| Chinese Course Atlas: Fall 2005 |
CHN 101: Elementary Chinese I (Mandarin)
Section 000 Zhang
MW 9:35-10:25 and TT 11:30- 12:45 Limit 15
Section 001 Liu MW 10:40-11:30 and TT 10:00-11:15 Limit 15
Section 002 Zhang MW 2:00-2:50 and TT 2:30-3:45 Limit
15*
Section 003 Ho MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 1:00-2:15 Limit
15
4 credits
*Section 002 is a distance learning class conducted via videolink with Emory's Oxford, GA campus.
Content: Chinese 101 is the first of two courses designed to introduce students to modern Mandarin Chinese. The course begins with an introduction to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese and moves on to training of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes have an additional aim of introducing students to aspects of Chinese culture. By the end of the semester students are expected to 1) have a fairly good pronunciation, 2) recognize and write approximately 250-300 characters, and 3) carry out simple conversations about some of their daily activities.
Texts:
Integrated Chinese Textbook Level I Part I, Tao-chung Yao and Yue-hua
Liu
Integrated Chinese Workbook Level I Part I, Tao-chung Yao and Yue-hua
Liu
Integrated Chinese Character Workbook Level I Part 1, Tao-chung Yao
and Yue-hua Liu
Particulars: No prerequisites except serious interest and willingness to work. Note: students serious about learning Chinese should plan to take more than one year of the language, and no more than five seniors will be accepted into the classes.
CHN 103: Elementary Chinese for Heritage Speakers
Section 000 Li MW 12:50-1:40 and TT 10:00-11:15 Limit 15 Texts: TBA
Particulars: Prerequisites: Chn 102 or consent of instructor.
CHN 190: Mind and Body in China
Section 00P Ho TT 11:30-12:45 Max 15 (Freshmen only)
Content: This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of the concept of "Mind and Body" in Chinese religious traditions. As we explore how these traditional Chinese views fit into a modern context, students will have hands-on-experience with this ancient widsom, such as Qigong, Tai-chi, seated and moving meditation, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, spiritual practice in nature, and Daoist methods of enhancing longevity.
Required Texts: TBA
Particulars: There will be short written assignments, a group project on developing practical methods of mind/body cultivation and a research paper comparing Chinese and other conceptions of mind and body.
CHN 201: Intermediate Chinese I
Section 000 Li
MW 10:40-11:30 and TT 11:30-12:45 Limit 15
Section 001 Li MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 1:00-2:15 Limit 15
4 credits
Content: This course
is designed to help students to reach intermediate level communicative skill
both in spoken and written Chinese and to establish a solid base for more
advanced language learning. By increasing students' vocabulary and their knowledge
of sentence patterns, the course focuses on speaking and writing in coherent
and well-formed paragraphs. By the end of the semester students should be
able to 1) carry out rather fluent conversations about daily activities, 2)
write compositions of 300-500 characters on subjects of their daily life and
personal experiences.
Texts:
Integrated Chinese Textbook Level 2, Tao-chung Yao and Yue-hua Liu
Integrated Chinese Workbook Level 2, Tao-chung Yao and Yue-hua Liu
Particulars: Prerequisites:
Chn 102 or consent of instructor.
CHN 272WR: Literature in Early and Imperial China
Section 000 Kurtz TT 10:00-11:15
Limit 9
Same as ASIA 375WR Limit 3
Same as CPLT 203WR Limit 3
4 credits
Content:
An introduction to literature in early and imperial China from its beginnings through the end of the imperial era in 1911. Focusing on close readings of selected pieces in their literary and historical context, we will analyze representative works of various eras, writers, and genres. All texts will be studied in English translation. The aim of the course is to illustrate the beauty and diversity of classical Chinese literary voices and poetic sensibilities, and enable students to come to adequate terms with literary texts that were produced in a cultural environment often portrayed as being 'worlds apart' from our own. Satisfies G.E.R. post-freshman writing requirement and G.E.R. area IV.A (Humanities - Textual).
Texts:
Owen, Stephen. An Anthology of Chinese Literature. Beginnings to 1911. New York: W. W. Norton 1996.
Mair, Victor H. (ed.). The Columbia Anthology of Traditional Chinese Literature. New York: Columbia University Press 1994.
Further readings will be made available on online reserve.
Particulars: No knowledge of Chinese required. Evaluation based on class participation, written assignments, research paper, midterm and final.
CHN 301: Advanced Chinese I
Section 000 Cai
MWF 2:00-2:50 Limit 15
Section 001 Cai MWF 10:40-11:30 Limit 15
4 credits
Content: This is the first semester of Advanced Chinese. The course places emphasis on communicative function of the language where advanced reading, grammar and conversation are stressed. The contents of the textbook focus on the rapidly changing attitudes and values of modern China. Authentic reading materials are included in each lesson, such as newspaper articles, television, news broadcasts, short works of fiction, and some film. Students will learn to read both traditional and simplified characters.
Texts:
Beyond the Basics, by Jianhua Bai.
Family, by Ba Jin
Particulars: Prerequisites: CHN 202 or consent of instructor.
CHN 375: Understanding Modern Tibet: Readings in Comtemporary Religion, Culture, and Political History
Section 00P Doyle Mon 3:00-6:00 Limit 5
4 credits
Content: This reading course will focus on contemporary Tibetan culture, religion, and political history inside the Peoples Republic of China. After a brief historical overview of twentieth-century China and Tibet, class members will decide on, read about, and discuss particular special topics, such as China’s nationality/minorities policies, recent political protests in both China and the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Chinese White Papers on Human Rights and Tibetan exile government responses, the figure of the Panchen Lama, modern art and issues of identity, dissident Chinese authors’ views on Tibet, Chinese policies regarding religion, the revival and crackdown of Buddhism inside China and TAR, economic development strategies, and recent discussions between Beijing and members of the Tibetan exile government.
Texts: A Tibetan Revolutionary: The Political Life and Times of Bapa Phuntso Wangye, by Goldstein, Sherap, and Siebenschuh; Xeroxed material, and readings from websites.
Particulars: This course will comprise weekly discussions and regular films. As a group, we will also attend the exhibition of contemporary Tibetan art coming to Emory campus in October (dates TBA). Requirements will include regular attendance, a one-page reflection on weekly assigned readings, and occasional student presentations.
CHN 397R: Directed
Reading
Section 00P (Permission only)
CHN 401WR: Advanced Readings and Writing in Modern Chinese I
Section 000 Liu MWF 2:00-2:50
Limit 15
4 credits
Content: Conducted in Chinese, the course focuses on readings and discussions of authentic reading material from a wide variety of writing styles, including social, political, journalistic readings as well as important works of modern chinese literature, The goal of the course is to develop students' ability to understand and use Chinese at more advanced levels and to introduce modern Chinese culture through readings and discussions. Students are required to prepare in advance, then read and discuss the material in Chinese. Satisfies G.E.R. post-freshman writing requirement.
Texts:
China Scene, Hong Gang Jin et al and supplementary materials
Particulars: Prerequisite:
CHN 302 or consent of instructor
CHN 471SWR: Tradition in Modern China
Section 000 Kurtz TT 2:30-3:45 Limit 5
Same as ASIA 375SWR Limit 5
Same as HIST 385SWR Limit 5
4 credits
Content: This seminar examines the multiple ways in which traditions have been attacked, defended, revised, and reinvented in twentieth-century China. In our joint explorations, we will scrutinize representations of the past in scholarly works, including histories of Chinese thought, science and literature, as well as in memories of historical events as reflected in historiography, film, fiction, music, monuments, and art. Satisfies G.E.R. post-freshman writing requirement .
Texts:
Spence, Jonathan D. The Search for Modern China. New York: W.W. Norton 1999.
Further readings will be made available on online reserve .
Particulars: Evaluation based on class participation, presentations, book review, research paper.
CHN 495AS: Chinese
Honors I (Seminar)
Section 00P (Permission only)
4 credits
CHN 496R: Chinese
Language Internship
Section 00P (Permission only)
CHN 797R: Directed Study in Chinese Language or Culture
Section 00P (Permission only)
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August 23, 2005