Chinese courses

 101 Elementary Chinese. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese, emphasis on basic grammar, speaking, and listening comprehension as well as mastery of some 500 characters for reading and writing.  Language laboratory required. (Also listed as PA101.) 2 units.

103/104 Chinese Skill Maintenance.Conversation and limited reading and writing practice in Chinese language. Prerequisite: Chinese 101. (Also listed as Asian Studies 113/114) .25 unit each.

201 Intermediate Chinese I. Emphasis on continued development of speaking and listening skills and the use of basic structures through reading, writing, and films with a view to building proficiency in using the language. Prerequisite: Chinese language 101. (Also listed as Asian Studies 201.) 1 unit.

202 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II. The course builds on the language progress made in Chinese 201. Extensive use of films and increased application of the written and spoken language in order to build proficiency. Prerequisite: 201. (Also listed as Asian Studies 202.) 1 unit.

205/206 Chinese Skill Maintenance.Conversation and limited reading and writing practice in Chinese language. Prerequisite:  Chinese 101. (Also listed as Asian Studies 205/206.) .25 unit each. 

212 Masterpieces of Chinese Literature in Translation. This course will acquaint students with Chinese poetry and major forms of Chinese fiction: pi-chi, ch'uan-ch'i, pien-wen, hua-pen, kung-an, and the novel, as well as modern Chinese vernacular literature.  Students are expected to develop a critical interest in placing literary works in broader social, political and cultural contexts. No Prerequisite. (Also listed as Asian Studies 211.) 1 unit. (not offered in 2009-10)

250 Topics in Chinese Studies:

250 Topics: History, Literature, and Culture of the Lower Yangzi Delta. This is a two-block history course to be taught in China from Block 8 through Summer A Block of 2010. the Yangzi river delta is home both to contemporary Shanghai and classic centers of late imperial Chinese culture like Nanjing, Suzhou and Hangzhou, immortalized in the popular Chinese saying "Above there is Heaven, below Suzhou and Hangzhou." This course explores the region's vital cultural, political, economic and literature role in the creation of modern China from the late imperial period to the present. Taught on-site in Nanjing, Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, the course provides students a direct experience of contemporary China's connections to its past. This course will also provide students an opportunity to improve their Chinese language. Additional expenses incurred. Prerequisite: CN101 Elementary Chinese and Consent of Instructor. (Taught in China) (Also listed as Asian Studies 250, History 200, and Comparative Literature 220). 1 unit. Jiang/Williams.

250 Word and Image in Chinese Culture. This course will begin with a two-week introduction to the art monuments, literary forms, and religious traditions of China, as well as a comparative study of the relationships between word and image, art and literature; the group will then travel to China for two weeks to examine art objects and literary settings in a hands-on manner.  In China we will travel to Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Assignments will include reading responses, class presentations, and an extended paper.  $$$Extra Expense$$$.  Financial assistance is available for students on financial aid.  Consent of one of the two instructors is required to sign up for this course. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250, Art History 275 and Comparative Literature 200) . 1 unit.  (not offered in 2009-10)   

250 Topics: Chinese Calligraphy.An introduction to Chinese brushwork covering calligraphy, bamboo, orchid and tree painting, as well as some bird painting. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250 and Art Studio 313) .25 units.

250 Topics: Modernity and Sexuality in Chinese Literature and Film. This course will investigate how two modern concepts of Modernity and Sexuality, joined in a cultural debate over two significant historical and literary periods (the May fourth and the post-Mao periods), have informed the change in Chinese subjectivity and life style through reading representative literary works, personal accounts, films and scholarly studies. Additionally, since the fifth-generation of Chinese filmmakers have pushed contemporary Chinese cinema into an international award-winning industry, this course will try to figure out how the international cinematic language and market influence Chinese filmmakers'  film making, and their reinterpretation and reinvention of China's literature and history. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250). 1 unit. (Not offered in 2009-10)

250 Topics: China Cultural Heritage. This is an introductory and interdisciplinary course on Chinese civilization and traditional Chinese literature. The excellent film series "China: The Enduring Heritage" (20 minutes) has been adopted as an integral part of this course. Together with our core class lectures, these films help facilitate a holistic approach to culture, allowing the incorporation of literature, philosophy, religion, and science side-by-side with the fine arts, presenting an image of Chinese culture as the totality of a people's humanistic experience. Students are encouraged to ask questions freely to stimulate class discussion. Study questions will be distributed ahead of time for your preparation. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250). (Not offered in 2009-10)

301 Advanced Chinese Language. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending modern Chinese. Taught as an extended format course, Fall semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 202. (Also listed as Asian Studies 302.)

302 Advanced Chinese Language II. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending modern Chinese. Taught as an extended format course, Spring semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 301 or Consent of instructor. (Also listed as Asian Studies 304).

311 Independent Study in Chinese. Supervised projects in Chinese Language, literature and culture for advanced students.  Consent of department required.  Offered  as an extended format. .50 unit.

350 Advanced Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture. Study of a selected topic in Chinese literature and culture.  The course will cover subjects not listed in the regular curriculum and may vary year to year. 1 unit. (Not offered in 2009-10)

401 Chinese Culture and Language. Application of Chinese language skills in the study of Chinese culture, including literature, history, or business. Taught as an extended format course over the full academic year. Prerequisite: Chinese 302 or consent of instructor. (Also listed as Asian Studies 403).