2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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