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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 4.35 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
280
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Beginners I
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An introductory course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 280 and 311 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
281
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Beginners II
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Continuation of Chinese 280.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 280.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 281 and 313 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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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; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 207.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 229 and 301 will not be allowed.
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Chinese
304
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Continuing I
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A continuing-level course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 304 and 311 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
305
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Continuing II
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Continuation of Chinese 304.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 304.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 305 and 313 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
310
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Topics in Chinese Culture in an Immersion Setting
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An introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and functional Chinese language.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 309 and 310 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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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
334
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Intermediate I
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An intermediate-level course in Chinese stressing oral and aural skills in an immersion setting.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 311 and 334 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Chinese
335
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Chinese Language in an Immersion Setting Intermediate II
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Continuation of Chinese 334.
Course Hours:
3 units; (36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 334.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Chinese 313 and 335 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May be offered as part of a group study program. Additional fees will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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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:
Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 207 or higher.
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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 students who are native speakers of Chinese and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at 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 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 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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
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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 on the basis of newspapers, magazines, social commentary and/or literary works.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 333.
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Chinese
411
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Foundations of Chinese Language Learning and Teaching
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Addresses theories in learning and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language. Examines fundamental concepts and critical issues in the field such as learner strategies, motivation and teaching methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
Notes:
Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 303 or higher.
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Chinese
412
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Aspects of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning
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Addresses practice in learning and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
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Chinese
413
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Topics in Experiential Chinese Language Teaching
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A course that integrates experiential teaching and explains how societal, educational and pragmatic contexts affect Chinese language teaching.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 303.
Notes:
Consent will be given to students who are native speakers of Chinese, and to students whose Chinese proficiency is at the level of Chinese 303 or higher.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Chinese
431
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Selected Topics in Chinese Literature
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Selected readings on various literary topics, such as contemporary Chinese literature, the Chinese diaspora experience, or readings by specific authors.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Chinese 403.
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 the 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):
Chinese 403 or 431.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION