![]() Purdue University - College of Liberal Arts - Asian Studies Undergraduate Courses in Chinese CHNS 23000: Chinese Literature in Translation. Reading and discussion of selected texts from major writers and genres. The course provides a broad survey of the Chinese literacy tradition and its cultural and historical background. Emphasis may vary from year to year. Knowledge of Chinese not required. CHNS 24100: Introduction to the Study of Chinese Literature; Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Class reading and discussion of selected Chinese poetry, prose, and drama; introduction to the methods of literary criticism, applied to the reading of Chinese literary discourse. Texts, discussion, and written assignments primarily in Chinese. CHNS 30500: Introduction to Classical Chinese; Prerequisite: CHNS 202. Introduction to the grammar of Classical Chinese. Reading will include selections from pre-Ch'in texts as well as later classical prose and verse. CHNS 34100: Chinese Literature I: Traditional Chinese Literature; Prerequisite: CHNS 241. Reading and discussion of selected classical Chinese texts from major writers and genres. Introduction to methods of literary criticism as applied to Chinese literature. Ttxts, discussion, and written assignments are largely in Chinese. CHNS 34200: Chinese Literature II: Modern Chinese Literature; Prerequisite: CHNS 241. Study of selected poetry, drama, and fiction from the twentieth century. Students will read and discuss major authors and texts and will write critical essays on literary topics. Texts, discussion, and written assignments are largely in Chinese. CHNS 49300: Special Topics in Chinese Literature; May be repeated for credit; Consent of the chairperson for Chinese courses. Study of selected topics in Chinese literature. The topic will be announced in advance. Conducted in English; readings in English. CHNS 59400: Special Topics in Chinese Literature; May be repeated for credit; Consent of instructor. 43859 640 Oval Drive West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2039 United States Fax Phone Phone: 43859 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |