1111. Elementary Chinese I
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Not open to students with three or more years of Chinese in high school; students with prior studies should contact the instructor or the program coordinator prior to registration. Cannot be taken for credit after passing CHIN 1101, 1112, 1113, or 1114.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1112. Elementary Chinese II
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1111; not open to students who have had three or more years of Chinese in high school. Cannot be taken for credit after passing CHIN 1102, 1103, 1104, 1113, 1114.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1113. Intermediate Chinese I
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1112. Cannot be taken for credit after passing CHIN 1103, 1104, 1114.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1114. Intermediate Chinese II
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1113. Not open for credit to students who have passed CHIN 1104 or 3210.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1121. Traditional Chinese Culture
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to traditional Chinese culture prior to the 20th century. Survey of institutions, philosophy, art, literature, and social customs seen through a variety of media. Taught in English. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »1122. Modern Chinese Culture
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to modern Chinese culture from the fall of the Qing Dynasty to the present period. Survey of institutions, philosophy, and social customs seen through literature and films. Taught in English. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »1193. Foreign Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
2360. Chinese Dishes and Drinks
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended Preparation: CHIN 1121.
Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of Chinese culture through the lens of food and drink, examining the intricate connections between cuisine, daily life, and broader historical, social, and cultural contexts. Impact of globalization on Chinese food traditions. Students will develop their own culturally informed restaurant or business concepts.
View Classes »2660E. Chinese Eco-Literature and Eco-Cinema
Examines the development of eco-literature and eco-cinema in modern and contemporary China. Taught in English.
View Classes »2800. Chinese Calligraphy
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the basics of Chinese calligraphy and the ways in which it mirrors Chinese history, culture, and philosophy. The fundamental characteristics of the Chinese writing system, its cultural content, and principles of formation as well as the skills used in Chinese calligraphy. At the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of Chinese characters and their cultural and philosophical background but also be able to appreciate the art and beauty in Chinese calligraphy. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3171. Chinese for Engineers
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1114 or four years of Chinese in high school.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the fields of engineering in Chinese. Preparation for the engineering and industrial job market in the Chinese-speaking world. Designed to meet the needs of students desiring to use Chinese as a tool for industry or commerce.
View Classes »3210. Chinese Composition and Conversation
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1114.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of high intermediate to advanced speaking and writing competency. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3211. Chinese Composition and Conversation II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 3210 or instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of high intermediate to advanced speaking and writing competency. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3220. Business Chinese
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 3210 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to Chinese business culture. Development of advanced Chinese written and oral competency in a business context. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3230. Language and Identity in Greater China
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
The role of language, linguistic indexing of socio-economic class, dialects and regional language variation, impact of state policies, linguistic borrowings, bilingualism and bicultural identity, and language shift and attrition in greater China. Taught in English.CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3230W. Language and Identity in Greater China
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011; instructor consent required.
Grading Basis: Graded
The role of language, linguistic indexing of socio-economic class, dialects and regional language variation, impact of state policies, linguistic borrowings, bilingualism and bicultural identity, and language shift and attrition in greater China. Taught in English. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3240. Contemporary Chinese Film
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1114 or equivalent
Grading Basis: Graded
Study of language and culture through contemporary Chinese films. In-depth development of listening and speaking skills. Films in Chinese with English subtitles. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3250W. Advanced Chinese
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 3210 or equivalent; ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of advanced reading, speaking and writing competency in Chinese through modern and contemporary Chinese literature. Taught in Chinese. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3260. Contemporary Chinese Culture
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 3210 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to popular culture in China and Chinese-speaking societies through contemporary literature, art, documentaries, and feature films. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3270. Chinese Film
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Chinese film from the silent era to the present. Analytical skills and critical vocabulary to study Chinese film in its social and historical contexts. Taught in English. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3271. Topics in Chinese Literature
Also offered as: AAAS 3271
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1121 and 1122 or instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Social and political issues in Chinese modernity and postmodernity. Taught in English.
View Classes »3275. Introduction to Chinese Linguistics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1112.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to Chinese phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, writing system, and sociolinguistic aspects. Taught in English.
View Classes »3280. Networking in China
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: CHIN 1114 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Development of cross-cultural awareness by learning how to analyze and imitate observable behaviors in professional Chinese environments. Taught in both English and Chinese. CA 4-INT.
View Classes »3282. Women in Chinese Literature and Film
Also offered as: AAAS 3282
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: CHIN 1121 and 1122 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Critical study of representations of women in Chinese film and literature from the early twentieth century to the present. Development of feminist movements in China and gender issues. Taught in English.
View Classes »3293. Foreign Study
1.00 - 9.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics taken in a foreign study program. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.
View Classes »3295. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.
Grading Basis: Graded
3299. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded