Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Introduces Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) with an emphasis on developing conversational skills by using fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabulary in functional contexts. Basic reading and writing (in simplified characters) are also taught.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

CHIN 101 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Continuation of Chinese 101 with emphasis on developing basic skills to read and write modern colloquial Chinese. The reading, writing and oral skills will be taught on the basis of fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabulary in context.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

CHIN 102 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Emphasis on improving Chinese skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Expansion of vocabulary and further study of grammar. Discussion of assigned readings primarily in Chinese.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

CHIN 201 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Continuation of skills developed in CHIN 201.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

CHIN 202 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Students will be encouraged to perfect their speaking and writing skills in modern standard Mandarin. Various resources such as authentic texts, video and audio recordings, as well as discussions on current events will be done in conjunction with assigned essays.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

CHIN 305 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Continuation of skills developed from Chin 305.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This is an introductory and interdisciplinary course on Chinese civilization and traditional Chinese literature. It will provide the student with an introduction to the cultural legacy and literature of China from the archaeological origins of Chinese civilization to the period of the mature imperial state in the 11th century (Song Dynasty). The diverse origins of China's civilization are stressed as topics in political, social, and economic history are explored, with a focus on developments in language, literature, and art. This course is a good introduction to further study of Chinese history and culture and, in particular, provides a valuable context for themes treated in Modern China.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

Asian Studies

Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course focuses on traditional Chinese society from 1800 to 1949, taking up such areas as family and kinship, social mobility, education, economic and social differentiation, community and social life, and popular belief. Examining the practices and ideologies underlying each area will enhance our understanding of the nature of traditional Chinese society, and help explain how elements of Chinese traditional culture contribute to modern Chinese identity and everyday life.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Asian Studies

Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Students meet with a department member to pursue advanced studies in areas of particular interest to them.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Asian Studies