printer friendly pageCHINLANG 213: Fourth-Year Modern Chinese, Third Quarter
Continuation of
CHINLANG 212. Third quarter of Fourth Year Chinese. Discussions are based on short stories, essays and newspaper articles, and academic journal articles. Emphasis is on social and cultural issues in contemporary China. Students will learn speed-reading techniques and explore more subtle distinctions in Chinese language use, such as formal vs. informal styles and word choice, toward developing a more sophisticated understanding and command of the language.Having completed one year of study at this level, students will acquire sufficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking on various topics of personal or academic interest more effectively and accurately. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 212.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Zhou, X. (PI)
CHINLANG 213B: Fourth-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students, Third Quarter
Continuation of
CHINLANG 212B. Third quarter of Fourth Year Chinese for bilingual students. Discussions are based on short stories, essays and newspaper articles, along with related media materials. Emphasis is on social and cultural issues in contemporary China. Students will learn speed-reading techniques and explore more subtle distinctions in Chinese language use, such as formal vs. informal styles and word choice, toward developing a more sophisticated understanding and command of the language. Having completed one year of study at this level, students will acquire sufficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking on various topics of personal or public interests more effectively and accurately. Prerequisite:
CHINLANG 212B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Zhou, X. (PI)
CHINLANG 225: Chinese through Modern Fiction (CHINLANG 125)
Increasing Chinese language proficiency through reading original modern Chinese literary masterpieces covered in
Chingen 133/233, including prominent modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun, Shen Congwen, Ding Ling, Zhang Ailing and Yu Hua. Students will gain Chinese language skills and enhance their understanding of Chinese culture. Enrollment in
Chingen 133/233 is not required but encouraged. Prerequisite:
Chinlang 103,
Chinlang 103B or equivalent (proved by placement test result).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 231A: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, First Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, first quarter: A content focuses on politics, the economy, technology and society. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and sociocultural appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take
Chinlang 231A alone for 2 units, or take 231A concurrently with
Chinlang 231B for 4 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 231B: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, First Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, first quarter: 'B' content includes cultural and literary texts in the form of dramas, fictional pieces, poetry, essays, TV shows and films. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 231B alone for 2 units, or take 231B concurrently with 231A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 213, or
CHINLANG 213B.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 232A: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, Second Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, second quarter: 'A' content focuses on politics, the economy, technology and society. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 232A alone for 2 units, or take 232A concurrently with 232B for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 231A, or
CHINLANG 231B.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 232B: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, Second Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, second quarter: 'B' content includes cultural and literary texts in the form of dramas, fictional pieces, poetry, essays, TV shows and films. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 232B alone for 2 units, or take 232B concurrently with 232A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 231B, or
CHINLANG 231A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 233A: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Current Issues, Third Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, third quarter: 'A' content focuses on politics, the economy, technology and society. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 233A alone for 2 units, or take 233A concurrently with 233B for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 232A, or
CHINLANG 232B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 233B: Fifth-Year Modern Chinese: Cultural Texts, Third Quarter
One of the two components of fifth-year Chinese, third quarter: 'B' content includes cultural and literary texts in the form of dramas, fictional pieces, poetry, essays, TV shows and films. Sequence facilitates advanced training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Targeted functional abilities include presentational and socioculturally appropriate language in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Students can take 233B alone for 2 units, or take 233B concurrently with 233A for 4 units. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
CHINLANG 232B, or
CHINLANG 232A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
CHINLANG 251: Chinese for Academic Discussion and Reading
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for PhD students, as well as Masters or senior undergraduate students with specific academic projects to practice, improve, and refine their Chinese skills. Students will share with the class reading materials related to their academic research projects, and take the leading role in related class discussion. They will additionally write about their research topics and present their research ideas and discoveries to the class. We hope these practices can help students communicate more effectively in a Chinese academic environment, and allow them to improve the presentation skills they will use at Chinese-speaking academic conferences. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: 213/213B or equivalent and approval of instructor (Email instructor for permission).
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Wang, H. (PI)
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