| Chinese Course Atlas: Fall 2007 |
CHN 101: Elementary Chinese I (Mandarin)
Section 000 Ta
MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 11:30-12:45 Limit 15
Section 001 Ta MW 10:40-11:30 and TT 10:00-11:15 Limit 15
Section 002 Y. Li/H. Li MW 2:00-2:50 and TT 1:00-2:15 Limit
15*
Section 003 H. Li MW 9:35-10:25 and TT 2:30-3:45 Limit
15
Section 004 Ta MW 8:30-9:20 and TT 2:30-3:45 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 Faculty MW 10:40-11:30 and TT 10:00-11:15 Limit 15 Texts: TBA
Particulars: Prerequisites: Chn 102 or consent of instructor.
CHN 201: Intermediate Chinese I
Section 000 Zhang
MW 12:50-1:40 and TT 10:00-11:15 Limit 15
Section 001 Ho MW 9:35-10:25 and TT 11:30-12:45 Limit 15
Section 002 Ho MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 2:30-3:45 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 301: Advanced Chinese I
Section 000 Zhang
MWF 9:35-10:25 Limit 15
Section 001 Zhang MWF 11:45-12:35 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 360WR: Chinese Women in Film and Fiction
Section 000 Cai MWF 2:00-2:50 Limit 5
Same as ASIA 360WR Limit 5
Same as WS 360WR Limit 5
Mandatory film screening
4 credits
Content: An examination of woman as trope in modern Chinese cinema and literature in the twentieth century. It explores how “the modern woman” became a cultural construct and how that construct has redefined gender role and femininity. Special attention will be paid to such issues as self-identity, love, marriage, family, and social opportunities. All readings are in English translation. Knowledge of Chinese language is not required. Four credit hours.
Texts:
The Three-Inch Golden Lotus, by Feng Jicai
The Butcher's Wife, by Li Ang
I Myself Am a Woman: Selected Writings of Ding Ling , Ed. Barlow & Bjorge
Bamboo Shoots After the Rain: Contemporary Stories by Women Writers of Taiwan, Eds. Ann C. Carver and Sung-sheng Yvonne Chang
Particulars: All readings are in English translation. Course requirements include three short written assignments, a research paper, presentations, and active class participation.
CHN 375R: Special Topics in Chinese Studies - Introduction to Chinese Studies
Section 000 Magone TT 1:00-2:15 Limit 12
Same as ASIA 370R Limit 3
4 credits
Content: This course traditionally focuses on "Chinese Studies " (a.k.a. "Sinology"), i.e. the academic discipline which traditionally has been dedicated to the production, distribution and management of knowledge related to China. The basic goal is to provide students with a systematic introduction to the main themes, scholars and institutions of this discipline. In addition, we will also re-enact some of the great "academic adventures" in the field (such as "The Mystery of the Clavis Sinica" or "The Singlish Affair"), savour moderate pieces of seemingly useless information (such as the exact location of "Xanadu" or the etymylogical origins of "Cathay") and set our minds on fire while discussing contoversial yet captivaing topics, such as "Needham's Paradox" or "Oriental Despotism."
Texts:
The Chan's Great Continenet: China in Western Minds, by Jonathan D. Spence
China: Empire and Civilization , by Edward Shaughnessy
Auto-da-fe, Elias Canetti
Particulars: Knowldge of Chinese is NOT required. Evaluation is based on class participation, written assignments, exams, research paper.
CHN 394S: Screening China
Section 000 Cai M 4:00-7:00 Limit 9
Same as ASIA 375S Limit 2
Same as CPLT 389S Limit 2
Same as FILM 394S Limit 2
Mandatory film screenings on Wednesday evenings
4 credits
Content: The course explores the history and development of Chinese cinema since the early twentieth century. It discusses "film in China" and "China in film" by focusing on the function of cinema and the continual reconfigurations of time, space, gender, and history in Chinese films under different historical conditions in the past hundred years.
Texts: TBA
Particulars: Several one-page film response papers; two presentations; and a final paper (8-10 pages) of film analysis and discussion of a representative feature of Chinese cinema (research required). Attendance and active participation will count in determining final grades.
CHN 397R: Directed
Reading
Section 00P (Permission only)
CHN 401WR: Advanced Readings and Writing in Modern Chinese I
Section 000 Ho TT 10:00-11:15
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 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 22, 2007