Lower-Division Chinese Courses
Chinese 1: First-Year Chinese (Fall Quarter)
Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins only in the fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting.
Only those with no prior experience with the language may enroll in Chinese 1, which is only offered fall quarter. Heritage learners and those with prior instruction are required to take a placement exam.
Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins only in the fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting.
Only those with no prior experience with the language may enroll in Chinese 1, which is only offered fall quarter. Heritage learners and those with prior instruction are required to take a placement exam.
Chinese 2: First-Year Chinese (Winter Quarter)
Continuation of Chinese 1, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 150 basic characters. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or by consent of instructor.
Continuation of Chinese 1, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 150 basic characters. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or by consent of instructor.
Chinese 3: First-Year Chinese (Spring Quarter)
Continuation of Chinese 2, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 300 basic characters. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or by consent of instructor.
Continuation of Chinese 2, which assumes that students are familiar both with the pinyin romanization system and approximately 300 basic characters. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or by consent of instructor.
Chinese 4: Second-Year Chinese (Fall Quarter)
Instruction in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. The second-year sequence (4-5-6) begins only in the fall quarter. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or by consent of instructor.
Instruction in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. The second-year sequence (4-5-6) begins only in the fall quarter. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or by consent of instructor.
Chinese 5: Second-Year Chinese (Winter Quarter)
Continuation of Chinese 4. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. Prerequisite(s): course 4 or by consent of instructor.
Continuation of Chinese 4. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. Prerequisite(s): course 4 or by consent of instructor.
Chinese 6: Second-Year Chinese (Spring Quarter)
Continuation of Chinese 5. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. Prerequisite(s): course 5 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): CC.)
Continuation of Chinese 5. Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. Prerequisite(s): course 5 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): CC.)
Upper-Division Chinese Courses
Chinese 103: Advanced Chinese - Language and Society (Fall Quarter)
Designed to enhance the students' ability to understand, analyze, and discuss authentic Chinese reading materials. Chinese linguistic and cultural aspects are introduced. Prerequisite(s): course 6 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Designed to enhance the students' ability to understand, analyze, and discuss authentic Chinese reading materials. Chinese linguistic and cultural aspects are introduced. Prerequisite(s): course 6 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Chinese 104: Advanced Chinese - Readings in Literature (Winter Quarter every other year)
Close readings in Chinese vernacular literature of recognized merit from contemporary and modern writers as wells as from models from the traditional period. Student are introduced to the basic critical issues, in Chinese, relating to narrative and drama, revealed by the works under discussion. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 105 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Close readings in Chinese vernacular literature of recognized merit from contemporary and modern writers as wells as from models from the traditional period. Student are introduced to the basic critical issues, in Chinese, relating to narrative and drama, revealed by the works under discussion. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 105 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Chinese 105: Advanced Chinese - Readings in History (Spring Quarter every other year)
Offers an appreciation of some of the central issues in Chinese history as defined by Chinese historians of the 20th century. Through readings of graduated difficulty, the vocabulary, style, and form of modern Chinese historical writing are introduced. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Offers an appreciation of some of the central issues in Chinese history as defined by Chinese historians of the 20th century. Through readings of graduated difficulty, the vocabulary, style, and form of modern Chinese historical writing are introduced. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 107 or 108; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Chinese 107: Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose (Winter Quarter every other year)
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Reading from the Han and pre-Han era is featured. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 108; or by consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Reading from the Han and pre-Han era is featured. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 108; or by consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Chinese 108: Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry (Spring Quarter every other year)
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Classical poetry and lyrics are featured. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 107; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)
Introduces the grammar and lexicon of classical Chinese and the language of China's pre-modern canonical writings in philosophy, religion, history, music, visual art, and literature. Classical poetry and lyrics are featured. Prerequisite(s): course 103 or 104 or 105 or 107; or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): TA.)