2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Modern Languages

CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I

Emphasis on elementary oral/aural skills through conversational exchanges in Mandarin Chinese relating to everyday culture. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese. (LAC)

5

CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II

Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent. Oral/aural skills in Mandarin Chinese are coupled with writing and character recognition related to practical knowledge of everyday culture. (LAC)

5

CHIN 116 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

Prerequisite: none. Become familiar with the culture and society of Modern China through an interdisciplinary examination of China's past. Conducted in English. (LAC)

3

CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I

Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent. Review language structure and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest. (LAC, gtP)

3

CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II

Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent. Review language structure and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest. (LAC, gtP)

3

CHIN 216 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature

Study major works in Chinese literature. Become familiar with different genres and major writers of Chinese literary tradition, and situate the literature within its social and historical contexts. Conducted in English. (LAC, gtP)

3

CHIN 301 China and the Chinese I

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Develop advanced language skills in Chinese using a variety of authentic texts. Practice writing and conversation.

3

CHIN 302 China and the Chinese II

Prerequisite: CHIN 301 or equivalent. Acquire advanced skills in Chinese using authentic texts and media. Learn composition and advanced conversation.

3

CHIN 311 Introduction to Literary Chinese

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. Develop skills to read and translate texts using literary Chinese. Become familiar with traditional Chinese civilization. Taught in Chinese and English.

3

CHIN 312 Readings in Literary Chinese

Prerequisite: CHIN 311 or equivalent. Continue developing skills in literary Chinese. Increase breadth and depth of understanding of Chinese language and culture. Taught in Chinese and English.

3

CHIN 395 Topics in Modern China

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent, or instructor consent. Study thematically related topics of the modern Chinese-speaking world. Subjects include identity, politics, Chinese Diaspora and immigration/emigration, history, and Chinese society through film, literature, historical and cultural texts. Repeatable under different subtitles.

3

CHIN 407 Chinese for Oral Proficiency

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent. This course develops oral proficiency by exposing students to linguistic functions categorized as intermediate-high and advanced by ACTFL proficiency guidelines. This course prepares students for the oral proficiency interview.

3

CHIN 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

1-4

CHIN 450 Modern Chinese Literature

Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Read, analyze, and discuss Chinese literature from 1919 to the present; situate literature in cultural, social and historical events; acquire skills to write critical analyses. Repeatable.

3

CHIN 495 Topics in Traditional China

Prerequisite: CHIN 311 or equivalent, or instructor consent. Study thematically related topics in traditional China (pre-1900). Read literary, historical, religious, and philosophical texts in literary Chinese. Become familiar with primary sources and acquire skills to conduct research. Repeatable under different subtitles.

3