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 Arizona State University - School of International Letters & Cultures Courses in Chinese
CHI 101 First-Year Chinese I. (5)
fall Pronunciation, grammar, elementary conversation, and development of basic reading and writing skills. Standard dialect. 5 class hours. Fee. CHI 102 First-Year Chinese II. (5) spring See CHI 101. Fee. Prerequisite: CHI 101 (or its equivalent). CHI 201 Second-Year Chinese I. (5) fall Systematic review of grammar. Development of vocabulary through reading and writing. Drill in aural/oral skills. 5 class hours. Prerequisite: CHI 102 (or its equivalent). General Studies: G CHI 202 Second-Year Chinese II. (5) spring See CHI 201. Prerequisite: CHI 201 (or its equivalent). General Studies: G CHI 205 Chinese Calligraphy. (1) fall and spring Introduces styles and techniques of Chinese writing. Requires no knowledge of Chinese or Japanese. CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese I. (5)
fall Expansion of proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. 5 class hours. Prerequisite: CHI 202 (or its equivalent). General Studies: G CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese II. (5)
spring Continuation of CHI 301. 5 class hours. Prerequisite: CHI 301 (or its equivalent). General Studies: G CHI 309 Chinese Conversation. (2) fall Aural/oral drills using contemporary stories, articles, and essays. For students with lower-level proficiency. Prerequisite: CHI 202. CHI 310 Chinese Conversation. (2) spring See CHI 309. Prerequisite: CHI 202. CHI 311 Chinese Conversation. (2) fall Intensive aural/oral practice in modern Chinese. For students who have lived in China or a Chinese-speaking environment. Discussion, drill. Prerequisite: CHI 202. CHI 312 Chinese Conversation. (2) spring See CHI 311. Discussion, drill. Prerequisite: CHI 202. CHI 321 Chinese Literature. (3) fall Masterworks of the tradition from the 6th century B.C.E. through the 13th century. Readings, lectures, and examinations are in English. General Studies: L/HU CHI 322 Chinese Literature. (3) spring Masterpieces from the later tradition and its transition to modern times. Readings, lectures, and examinations are in English. General Studies: L/HU, G CHI 345 Chinese Film and Civilization. (3) once a year Screening and discussion of recent films from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in the context of modern Chinese civilization. Lecture, discussion, screening. CHI 413 Introduction to Classical Chinese. (3) fall Reading in various genres of pre-20th century literature (wen-yen), with analysis of the structure of the classical writings. Prerequisite: CHI 314 or instructor approval. General Studies: HU CHI 414 Introduction to Classical Chinese. (3) spring Continuation of CHI 413. Prerequisite: CHI 413. General Studies: HU CHI 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4) not regularly offered CHI 499 Individualized Instruction. (1 – 3) not regularly offered CHI 500 Bibliography and Research Methods. (3) not regularly offered Introduces research materials on China in Chinese, Japanese, and Western languages. Overview of research methods. Lecture, discussion. CHI 514 Advanced Classical Chinese. (3) not regularly offered Close readings in selected premodern texts, with focus on special grammatical features, and increased vocabulary. Lecture, discussion. CHI 520 Teaching of Chinese as a Second Language. (3) not regularly offered Theory and practice of teaching Chinese, including presentation, interaction, and evaluation, with consideration given to cultural factors. Lecture, discussion. CHI 535 Advanced Readings. (3) not regularly offered Readings in primary and secondary sources in history, art, religious studies, economics, or other fields. Lecture, discussion. CHI 543 Chinese Language and Linguistics. (3) not regularly offered Analysis and discussion, within the framework of linguistic theory, of selected problems in Chinese phonetics, morphology, and syntax. Lecture, discussion. CHI 585 Problems of Translation. (3) not regularly offered Theories and practice of translation: strategies for handling a variety of Chinese texts. Lecture, discussion. CHI 591 Seminar. (3) not regularly offered Topics in literary, linguistic, or cultural studies. 480-965-6281 G. Homer Durham Language & Literature Building Main Office: LL-440, P.O. Box 870202 Tempe, AZ 85287-0202 United States Fax Fax: 480-965-0135 Phone Phone: 480-965-6281 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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