| 1—2 |
Beginning Chinese I—II (4—4) |
Staff |
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Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with graded reading and practice in writing. Laboratory fee. (Academic year) |
| 3—4 |
Intermediate Chinese I—II (4—4) |
Wei and Staff |
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Continuation of grammar, with emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory fee. (Academic year) |
| 88 |
E-learning Tools for Chinese (1) |
Zhang |
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Basic training for using computer programs, software, or web tools for Chinese word processing. Prerequisite: Chin 1. Laboratory fee. (Spring) |
| 105—6 |
Advanced Chinese I—II (3—3) |
Staff |
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Continuation of reading of texts, essay writing practice, and oral presentation and discussion. Prerequisite: Chin 4 to 105, Chin 105 to 106. Laboratory fee. |
| 107—8 |
Readings in Modern Chinese (3—3) |
Staff |
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Readings in selected modern literary works, social science materials, and documentary materials. Prerequisite: Chin 106 or equivalent. (Academic year) |
| 109—10 |
Introduction to Classical Chinese (3—3) |
Chaves |
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Introduction to classical writings in Chinese literature, history, and philosophy. Prerequisite: Chin 4 or equivalent. (Academic year) |
| 111—12 |
Chinese Literature in Translation (3—3) |
Chaves |
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An introductory course focusing on major works of poetry, drama, and the novel in their historical and social context. (Academic year) |
| 121—22 |
Advanced Conversation and Composition I—II (3—3) |
Zhang and Staff |
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Productive skills at the extended discourse level, topic-specific practice of commonly used speech patterns and writing formats. Prerequisite: Chin 106 to 121, Chin 121 to 122, or permission of instructor. (Academic year) |
| 123—24 |
Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (3—3) |
Staff |
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Introduction to the history of the Chinese language. Analysis of linguistic structure of modern spoken Chinese and classical Chinese. Lectures and discussion in English. Prerequisite: Chin 4 or equivalent. (Alternate academic years) |
| 136 |
Chinese Women in Myth, Literature, and Film (3) |
Frost |
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Women’s position in Chinese cultural and political life from prehistoric myth to the present time. Confucian writing, traditional theatre, and films and novels set in China. A general survey of Chinese history establishes the context for discussions of cultural and political phenomena, such as foot binding and the one-child policy. Same as WStu 136. (Spring) |
| 162 |
Chinese Culture Through Film (3) |
Frost |
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Survey of the Chinese cultural heritage presented through films. Topics include literature, philosophy, art, religion, and social history from prehistorical times to the modern era. Lectures and discussion in English. (Fall and spring) |
| 171—72 |
Poetry of the Tang and Song Periods (3—3) |
Chaves |
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Reading of works of leading poets. Discussion of content and style. Prerequisite: Chin 109 or equivalent. (Alternate academic years) |
| 179—80 |
20th-Century Chinese Literature (3—3) |
Staff |
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Selected works of major 20th-century writers, including Lu Xun, Lao She, Chen Ruoxi, Bai Xianyong, and others. Prerequisite: Chin 107 or equivalent. |
| 185—86 |
Directed Reading (3—3) |
Staff |
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Reading of material in the student’s field of interest. Admission by permission of instructor. (Academic year) |
| 198—99 |
Proseminar: Readings for the Major in Chinese Language and Literature (3—3) |
Staff |
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Recommended for all majors. Preparation for advanced research in Chinese sources. One-on-one tutorials, seminar meetings, and practice in consulting Chinese reference works, both traditional and modern. Literary criticism; keeping abreast of sinological scholarship. Prerequisite: Chin 106 to 198, Chin 198 to 199. (Academic year) |
