft before you approach second & third committee members

Master’s Projects: Committees and Timing

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Language Testing Almost everyone tests lower than they think they will! Our tests are geared toward our specific curriculum and

designed to pinpoint where you fit in here at IUB! Don’t despair!

Study Space Find your niche! There are quiet spaces all over campus

in all of our many libraries to take advantage of that can offer a quiet environment to study in. http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=11

Cars, Bikes, Busses, and Parking Cars are not ideal for students on campus! Parking is

hard to find and tickets and towing charges add up fast! Bus rides are free to students this includes campus and

city routes. Your Student ID card is your Bus Pass. If you still want to bring a car you will need to see

parking operations http://www.parking.indiana.edu for a permit.

Bikes are popular, fast, and healthy and Bloomington is a Bike Friendly City. However, you still want to observe traffic laws and be careful when riding.

Helpful Hints

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Register for ClassesAfter you have met with the DGS and turned in your

progress sheet to me (Erin ) you should register ASAP so you can get your Student ID Card.

ID CardsID Cards can be obtained in the IMU or Eigenmann

Hall (10th and Union) if you need a campus map let me know.

You can use your ID card as a bus pass, library card, and add money for use to purchase food at the food courts etc. and around town at locations that accept Campus Access Cards

You MUST be registered before you can obtain your ID Card!

BooksYou can purchase your books at the IU Bookstore

located in the IMU or at TIS. You will probably need to visit both locations to acquire them all.

Helpful Hints

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Bloomington and Beyond Bloomington and Beyond

IU Art Museum Mathers Museum Bryan Park Lake Monroe Oliver Winery Lotus Festival, 4th Street

Festival Jacobs School Of Music

Events, Operas, Ballets Ruth N Halls Theatre Downtown-Art, Food,

Handmade shops IU Auditorium

Events/Shows/Concerts IU Football, Soccer, Basketball Events Calendar Link https://

onestart.iu.edu/ccl-prd/events/view?type=day&pubCalId=GRP1445

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Bloomington and BeyondIndianapolis

Eiteljorg Museum, Zoo, Colts, IMA, Indians, Pacers, Children’s Museum, Motor Speedway/Museum, Concerts

Brown CountyArtist Galleries, 200 Unique

Shops, Restaurants, Foliage, TC Steele Site

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IU Auditorium (Concerts; Shows)

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Downtown Bloomington

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Advising driven by:

Your Individual Faculty Advisor Director of Graduate Studies

Academic Advising and Evaluation of “Progress Toward Completion”

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Two main components of Advising Procedures(after your initial session at the beginning of this term, with DGS)

1. Fall and Spring advising sessions with individual faculty advisor

- These must be completed, with forms filled out, before your “registration hold” is removed- You must make the appointments with faculty advisor

2. Annual Review of all Grad Students

1. Faculty advisors write assessment of progress2. Student self-evaluation of progress3. Review of reports by DGS and Graduate Staff (Erin Garcia)4. Follow up by DGS, staff, and advisor with student, identification of

potential problems; notification of warnings and probations, etc.

MOST STUDENTS DO STAY ON TRACK

Academic Advising and Evaluation of “Progress Toward Completion”

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Graduate School is professional training

Take responsibility for your progress

Ask for help when you need it

Successful Strategies&

Ways to Get Yourself into Hot Water

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Graduate program grade expectations:Minimum GPA 3.0 (B) far below actual expectationsGraduate grading scale is very highA : Very good workA- : GoodB+ : Satisfactory, with some concernB : Cause for concernB- : Major problems

For the Graduate School at IUAt least a “C” for credit

Success vs. Hot Water

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1. Keep in touch with your advisor and initiate your Fall/Spring advising sessions

Successful Hot Water Along the Way

1. Hope that everything will work out and that your advisor will sign your form at the last minute

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2. Think about your progress and provide a good and timely assessment on your annual review

2. Just focus on day-to-day assignments and assume that the annual assessment isn’t really important

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3. Start thinking about your Master’s project early, and begin speaking to possible committee members about topics by the end Spring term.

3. Decide that your Master’s project idea will come to you without effort, and put it off as you wait for inspiration.

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4. If you encounter problems, talk to your teachers, advisors, or the DGS to get support. Check in regularly with Erin Garcia. Be visible.

4. Avoid letting anyone know if you’re having problems. Ignore them or postpone dealing with them.Be invisible

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EALC Graduate Student AssociationRepresentative functionOrganizational meeting early in the term

Interaction with other studentsOften your best resource

Attend departmental events!Parties once a term (with EASC)Special lectures (job searches)

Graduate Student & Intellectual Community

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Fridays, 12:00-1:15, about every two weeksUsually in Ballantine Hall 104

Local faculty & PhD students

Invited specialists from other schools & countries

China / Japan / KoreaAll periods and disciplines

East Asian Studies CenterColloquium Series

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GPSOGraduate & Professional Student

Association

Role in campus governance

Representation for graduate students

Services for graduate students

Larger IU Bloomington community

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Thursday, August 16th—Get Oriented @ IU Information Fair 2–4pm Herman B Wells Library, main lobby Learn about campus and community organizations, enjoy refreshments and library tours, and meet and network with incoming students

Friday, August 17th—Q & A on Student Insurance Plans 2-4pm Herman B Wells Library Sessions begin at 2pm and 3pm in room E-174 (Media Room)

Friday, August 17th—Graduate Student Social Hour at FARM free appetizers

7-9pm Farm Restaurant (108 E. Kirkwood)

in the Root Cellar

Sunday, August 19th—New Graduate and Professional Student FREE Lunch

2-4 pm Bryan Park (Woodlawn Picnic Shelter) Free, family-friendly event for IUB graduate students. Food provided by the GPSO!

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Sign up for tomorrow’s advising session with DGS

Your hosts for lunch: continuing EALC studentsJingjing CaiJude Coulter-PultzAnthony Ross

Lunch at the Chow Bar Restaurant

Language placement tests (meet in Goodbody 201 at 2:00)

Today’s EALC schedule

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Learn how to apply critical thinking in specialized contexts

Become accustomed to hard thought and work on your own initiative

Determine your career path and master the specific tools you’ll need

Learn to communicate on all levels with others pursuing academic/professional careers

Have fun!

Graduate Study Goals