| Chinese Course Atlas: Fall 2009 |
CHN 101: Elementary Chinese I (Mandarin)
Section 000 Hong Li
MW 9:35-10:25 and TT 11:30-12:45
Section 001 Hong Li MW 10:40-11:30 and TT 10:00-11:15
Section 002 Staff MW 2:00-2:50 and TT 2:30-3:45
Section 003 Staff MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 1:00-2:15
Section 004 Staff MW 8:30-9:20 and TT 2:30-3:45
4 credits
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 Zizhang Tong MW 12:50-1:40 and TT 10:00-11:15 Texts: TBA
Particulars: Prerequisites: Chn 102 or consent of instructor.
CHN 201: Intermediate Chinese I
Section 000 Staff
MW 12:50-1:40 and TT 10:00-11:15
Section 001 Yu Li MW 9:35-10:25 and TT 11:30-12:45
Section 002 Yu Li MW 11:45-12:35 and TT 1:00-2:15
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 210: Chinese Calligraphy
Section 000 Crowley, Cheryl W 4:00-6:00
Crosslisted with EAS 210
2 credits
Content: This course introduces students the fundamentals of writing Chinese characters with brush and ink. It will be of interest to students of East Asian languages, visual art, and anyone who would like to learn an extremely pleasant and rewarding skill.
The class will meet once a week; the first third of the class will consist of short discussions of theoretical issues related to the week's project. In the remaining time, students will practice calligraphy under the instructors' supervision. The class will conclude with critique.
Particulars: NONE. The course is open to students of all backgrounds; some familiarity with East Asian languages may be helpful but is not required..
CHN 235: Chinese Writing Systems in Asia
Section 000 Yu Li TT 10:00-11:15
Same as EAS 235WR
Same as LING 235WR
4 credits
Content: This course examines the Chinese writing systems and the
diverse contexts in which the Chinese characters have been used to
shape and represent cultural identities at both the social and
personal levels. It explores the multiplex relations between the
Chinese script and language, literacy, technology, gender, ethnicity,
literature, and art in and beyond Asia..
Texts: TBA
Particulars: Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Vietnamese is
desirable but not required. Evaluation is based on class
participation, written assignments (reading responses and final
paper), and creative projects.
Students are encouraged to take CHN 210
Chinese Calligraphy, a two-credit practicum, concurrently or
consecutively with this course.
CHN 271: Modern China in Films and Fiction
Section 000 Rong Cai MWF 2:00-2:50 Limit 13
Same as EAS 271 Limit 5
4 credits
Content: This course is an examination of twenieth-century Chinese society through cinematic productions and a critical reading of the writings of major Chinese writers in translation. Emphasis on self and society in a changing culture and the nature and function of literature in the modern nation-building.
Texts: TBA
Particulars: All readings are in translation. Knowledge of Chinese language not required. Course requirements include three short written assignments, a term paper, persentation, and active class participation.
CHN 272: Literature in Early and Imperial China
Section 000 Faculty TT 5:30-6:45
Same as EAS 272
4 credits
Content: An introduction to Chinese literature from its beginnings through the end of the imperial era in 1911. Focusing on close readings of selected pieces in their literary and historical contexts, we will analyze representative works of various eras, writers, and genres. 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. All texts will be studied in English translation.
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 Staff
MWF 9:35-10:25
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 303: Advanced Chinese for Heritage Speakers
Section 000 Faculty MWF 11:45-12:35
4 credits
Content: Chn 303 is a third-year level Chinese language course designed for heritage speakers of Mandarin Chinese as well as advanced learners. Course goals include the following: expanding students' vocabulary for formal discourses, improving reading and writing proficiency in a variety of genres, and acquiring a sophisticated understanding of the meanings and nuances of the language..
Texts: TBA
Particulars: CHN 202 or consent of instructor.
CHN 360: Chinese Women in Film and Fiction
Section 000 Cai MWF 12:50-1:40
Same as EAS 360
Same as WS 360W
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 397: Directed
Reading
Section 00P (Permission only)
CHN 401: Advanced Readings and Writing in Modern Chinese I
Section 000 Hong Li TT 1:00-2:15
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 495: Chinese
Honors I (Seminar)
Section 00P (Permission only)
4 credits
CHN 496: Chinese
Language Internship
Section 00P (Permission only)
Content: This is a two-credit Chinese language internship course. Working with Chinese language teachers and students in the Atlanta Public School system, interns will assist teachers in course preparation and assessment, help students with dialogues and assignments, and practice teaching Chinese language and culture. By-weekly journals and a final paper are required.
Particulars: Advanced Chinese language proficiency and consent of instructor
CHN 797R: Directed Study in Chinese Language or Culture
Section 00P (Permission only)
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