Chinese Language Courses
01:165:410
- Course Code: 01:165:410
- Course Title: Classic Chinese Novels
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
01:165:410 Classic Chinese Novels
Description: Analysis of such classic Chinese novels as San-kuo yen-I (The Romance of the Three Kingdoms), Shui-hu chuan (Water Margin), Hsi-yu-chi(Monkey),and Hung-lou meng (Dream of the Red Chamber).
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 01:165:302 or 322 or equivalent
Semesters Offered: Irregular
Topics: Reading of traditional Chinese fiction. Develop proficiency and skill in the reading and comprehension of Chinese fiction of the late Imperial period in the original Chinese.
Expected Work: Reading, participation, attendance, assignments, outlines, project, and quizzes
Exams: Midterm and Final
01:165:412
- Course Code: 01:165:412
- Course Title: Chinese Poetry: Major Themes and Texts
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
01:165:412 Chinese Poetry: Major Themes and Texts
Description: Reading, analysis, and discussion of Chinese poetry in various forms from the classical period to the present.
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 01:165:302 or 322 or equivalent
Semesters Offered: Fall and Summer
Topics: Development, periods and classification of Chinese poetry, major Chinese poets, poetry appreciation and analysis, discuss position of Chinese poetry in Chinese literature, emphasis is on Tang and Song poetry.
Expected Work: Two or three short essays, quiz, attendance and participation
Exams: Final
01:165:419
- Course Code: 01:165:419
- Course Title: Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
01:165:419 Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
Description: Such major literary works as Shih-ching, Mencius, Shi-chi, T'ang poetry, Sung tz'u, Yuan drama, and Ming-Ch'ing fiction.
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 01:165:302 or 322 or equivalent
Semesters Offered: Irregular
Topics: Classical Chinese literature and its relation to Chinese thought.
Expected Work: Short reports, quiz, attendance and participation
Exams: Final
01:165:420
- Course Code: 01:165:420
- Course Title: Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
01:165:420 Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
Description: Such major literary works as Shijing, Mencius, Shiji, Tang poetry, Song zi, Yuan drama, and Ming-Qing fiction.
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 01:165:302 or 322 or placement
Semesters Offered: Irregular
Topics: Classical Chinese literature and its relation to Chinese thought.
Expected Work: Short reports, quiz, attendance and participation
Exams: Final
01:165:424
- Course Code: 01:165:424
- Course Title: The Origin and Development of Chinese Writing
- Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Credits: 3
01:165:424 The Origin and Development of Chinese Writing
Description: Investigation of the early evolution of Chinese writing within the context of the beginnings of Chinese civilization. Emphasis on textual understanding of the oracle bone inscriptions of the Shang period (ca. 1700 to 1100 BC).
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 01:165:302 or 322 or equivalent
Semesters Offered: Irregular