During junior year, EAS majors begin to independently explore the broad and varied interdisciplinary opportunities in East Asian studies through the research and writing of the fall and spring junior papers. From cultural events hosted by the language programs, to research sessions in the East Asian Library with EAS 300, there are also many ways for EAS juniors to get involved with the department.
Majors are encouraged to stay connected to all the events and important deadlines through the EAS page on Canvas.
More Information
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Junior Year Calendar (2024-2025)
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Fall Term Tuesdays, 1:30-4:20pm EAS 300: Junior Seminar meeting schedule Tuesday, January 7 Fall JIW due to DUS Xin Wen. Spring Term Friday, January 17 Deadline to report the name of JIW principal adviser to department (send to [email protected]). Friday, January 31 Submit JIW proposal (title and 1-page description) to adviser; Cc: [email protected]. By Monday, March 17 Submit partial first draft (of at least 10 pages) to adviser on or before this date. Monday, April 7 First full draft of JIW due to adviser. Before Tuesday, April 15 Juniors must review academic and thesis research plans with DUS Xin Wen before the start of fall course enrollment on this date.
Wednesday, April 23
by 4 pm EDTSubmit final draft of JIW to adviser with Cc: to DUS Xin Wen and [email protected] by 4 pm EDT.
Late papers will be penalized by a reduction of one-third of a grade for each day late.
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EAS 300: Junior Seminar
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Training in the most effective research, interpretation and writing methods for independent work begins in earnest with the Junior Seminar (EAS 300), taught by the DUS, which all majors must take in the fall semester of their junior year. Reading exercises and assignments dedicated to advancing analytical and interpretive skills and investigation of intra-regional issues and debates form the core of the seminar’s curriculum. While working through the specific materials germane to the topic at hand, students are taught how to conceive of cultural, social and historical problems, to generate questions with which to address them, to employ tactics and strategies for doing research, and to effectively analyze, interpret, organize, and present their findings.
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Fall Junior Paper
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Majors write their first junior independent work (JIW) under the guidance of the director of undergraduate studies throughout the fall semester in conjunction with EAS 300. Steps toward its completion include formulating a topic, exploring research viability in consultation with specialists in the East Asian Library and Gest Collection, drafting a prospectus, submitting an annotated bibliography, circulating full or partial drafts, and a final oral presentation. The final draft (20-25 pages) is read and evaluated by the director of undergraduate studies.
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Spring Junior Paper
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Majors work exclusively with a faculty adviser on their second junior independent work (JIW) in the spring semester, though they must adhere to department-wide deadlines for the submission of prospectuses and partial and final drafts (refer to calendar above). Students are responsible for securing their own spring JIW adviser. They should consult with the DUS if they are having issues finding an adviser. The paper (20-25 pages) may take up the work of the fall JIW or lay the groundwork for the senior thesis, or may stand as an autonomous research project.
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Preparing for Your Senior Year
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Planning ahead for your senior year is important. Prior to fall course registration for senior year, EAS juniors are expected to meet with the DUS to consult on:
- Academic Planning Form
- Departmental course requirements
- Senior thesis topic
- Securing a senior thesis adviser
- Summer and/or winter thesis research opportunities
- Funding for thesis research abroad
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Get Involved
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As a junior in the EAS department, you are an important part of our community! Keep track of department events and important deadlines via the EAS page on Canvas.
Volunteer to represent EAS as a major at annual events such as the Academic Expo, Spring Open House, Princeton Preview, and more. Reach out to ([email protected]) if you are interested in getting involved or have ideas for student activities.