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ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
CHINESE

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CHIN 101 First-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5)
Introduction to the standard language. Emphasis on learning correct pronunciation and basic structure. Drill in oral use of the language. Open only to students who do not have any previous training in Chinese. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; and CHIN 121 (or equivalents). Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 121; and CHIN 134 (or equivalents). Maximum 20 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 138 (or equivalents). Course equivalent to: B CHIN 101 and TCHIN 101. Course overlaps with: CHIN 111. Offered: A.

CHIN 102 First-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5)
Introduction to the standard language. Emphasis on learning correct pronunciation and basic structure. Drill in oral use of the language. Open only to students who do not have any previous training in Chinese. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 101, CHIN 102, and CHIN 121 (or equivalents). Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 121; and CHIN 134 (or equivalents). Maximum 20 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 138 (or equivalents). Course equivalent to: B CHIN 102 and TCHIN 102. Course overlaps with: CHIN 112. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 101. Offered: W.

CHIN 103 First-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5)
Introduction to the standard language. Emphasis on learning correct pronunciation and basic structure. Drill in oral use of the language. Open only to students who do not have any previous training in Chinese. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 121; and CHIN 134 (or equivalents). Maximum 20 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 138 (or equivalents). Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 222 (or equivalents). Course equivalent to: B CHIN 103 and TCHIN 103. Course overlaps with: CHIN 113 and CHIN 133. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 102. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 111 First-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5)
Intended for students who have some formal or home training in listening to and speaking Mandarin. Focuses on reading comprehension and writing characters in context. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; and CHIN 121. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; CHIN 113; and CHIN 138. Course overlaps with: CHIN 101; B CHIN 101; and TCHIN 101. Offered: A.

CHIN 112 First-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5)
Intended for students who have some formal or home training in listening to and speaking Mandarin. Focuses on reading comprehension and writing characters in context. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; and CHIN 121. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; CHIN 113; and CHIN 138. Course overlaps with: CHIN 102; B CHIN 102; and TCHIN 102. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 111. Offered: W.

CHIN 113 First-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Intended for students who have some formal or home training in listening to and speaking Mandarin. Focuses on reading comprehension and writing characters in context. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; CHIN 113; and CHIN 138. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 113; CHIN 211; and CHIN 222. Course overlaps with: CHIN 103; CHIN 133; B CHIN 103; and TCHIN 103. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 112. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 130 International Baccalaureate (IB) Beginning Chinese (5/10)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.

CHIN 131 International Baccalaureate (IB) Intermediate-Beginning Chinese (5)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Course equivalent to: CHIN 103.

CHIN 133 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language (5)
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 133; CHIN 222; and CHIN 223. Course overlaps with: CHIN 103; CHIN 113; B CHIN 103; and TCHIN 103.

CHIN 134 First-Year Intensive Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (15)
Introduction to the standard language. Emphasis on learning correct pronunciation and basic structure. Drill in oral use of the language. Open only to students who do not have any previous training in Chinese. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 121; and CHIN 134 (or equivalents). Offered: S.

CHIN 138 First-Year Intensive Chinese for Heritage Learners (15)
Intended for students who have some formal or home training in listening to and speaking Chinese. Focuses on reading, comprehension, and writing characters in context. Maximum 20 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 138 (or equivalents). Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 111; CHIN 112; CHIN 113; and CHIN 138. Offered: S.

CHIN 145 Foreign Study: First-Year Chinese (1-15, max. 20)
Modern 100-level Chinese language studied abroad. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 201 Second-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion stressed. Aural and oral practice and structural drills continued. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 20 credits allowed between CHIN 101; CHIN 102; CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 138 (or equivalents). Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 103; CHIN 201; and CHIN 222 (or equivalents). Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 211 and CHIN 231. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either CHIN 103 or CHIN 134. Offered: A.

CHIN 202 Second-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion stressed. Oral practice and structural drills continued. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 202; CHIN 203; and CHIN 223. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 212 and CHIN 232. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 201. Offered: W.

CHIN 203 Second-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion stressed. Oral practice and structural drills continued. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 202; CHIN 203; and CHIN 223. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 203; CHIN 223; and CHIN 232. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 213. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 202. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 211 Second-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Stresses advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion. Emphasizes writing. Continues aural and oral practice. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 113; CHIN 211; and CHIN 222. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 211; CHIN 212; CHIN 213; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 201 and CHIN 231. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in either CHIN 113 or CHIN 138. Offered: A.

CHIN 212 Second-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Stresses advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 212; CHIN 213; and CHIN 223. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 211; CHIN 212; CHIN 213; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 202 and CHIN 232. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 211. Offered: W.

CHIN 213 Second-Year Chinese for Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Stresses advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion. Emphasizes reading and writing. Continues aural and oral practice. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 212; CHIN 213; and CHIN 223. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 211; CHIN 212; CHIN 213; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 203. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 212. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 230 International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced-Beginning Chinese (5-15) A&H
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.

CHIN 231 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language (5) A&H
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 201 and CHIN 211.

CHIN 232 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language (5) A&H
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Maximum 10 credits allowed between CHIN 203; CHIN 223; and CHIN 232. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Course overlaps with: CHIN 202 and CHIN 212.

CHIN 234 Second-Year Intensive Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (15) A&H
Continuation of first-year non-heritage Chinese. Stresses advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion. Continues aural and oral practice and structural drills. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 201; CHIN 202; CHIN 203; CHIN 231; CHIN 232; and CHIN 234. Maximum 15 credits allowed between CHIN 211, CHIN 212, CHIN 213, and CHIN 234. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in either CHIN 103 or CHIN 134. Offered: S.

CHIN 245 Foreign Study: Second-Year Chinese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
Modern 200-level Chinese language studied abroad in approved programs. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 301 Third-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Focuses on oral and aural proficiency. Covers general topics, reading ability of simple unedited text, as well as writing skill in short essay form. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 203. Offered: A.

CHIN 302 Third-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Focuses on oral and aural proficiency. Covers general topics, reading ability of simple unedited text, as well as writing skill in short essay form. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 301. Offered: W.

CHIN 303 Third-Year Chinese for Non-Heritage Learners (5) A&H
Focuses on oral and aural proficiency. Covers general topics, reading ability of simple unedited text, as well as writing skill in short essay form. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 302. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 330 International Baccalaureate (IB) Intermediate Chinese (5-15) A&H
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.

CHIN 331 Chinese Extensive Reading (3/5, max. 10) A&H
Combines extensive reading and text-based discussion to promote both language and literacy skills in Modern Standard Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 113 or CHIN 203.

CHIN 342 The Chinese Language (5) A&H
Nature and structure of the Chinese language, covering structural characteristics, genetic and typological affiliation, standard Mandarin and Chinese dialects, Chinese writing system, history of the Chinese language, and cultural aspects. Prerequisite: either CHIN 103, CHIN 113, CHIN 134, or CHIN 138.

CHIN 345 Foreign Study: Third-Year Chinese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
Modern 300-level Chinese language studied abroad in approved programs. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 373 Chinese Poetry (5) A&H
Introduction to Chinese poetry. A study of its origins, forms, major themes, and relevant conventions. All readings in English. No knowledge of Chinese required.

CHIN 374 Chinese Prose (5) A&H
Survey of great works of Chinese prose, including philosophical writings, historical works, short narratives, essays, and rhyme-prose. All readings in English. No knowledge of Chinese required.

CHIN 380 Pre-Modern Chinese Narrative (5) A&H
Premodern Chinese fiction in English translation. Historical and cultural contexts of narrative traditions. Emphasis on the Ming and Qing periods; works and topics vary from year to year.

CHIN 381 Literature in Modern China (5) A&H
Twentieth-century Chinese literature in English translation. Introduces the historical and cultural context of modern Chinese writing, as well as various critical approaches to its study.

CHIN 385 Popular Culture in Twentieth-Century China (5) A&H/SSc
Introduction to Chinese popular culture from the turn-of-the-century to the present. Topics include cinema, popular music, and popular fiction; emphasis varies from year to year.

CHIN 395 Foreign Study: Intermediate Chinese Literature or Linguistics (1-15, max. 15) A&H
Intermediate Chinese literature or linguistics studied abroad in approved programs. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 411 Fourth-Year Chinese (5) A&H
Reading of unedited texts including newspaper articles, literary selections, and academic essays. Oral discussion, listening comprehension, and composition. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in either CHIN 213 or CHIN 303. Offered: A.

CHIN 412 Fourth-Year Chinese (5) A&H
Reading of unedited texts including newspaper articles, literary selections, and academic essays. Oral discussion, listening comprehension, and composition. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 411. Offered: W.

CHIN 413 Fourth-Year Chinese (5) A&H
Reading of unedited texts including newspaper articles, literary selections, and academic essays. Oral discussion, listening comprehension, and composition. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 412. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 431 Chinese Extensive Reading (3/5, max. 10) A&H
Combines extensive reading and text-based discussion in order to promote both language and literacy skills in Modern Standard Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 113 or CHIN 203.

CHIN 432 Social and Cultural Issues in Contemporary China (2/3, max. 6) SSc
Covers social and cultural issues contemporary China faces, including traditional values, capitalism and socialism, environmental issues, and economic growth and challenges. Help students develop an understanding of contemporary Chinese society and culture and the linguistic tools for discussion by watching, analyzing, reading, and discussing a variety of authentic materials in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 413.

CHIN 442 The Chinese Language (5) A&H
Covers the same topics as CHIN 342 (students attend CHIN 342 lectures), with additional readings and assignments. Provides necessary background for 500-level courses in Chinese linguistics and textual study. Intended for graduate students or advanced undergraduates. Required: Reading ability in Chinese.

CHIN 443 Structure of Chinese (5) A&H
Outline of the major grammatical structures of Chinese. Focus on learning and teaching problems. Prerequisite: CHIN 413

CHIN 445 Foreign Study: Fourth-Year Chinese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
Modern 400-level Chinese language studied abroad in approved programs. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 451 Introduction to Classical Chinese (5) A&H
Structure and history of Classical Chinese; its cultural and linguistic place in the history of the literary language. Prerequisite: either CHIN 113, CHIN 203, or CHIN 234.

CHIN 452 Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry (5) A&H
Classical Chinese through reading a selection of 100 best-known and oft-recited poems. Prerequisite: either CHIN 113, CHIN 203, or CHIN 234.

CHIN 453 First-Year Classical Chinese (5)
Exercises and selected readings in pre-Han texts. Focus on grammar, systematic sentence analysis, and distinctive functions of grammatical particles. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 452. Offered: Sp.

CHIN 461 History of Chinese Literature (5) A&H
Chinese literature from earliest times to the end of the Six Dynasties. Offered: A.

CHIN 462 History of Chinese Literature (5) A&H
Chinese literature from the Tang to the end of the Song. Prerequisite: CHIN 461 Offered: W.

CHIN 463 History of Chinese Literature (5) A&H
Chinese literature from the Yuan to recent times. Offered: WSp.

CHIN 470 Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (5) A&H
Reading and translation of scholarly articles and selections in the humanities and social sciences. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.5 in either CHIN 213 or CHIN 303.

CHIN 473 Seminar in Early Medieval China (5) A&H
History and culture of Early Medieval China and the intellectual-philosophical writings that transformed Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHIN 213 or CHIN 303.

CHIN 482 Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (5) A&H
Modern texts in the original, mainly works published since the beginning of the twentieth century. Focus on literature, primarily short story and essay. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.5 in either CHIN 213 or CHIN 303

CHIN 495 Foreign Study: Advanced Chinese Literature or Linguistics (1-5, max. 15) A&H
Advanced Chinese literature or linguistics studied abroad in approved programs. Evaluation by department/faculty required.

CHIN 496 Special Studies in Chinese (5, max. 15) A&H
Topics vary.

CHIN 499 Undergraduate Research (3-5, max. 15)
For Chinese language and literature majors. Offered: AWSpS.

CHIN 531 Introduction to Historical Phonology (5)
Sources and methods in the study of phonology. Prerequisite: CHIN 442 or permission of instructor.

CHIN 540 Seminar in Linguistics (2/5, max. 15)
Advanced topics in Chinese linguistics. Subject emphasis varies from year to year.

CHIN 545 Seminar in Applied Linguistics (5, max. 15)
Selected topics in applied linguistics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 551 First-Year Classical Chinese (5)
Exercises and selected readings in pre-Han texts. Grammar, systematic sentence analysis, and distinctive functions of grammatical particles. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either CHIN 113, CHIN 203, or CHIN 234, or equivalent.

CHIN 552 First-Year Classical Chinese (5)
Exercises and selected readings in pre-Han texts. Grammar, systematic sentence analysis, and distinctive functions of grammatical particles. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either a minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 551 or equivalent.

CHIN 553 First-Year Classical Chinese (5)
Exercises and selected readings in pre-Han texts. Grammar, systematic sentence analysis, and distinctive functions of grammatical particles. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either a minimum grade of 2.0 in CHIN 552 or equivalent.

CHIN 559 Introduction to Methods and Materials in Sinology (2/5)
Introduction to the basic reference works and methods of research in Chinese language and literature. Includes a history of Sinology, survey of basic bibliographies, dictionaries, atlases, catalogs, journals, literary collections, concordances, and other sources. Prerequisite: CHIN 551, CHIN 552. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 561 History of Chinese Literature (2/5, max. 5)
Part of a three-quarter series of graduate-level courses on the history of Chinese literature. Focuses on major writers and works from earliest times to the Tang dynasty. May only be taken for credit once.

CHIN 562 History of Chinese Literature (2/5)
Part of a three-quarter series of graduate-level courses on the history of Chinese literature. Focuses on major writers and works from the Tang and Song dynasties.

CHIN 563 History of Chinese Literature (5)
Third in a three-term series of courses on the history of Chinese literature. Covers genres, works, and writers from the Yuan dynasty (13th century) through the twentieth century. While noting the continuation of classical traditions, it focuses on the development of vernacular genres.

CHIN 564 Introduction to Philology and Lexicology (5)
Provides an introduction to textual criticism for students of pre-modern Chinese texts. In particular the course will focus on two related subjects: philological method and lexicological analysis. Prerequisite: Ability to read Classical Chinese. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 571 Readings in Pre-Modern Texts (5, max. 15)
Close readings of pre-modern Chinese texts. Selections vary. Recommended: Four years' college-level study of modern Chinese and one year of classical Chinese (or the equivalent), plus previous coursework in Chinese literature and/or history. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 572 Readings in Modern Texts (5, max. 15)
Readings in Chinese literature and related fields. Addresses critical issues and involves reading representative secondary scholarship; the primary focus is on both broad and intensive reading of the primary texts. Selections vary. Prerequisite: Reading fluency in modern Chinese and at least one year's study of Classical are required; previous coursework in history and literary studies is strongly recommended. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 582 Seminar in Vernacular Literature (5, max. 15)
Reading and analysis of Chinese vernacular literary texts. Selections vary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CHIN 583 Seminar in Modern Literature (5, max. 25)
Directed study of selected works of modern Chinese literature. Primary focus on the novel, short story, and essay. Selections vary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CHIN 585 Seminar in Poetry (5, max. 15)
Directed study of selected works of Chinese poetry. Selections vary. Prerequisite: two years of Modern Chinese and one year of Classical Chinese, or permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

CHIN 587 Seminar in Modern Culture (5, max. 15)
Directed study of aspects of twentieth-century Chinese literary and popular cultures. Provides both historical coverage and a grounding in various theoretical and methodological problems. Topics include print culture, cinema, popular music, as well as aspects of material culture; emphasis varies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.