Courses in Chinese Studies
A Eac 101L Elementary Chinese I (5)
General Education: CHP & HA
An introduction to modern Chinese (Mandarin) with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. Basic fluency in the spoken language is developed through intensive use and repetition of fundamental sentence patterns and vocabulary. Students learn both traditional full-form characters and the simplified versions in use on mainland China. May not be taken by students with any previous knowledge of any Chinese language.A Eac 102L Elementary Chinese II (5)
General Education: CHP & HA
Continuation of A Eac 101L. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 101L.A Eac 150L China Through Western Eyes (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
American and European perceptions of China from the 13th century to the present, emphasizing the origin(s) and influence of these Western perspectives. Readings range from the travel journals of Marco Polo to recent reports.A Eac 160M (= A Gog 160M) China: People and Places in the Land of One Billion (3)
General Education: CHP & SS
An introduction to the human and physical geography of China. After a brief survey of China's historical geography and development, the course focuses on post-liberation China and the urban, economic, social and demographic problems associated with modernization. A Eac 160G & A Gog 160G are the writing intensive versions of A Eac 160M & A Gog 160M; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.A Eac 160G (= A Gog 160G) China: People and Places in the Land of One Billion (3)
General Education: CHP, SS & WI
A Eac 160G & A Gog 160G are the writing intensive versions of A Eac 160M & A Gog 160M; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.A Eac 170L China: Its Culture and Heritage (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
Survey of the essential elements of traditional Chinese civilization and their transformation in the 20th century. Focus is on the development of basic Chinese social, political and aesthetic ideas. Conducted in English; no knowledge of Chinese required.A Eac 199 Introduction to the I-Ching (=A Rel 199) (3)
The I-Ching, which is probably the oldest book in existence, is a repository of concepts basic to Chinese culture and its development of a uniquely Chinese world view. This course will focus on the central position of the I-Ching in Chinese intellectual and spiritual life and provide a system of knowledge whereby man can analyze the pattern of changes in life governed by the Immutable Law of Change. Only one of A Eac 199 & Rel 199 may be taken for credit. May not be offered during 1999-2000.A Eac 201L Intermediate Chinese I (5)
General Education: CHP & HA
Speaking, reading, and writing modern Chinese, including continued study of both full-form and simplified characters, introduction to dictionaries, principles of character formation and classification, and the phonetic writing system (chu-yin-fu-hao). Prerequisite(s): A Eac 102L or equivalent.A Eac 202L Intermediate Chinese II (5)
General Education: CHP & HA
Continuation of A Eac 201L. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 201L or equivalent.A Eac 210L Survey of Classical Chinese Literature in Translation I (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
An introduction to the major works of Chinese literature from The Book of Songs (1100-600 B.C.) to poetry and prose writings of the Sung dynasty (960-1279).A Eac 211L Survey of Classical Chinese Literature in Translation II (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
An introduction to the major works of Chinese literature from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) to the Ch'ing period (1644-1911), with emphasis on plays, poems and fiction.A Eac 212L Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
Survey of literature in China from the May Fourth Movement (1919) to the present, including works written after the Cultural Revolution in the 1960's. Special attention is called to the impact of the West on modern Chinese writers in the 1920's and 1930's.A Eac 272 The Chinese and the Chinese World View (3)
General Education: HD
In this course we will examine those beliefs, values, and behaviors which characterize the "Chinese." Focus is given to those major belief systems which have shaped, and continue to shape, the Chinese understanding their place in the cosmos and their relationship with others: the Chinese World View. May not be offered during 1999-2000.A Eac 280L (= A Arh 280L) Chinese Painting (3)
General Education: CHP & HA
Introduces students to the major works of traditional Chinese painting and analyzes those works to arrive at an understanding of life in traditional China. The major class activity will be viewing, discussing and analyzing slides of Chinese paintings. Only one of A Arh 280L & A Eac 280L may be taken for credit.A Eac 290 Ideology and Reality in Contemporary China (2-3)
The roles of literature and politics from the Yenan Forum of 1942 to the present. Ideological and social forces that have shaped the literature of the period into a political and moral weapon in national wars, class struggles, and in effecting social reforms. Knowledge of Chinese not required. May not be offered during 1999-2000.A Eac 301 & 302 (formerly A Eac 300A and B) Advanced Chinese I & II (3, 3)
A survey of a wide variety of materials written in modern Chinese, including selections from the works of major 20th- century writers, newspaper articles from both Taiwan and mainland China, and readings from the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Students will view and study at least one full-length Chinese movie. Equal emphasis is placed on enhancing reading, writing and oral communication skills. Class is conducted entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 202L or equivalent for A Eac 301; A Eac 301 or equivalent for A Eac 302.A Eac 310 Classical Chinese I (3)
Introduction to the literary Chinese language and classical Chinese culture through readings of simple texts selected from early classics, including the Chuangtzu and Records of the Grand Historian. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 202L.A Eac 311 Classical Chinese II (3)
Continuation of A Eac 310. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 310.A Eac 344 (= A Phi 344 & A Rel 344) Chinese Philosophies (3)
Introduction to Chinese philosophies from the Chou period to contemporary thought. Only one of A Eac 344, A Phi 344 & A Rel 344 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.A Eac 379Z (= A His 379Z) History of China I (3)
General Education: WI
This course offers a general survey of Chinese history to 1644, with emphasis on political, economic, and social developments. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, or 3 credits in East Asian Studies or History.A Eac 380Z (= A His 380Z) History of China II (3)
General Education: WI
This course offers a general survey of Chinese history from 1644 to the present, with emphasis on China's relations with the West and on political and economic developments. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, or 3 credits in East Asian Studies or History.A Eac 389 Topics in Chinese Literature, History, and Culture (3)
This course will focus on a selected topic or major work of traditional or modern Chinese literature or history for intensive study. This course is conducted solely in English; knowledge of Chinese is not required. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite(s): A Eas 103L or A Eac 170L or A Eac 210L or A Eac 211L or A Eac 212L or permission of the instructor.A Eac 410 Readings in Vernacular Literature (3)
Extensive readings in Chinese vernacular literature in classical and modern periods. Lecture and discussion conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): A Eac 202L. May not be offered during 1999-2000.A Eac 470Z (= A Gog 470Z) China After Deng Xiaoping(3)
General Education: WI
This course examines some of the issues associated with modernization and economic development in Post-Deng Xiaoping China. The course focuses on the era of economic reform associated with Deng, and is particularly concerned with the social, spatial and political ramifications of China's entry into the global economy. Prerequisite(s): any of the following: A Eac 160M/G or 170L, or A Gog 102G/M or 220M. May not be offered during 1999-2000.A Eac 497 Independent Study in Chinese (1-6)
Projects in selected areas of Chinese studies, with regular progress reports. Supervised readings of texts in Chinese. May be repeated once for credit when topics differ. Prerequisite(s): two 300-level Chinese courses or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
