A comprehensive course in elementary Mandarin, designed to develop basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Systematic coverage of syntactical patterns. After oral foundation work, 20 characters are introduced each lesson in unsimplified and simplified forms.

CHNS 10100 Chinese Level I

Chinese Level I

A continuation of the study of elementary Mandarin. Students will complete study of basic syntactical patterns. Character recognition will be built to 500. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

CHNS 10200 Chinese Level II

Chinese Level II

A course in intermediate Mandarin, with integrated spoken and written tracks emphasizing the cultural contexts of usage. Mastery of more advanced syntactic patterns, with enriched vocabulary. Character recognition built to 800. Introduction to Chinese dictionaries.

CHNS 20100 Chinese Level III

Chinese Level III

A continuation of the study of intermediate Mandarin. Development of enhanced oral narrative skills and listening comprehension skills through audio-visual supplements. Short exercises in expository composition. Character recognition built to 1,100-plus. Introduction to Chinese newspaper. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

CHNS 20200 Chinese Level IV

Chinese Level IV

Class reading and discussion of selected Chinese poetry, prose, and drama; introduction to the methods of literary criticism, applied to the reading of Chinese literary discourse. Texts, discussion, and written assignments primarily in Chinese. Permission of instructor required.

CHNS 24100 Introduction To The Study Of Chinese Literature

Introduction To The Study Of Chinese Literature

Selected topics on Chinese civilization and culture including history and geography, Confucianism, contemporary China, education, family, international cultural and economic cooperation. Course materials also cover most current issues on and in Chinese-speaking communities. Lectures in English.

CHNS 28000 Topics In Chinese Civilization And Culture

Topics In Chinese Civilization And Culture

Selected topics on Chinese civilization and culture including history and geography, Confucianism, contemporary China, education, family, international cultural and economic cooperation.  Course materials also cover most current issues on and in Chinese-speaking communities.  Lectures in English. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CHNS 28000 Topics in Chinese Civilization and Culture

Topics in Chinese Civilization and Culture

Selected topics on Chinese food history, production, preparation, festivals, as well as food in literature, film, business and folk beliefs. Discussion will also include civilization and food as cultural diplomacy. Lectures in English. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

CHNS 28100 Intro Chinese Food Culture II

Intro Chinese Food Culture II

Selected topics on Chinese food history, production, preparation, festivals, as well as food in literature, film, business and folk beliefs. Discussion will also include civilization and food as cultural diplomacy. Lectures in English.

CHNS 28100 Introduction To Chinese Food Culture

Introduction To Chinese Food Culture

Principles and techniques of writing Chinese characters. The aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy, its function as an art form, and its role in Chinese culture. Emphasis on training and practice in calligraphic writing. Conducted in English.

CHNS 28500 Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

Continued development of Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization from a variety of sources, e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, recent literature, etc.

CHNS 30100 Chinese Level V

Chinese Level V

Continued development of Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization from a variety of sources with stronger emphasis on authentic texts, e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, recent literature, etc. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CHNS 30200 Chinese Level VI

Chinese Level VI

Concentration on further development of reading and writing abilities for students with conversational proficiency, using materials primarily from modern social and cultural studies, including annotated literary texts. Conducted in Chinese.

CHNS 31300 Reading And Writing Practice

Reading And Writing Practice

This course surveys the development of the Chinese cinema from its beginning to the present. Films from the mainland as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong will be examined in-depth for their aesthetic quality and techniques, and equally important, against their socio-historical, political, economic and cultural contexts. The class is conducted in English. Films are all in Chinese with English subtitles.

CHNS 33000 Introduction To Chinese Cinema

Introduction To Chinese Cinema

Reading and discussion of selected classical Chinese texts from major writers and genres. Introduction to methods of literary criticism as applied to Chinese literature. Texts, discussion, and written assignments are largely in Chinese. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CHNS 34100 Chinese Literature I: Traditional Chinese Literature

Chinese Literature I: Traditional Chinese Literature

Study of selected poetry, drama, and fiction from the twentieth century. Students will read and discuss major authors and texts and will write critical essays on literary topics. Texts, discussion, and written assignments are largely in Chinese.

CHNS 34200 Chinese Literature II: Modern Chinese Literature

Chinese Literature II: Modern Chinese Literature

Continued development of Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis will be upon modern, everyday language and culture (with some introduction to traditional culture) using various sources such as textbooks, newspapers, and literary works.

CHNS 40100 Chinese Level VII

Chinese Level VII

Further development of Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.  Materials will include advanced textbooks and original texts such as newspapers and literary works. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CHNS 40200 Chinese Level VIII

Chinese Level VIII

Topics vary. Permission of instructor required.

CHNS 49000 Chinese Spec Topics

Chinese Spec Topics

Special topics in Chinese Literature. Permission of instructor required.

CHNS 59400 Modern Chinese Theater

Modern Chinese Theater

Special topics in Chinese Literature.  Permission of instructor required.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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