 Yale University - Faculty Of The Department Of East Asian Languages And Literatures The Major in Chinese The major in Chinese is designed to give the student a broad understanding of the chief forms and themes of Chinese literature through reading in the original language. By the senior year, the student majoring in Chinese can acquire advanced skills in speaking and reading Chinese and in interpreting Chinese literature. Prerequisite to the major is CHNS 140b or the equivalent. The major consists of at least eleven other courses, which fall into the following seven categories: (1) Chinese literature in translation: two term courses at the 200 or 300 level, of which one must be in premodern literature; (2) third-year Chinese: CHNS 150a and 151b or equivalents; (3) two terms of literary Chinese: CHNS 170a and 171b or equivalents; (4) one general literature course, such as ENGL 129 or LITR 120a or 300b, or a course on Japanese literature at the 200 level; (5) one course conducted in English that gives an overview of Chinese culture, such as HIST 306b; (6) Chinese literature in the original language: two term courses that involve the study of literary texts (premodern or modern vernacular) to be chosen from the fourth-year Chinese language courses in which literary texts are used (such as CHNS 160a or 161b), CHNS 190a, or other courses at the discretion of the director of undergraduate studies; (7) the senior essay. For the Class of 2010 and subsequent classes, a maximum of one course taken Credit/D/Fail may be counted toward the requirements of the major with permission of the director of undergraduate studies. In order to acquaint themselves with the breadth of the field, students majoring in Chinese should take one or more courses in Chinese literature in translation as early as possible in their careers at Yale. Graduate courses in Chinese may count toward the major; enrollment in them requires permission of the instructor and of the director of graduate studies. Senior requirement. Students prepare a senior essay in CHNS 491a or b or in CHNS 492. (203) 432-2860 Hall of Graduate Studies 320 York Street New Haven, CT 06520-8236 United States Fax Fax: (203) 432-6729 Phone Phone: (203) 432-2860 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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