CHI-101    Elementary Mandarin Chinese I    4 credits
As an introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the course begins with a concentrated study of Mandarin phonetics and the Gwoyeu Romatzyh tonal-spelling system of romanization. Chinese characters are also introduced, along with simple vocabulary items for daily use, liberally supplemented with sentence pattern drills and exercises and essentials of grammar. The lecture is three hours; one additional hour is required for drill and laboratory.
CHI-102    Elementary Mandarin Chinese II    4 credits
This course is a sequel to Chinese 101. Simplified characters and the Pinyin system or romanization are introduced. Other romanization systems are also briefly presented. The lecture is three hours; one additional hour is required for drill and laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHI-101 or placement by examination
CHI-201    Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I    4 credits
While continuing the audio-lingual approach, this course also emphasizes the reading of Chinese character texts (both standard and simplified characters). The course concentrates on consolidating the foundations which students have begun to build in the first-year course (i.e., pronunciation, grammar, character writing, and further work on sentence structure and vocabulary). The lecture is three hours; one additional hour is required for drill and laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHI-102 or placement by examination
CHI-202    Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II    4 credits
The course is a sequel to Chinese 201.
Prerequisite: CHI-201 or placement by examination
CHI-301    Advanced Mandarin Chinese I    3 credits
This course is designed to increase active vocabulary, further the student's control of idiomatic Chinese. The course will also cover the following: grammar, conversation, translation and advanced syntax.
Prerequisite: CHI-202, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-302    Advanced Mandarin Chinese II    3 credits
This course is the sequel to 301.
Prerequisite: CHI-301, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-303    Chinese Poetry I    3 credits
This course introduces the development of Chinese poetry from the earliest time to the full flowering of the T'and period. The students read sections from outstanding anthologies of poetry: The Book of Songs and Three Hundred T'and Poems. Original Chinese texts will provide the basis for all classroom work.
Prerequisite: CHI-302, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-304    Chinese Poetry II    3 credits
This course traces the further development of the Chinese poetry after T'ang period. The students read selections from poetry of the Sung (characterized by lived of irregular length). Original Chinese texts will provide the basis for all classroom work.
Prerequisite: CHI-303, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-401    Advanced Composition and Conversation I    3 credits
The aim of the course is to develop the student's ability to write and speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy. Class lectures on Chinese syntactic structures are supplemented by extensive oral drilling and written exercise and composition.
Prerequisite: CHI-302, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-402    Advanced Composition and Conversation II    3 credits
This course is the sequel to Chinese 401.
Prerequisite: CHI-401, placement by examination, or approval of the instructor
CHI-403    Readings in Chinese Culture I and II    3 credits each
These courses are designed for advanced students with the equivalent of three or more years of Chinese study. Although essentially language courses, the material is divided into units, each focusing on a broad topic or a particular period of history. Writing, speaking, and reading skills are brought to a high level through weekly essays which are corrected and explained in individual diagnostic sessions.
Prerequisite: CHI-304 or approval of the instructor
CHI-404    Readings in Chinese Culture II    3
This course is designed for advanced students with the equivalent of three or more years of Chinese study. Although essentially a language course, the material is divided into units, each focusing on a broad topic or a particular period of history. Writing, speaking, and reading skills are brought to a high level through weekly essays which are corrected and explained in individual diagnostic sessions.
Prerequisite: CHI-401 or approval of the instructor
CHI-409    Special Topics in Chinese I    3 credits
Students concentrate on an area or problem of individual interest. Students consult with the instructor assigned to the course in selecting a topic to be studied.
Prerequisite: CHI-302 or permission of the instructor
CHI-495    Independent Research/Study    1-4 credits
Independent research or study projects supervised by a member of the faculty.