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Instruction offered by the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts. Students are encouraged to consult the School website () for more details on course descriptions and titles of decimalized courses.
Note: Chinese 317, 355 and 357 are given in English and no knowledge of Chinese is required.
All students wishing to take Chinese language courses for the first time must consult the School to be placed in an appropriate course. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses, but are eligible to take Chinese literature, linguistics and culture courses such as 317, 353, 355, 357, 431, 461 and 561.
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Chinese
205
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Beginners' Chinese I
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Basic concepts of the Chinese National Language. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Notes:
Not open to students with credit in Chinese 30 or 35. Students wishing to take Chinese language courses for the first time must consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures to be placed in an appropriate course.
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Chinese
229
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Intensive Beginners' Chinese
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Intensive development of conversational skills and the pronunciation of the Chinese National Language. Enhanced training in vocabulary acquisition, grammar and writing. For students with a background in a Chinese dialect.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 229 and either 205 or 207 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
279
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Reading and Writing Chinese
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Introduction to the Chinese language for students who have a background in Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, but limited reading and writing ability. Students will learn to read and write characters, and acquire the essentials of basic vocabulary and grammar.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(1-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese279 and either 205 or 207 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
301
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Continuing Chinese I
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Further acquisition of Chinese characters, and the development of conversational skills through reading and discussion of selected Chinese texts. Structural analysis of normal speech patterns. Preparation of written assignments. A continuation of Chinese 207.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 207.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 229 and 301 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
309
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Chinese Culture in an Immersion Setting
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An introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and functional Chinese language.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Notes:
Offered during Spring/Summer Intersession in the People’s Republic of China. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
311
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting I
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A course in Chinese stressing the oral skills in an immersion environment.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Corequisite(s):
Chinese 309.
Notes:
Offered during Spring/Summer Intersession in the People's Republic of China. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
313
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting II
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A continuation of Chinese 311.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 311.
Notes:
Offered during Spring/Summer Intersession in the People's Republic of China. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
317
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Topics in Chinese Civilization
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Distinctive features of Chinese civilization within the Asian context.
317.01. The Human-Animal Connection
317.02. Words, Hanzi, and Things
317.03. Iconic China
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent).
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Chinese
331
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Intermediate Chinese I
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An intermediate course giving equal emphasis to receptive and productive language skills.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 331 and 229 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
341
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Introduction to Chinese Literature
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Introduction to Chinese literature through the reading and discussion of selected literary works.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
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Chinese
353
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Introduction to Chinese Language and Linguistics
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An overview of Chinese linguistics. Provides an introduction to linguistic concepts and topics to enhance understanding of the structure of the Chinese language.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 207.
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Chinese
355
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Chinese Literature in Translation
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Introduces the literary tradition of China by means of reading the English translations of representative works. Examines the historical and cultural background, as well as literary forms and aesthetics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese
357
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Topics in Chinese Film
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Chinese film from the perspectives of film theory and political and cultural history. The course may concentrate on a specific director, a period, or a genre in Chinese film.
357.01. The New Waves
357.02. The Fifth Generation
357.03. Focus on a Filmmaker
357.04. Focus on a Genre
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Notes:
Taught in English. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent).
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Chinese
401
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Advanced Chinese Conversation
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Development of Chinese oral communication skills through contemporary film, television programs and/or other audio materials with textbooks.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 401 and either 421 or 431 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
403
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Advanced Readings and Writing in Modern Chinese
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Development of Chinese reading and writing skills through newspapers, magazines, social commentary and/or literary works.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 403 and either 421 or 431 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
431
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Selected Topics in Chinese Literature
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Topics studied are listed in the Schedule of Classes.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 403 or 421.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese
461
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Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations
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Discussion of cultural relations and influences between Japan and China. Topics may include cultural identities and cross-influences, literary and artistic traditions, writing systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303 or higher (excluding Chinese 317 and Chinese 355).
Notes:
Knowledge of Japanese would be beneficial.
Also known as:
(Japanese 461)
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Chinese
561
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Research Seminar
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Engages senior students as members of a collaborative research team. Independent research, discussion, group presentations.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Chinese 403, 421 or 431.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION