Chinese Studies

Chinese Studies Courses

The Chinese Studies Program offers language courses from elementary through advanced levels and interdisciplinary courses on contemporary Chinese literature, culture and film. All the courses (except Chin 101 and 301) offered by the Chinese Studies Program satisfy both International Perspectives Requirement and Chinese Studies Minor requirement. Other departments offer courses related to Chinese Studies that also satisfy Chinese Studies Minor requirements – Anthropology, Architecture, Geography, History, and Political Science.

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Chinese Courses

Chin 101 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I Introduction to spoken and written colloquial Mandarin through pinyin and simplified characters. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Chin 102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II Introduction to spoken and written colloquial Mandarin through pinyin and simplified characters. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Chin 201 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I Development of speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Review and expansion of grammar skills, introduction to traditional characters and dictionaries; intensification of character acquisition. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Chin 202 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II Development of speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Review and expansion of grammar skills, introduction to traditional characters and dictionaries; intensification of character acquisition. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is not normally available.
Chin 272 Introduction to Chinese Culture Interdisciplinary introduction to Chinese society and culture from earliest times to the present. Part one: ancient literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture, customs. Part two: transition to a modern society, social changes, urban life, popular culture, and contemporary values and ideas. Cultural traditions of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tibet are also included.
Chin 301 Advanced Chinese Readings I Continuing study of Chinese beyond intermediate level with a focus on reading and writing skills. Cultural literacy through a variety of texts from the humanities, social sciences, mass media and business.
Chin 302 Advanced Chinese Readings II Continuing study of Chinese beyond intermediate level with a focus on reading and writing skills. Cultural literacy through a variety of texts from the humanities, social sciences, mass media and business.
Chin 304 Chinese for Business and Professions Introduction to professional language and culture in China and Chinese-speaking regions in Asia. Development of all four language skills, focusing on practical applications in the professional contexts. Development of global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Preparation for internships.
Chin 370 Chinese Literature in English Translation Topics may include traditional prose, poetry, and drama; the Chinese novel; twentieth-century fiction and film; gender and cosmology in Chinese literature. All readings and class discussions in English.
Chin 375 China Today Topics may vary from year to year. Readings, discussions, and papers in English on contemporary society, culture, literature and the arts.
Chin 490 Independent Study Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields. Nonmajor graduate credit.

WLC Courses

WLC 119 Introduction to World Languages Study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of diversity. Language families, attitudes toward language and dialects, language and culture, multilingualism, foreign language learning, written codes, official languages, and language policy.
WLC 417 Student Teaching Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
WLC 480 Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program.
WLC 484 Technology, Globalization and Culture Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
WLC 486 Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction Current educational methods and their application in the elementary school classroom. Special emphasis on planning, evaluation, and teaching strategies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
WLC 487 Methods in Secondary School World Language Instruction Theories and principles of contemporary world language learning and teaching. Special emphasis on designing instruction and assessments for active learning.
WLC 584 Technology, Globalization and Culture Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.