1111. Elementary Chinese I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1112. Elementary Chinese II
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1113. Intermediate Chinese I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1114. Intermediate Chinese II
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Development of ability to communicate in Chinese, orally and in writing.
View Classes »1121. Traditional Chinese Culture
3.00 credits
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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
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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.
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Grading Basis: Graded
2360. Chinese Dishes and Drinks
3.00 credits
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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 »2800. Chinese Calligraphy
3.00 credits
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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
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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
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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
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Grading Basis: Graded
Development of high intermediate to advanced speaking and writing competency. Taught in Chinese.
View Classes »3220. Business Chinese
3.00 credits
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Social and political issues in Chinese modernity and postmodernity. Taught in English.
View Classes »3275. Introduction to Chinese Linguistics
3.00 credits
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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Grading Basis: Graded
3299. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded