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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; (4-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes:
Not open to students with credit in Chinese 30 or 35. See 4.59 Placement in Language Courses.
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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; (2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
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; (1-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 279 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; (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; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
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; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
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; (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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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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; (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; (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; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 207.
Notes:
Taught in English. Consent will be given to all students who are native speakers of Chinese, native speakers, and students whose Chinese proficiency is equivalent to the level of Chinese 207.
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Chinese
355
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Topics in 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; (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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese
363
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Chinese Language in the Cultural Context
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Study of the use and function of the Chinese language in its cultural context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 207 or consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes:
Consent will be given to all students who are native speakers of Chinese and students whose Chinese proficiency is equivalent to the level of Chinese 207.
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Chinese
371
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Classical Chinese I
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An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the classical Chinese language. Readings of short texts selected from famous classical works.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
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Chinese
373
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Classical Chinese II
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Further study of grammar and vocabulary of classical Chinese language. Readings of short texts selected from famous classical works.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 371.
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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; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 401 and 421 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; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 403 and 421 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
431
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Selected Topics in Chinese Literature
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Selected readings from various literary topics, such as contemporary Chinese literature, the Chinese diaspora experience, readings of specific authors.
Course Hours:
3 units; (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; (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; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Chinese 403, 421 or 431.
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