Advanced research and independent work under, guidance of faculty supervisor(s) on a topic, previously explored in East Asian studies., Production of a carefully researched and reasoned, thesis; distribution to convener, faculty, supervisor(s), and other class members for, assessment. Oral presentation of thesis; written, and verbal comments from convener, faculty, supervisor(s), and other students. Substantive, employment of Chinese or Japanese language in, research - including interviews, audiovisual, materials, printed material - strongly, recommended. When possible, preliminary research, conducted on an overseas studies program.