 Allegheny College - Department of Modern and Classical Languages ChineseSee also the Chinese Studies minor listed in the "Interdisciplinary Minors" section. 110 Beginning Chinese I An introduction to both the spoken and written Chinese language. Students learn basic Chinese characters, structural patterns, reading strategies, and basic elements of Chinese culture. Three class meetings; two practice periods a week. Credit: four semester hours. 120 Beginning Chinese II A continuation of the introduction to both the spoken and written Chinese language. Students learn additional Chinese characters and structural patterns. Students begin to practice reading for comprehension, develop basic writing skills, and receive an additional introduction to Chinese culture. Three class meetings; two practice periods a week. Credit: four semester hours. Prerequisites: Chinese 110 or permission of instructor. 215 Intermediate Chinese Continued acquisition and practice of both the spoken and written Chinese language. Students acquire additional Chinese characters and learn more complex structural patterns in order to improve reading and writing skills. Students begin to read selected authentic texts in Chinese to gain a better understanding of Chinese language and culture. Three class meetings; two practice periods a week. Credit: four semester hours. Prerequisites: Chinese 120 or permission of instructor. 225 Chinese Readings, Film, and Composition An examination of Chinese films and written texts. Students develop reading and writing skills as well as the cultural knowledge needed for successful study abroad. Three class meetings. Credit: four semester hours. Prerequisites: Chinese 215 or permission of instructor. 325 Contemporary Chinese Cinema (in English) An introduction to a representative selection of Chinese cinema since the mid 1980s from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Students explore different genres of Chinese movies, learn to interpret typical Chinese cinematic language, appreciate Chinese literary and aesthetic standards, and observe China’s march towards modernity and the accompanying shifts in value and belief systems. One screening and two class meetings. Credits: Two credits. 326 Contemporary Chinese Cinema Continued acquisition and practice of the Chinese language through the study of Chinese cinema. Students explore different genres of Chinese movies, learn to interpret typical Chinese cinematic language, appreciate Chinese literary and aesthetic standards, and observe China’s march towards modernity and the accompanying shifts in value and belief systems. Through viewing films, answering questions, reading online commentaries, and writing film reviews, students improve their language skills in Chinese. One class meeting. Credits: Two credits. Prerequisite: Chinese 225; Co-requisite: Chinese 325. 335 Chinese Literature in Translation A general survey of Chinese literature from the pre-Qin period to the modern era. Students read Chinese literary works in translation from different periods, study representative genres, learn to appreciate Chinese literary conventions, and gain an understanding of Chinese philosophical ideas and ways of thinking. Two class meetings. Credits: Two credits. 336 Chinese Literature in Translation A general survey of Chinese literature from the pre-Qin period to the modern era. Students read Chinese literary works in translation from different periods, study representative genres, learn to appreciate Chinese literary conventions, and gain an understanding of Chinese philosophical ideas and ways of thinking. Two class meetings. Credits: Two credits. (814) 332-2702 302 Ruter Hall Meadville, Pennsylvania PA 16335 United States Fax Phone Phone: (814) 332-2702 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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