Course Schedule
CHN 101 – Elementary Chinese
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 003
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Aug 25 - Oct 15
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Aug 25 - Oct 15
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
CHN 102 – Elementary Chinese
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 16 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 20
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 16 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 20
CHN 201 – Intermediate Modern Chinese
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
CHN 202 – Intermediate Modern Chinese
Engagement: Community Partnership · Engagement: Civic and Community Responsibility
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
CHN 245 – Chinese Popular Culture
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis · Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities · Gen Ed Attribute: Diversity and Equity · Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies · Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist
This course introduces four basic aspects of Chinese popular culture: mass media, everyday life, folklore, and arts. It examines how the development of mass media (print culture, radio, film, television, music, the internet, and social media) reflects changes of Chinese culture, society, and politics since the early 20th century. Moreover, the course discusses how popular culture is practiced in everyday life by exploring such topics as work and employment, labor and migration, leisure and consumption, housing, individual creativity, collective justice, gender, sexuality, and arts.
This course introduces four basic aspects of Chinese popular culture: mass media, everyday life, folklore, and arts. It examines how the development of mass media (print culture, radio, film, television, music, the internet, and social media) reflects changes of Chinese culture, society, and politics since the early 20th century. Moreover, the course discusses how popular culture is practiced in everyday life by exploring such topics as work and employment, labor and migration, leisure and consumption, housing, individual creativity, collective justice, gender, sexuality, and arts.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Ren, Hai
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 55
CHN 301 – Third-Year Chinese I
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: unassigned
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 25
CHN 305 – Global Kung Fu Cinema
Study of Kung Fu Cinema in its relations to the Chinese martial arts tradition with a focus on the context of its rise from a niche film genre to a global cultural phenomenon.
Study of Kung Fu Cinema in its relations to the Chinese martial arts tradition with a focus on the context of its rise from a niche film genre to a global cultural phenomenon.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Li, Dian
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 16 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 50
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Li, Dian
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Oct 16 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 50
CHN 410B – The Anthropology of Contemporary China
Cross Listed
The course introduces students to the anthropological literature on contemporary China. It examines various social and cultural aspects of everyday life such as family, body, sexuality, consumption, citizenship, urbanization, and property ownership.
The course introduces students to the anthropological literature on contemporary China. It examines various social and cultural aspects of everyday life such as family, body, sexuality, consumption, citizenship, urbanization, and property ownership.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Ren, Hai
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 20
CHN 415 – Advanced Modern Chinese
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in social science texts for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in social science texts for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: unassigned
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
- Dates: Aug 25 - Dec 10
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 20
CHN 101 – Elementary Chinese
Special Exam Credit Only
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: unassigned
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: May 19 - Jul 3
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 15
CHN 102 – Elementary Chinese
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jul 7 - Aug 22
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 15
CHN 251 – New Chinese Cinema
Cross Listed
Introduces students to contemporary Chinese films and studies the role of cinema as historiography and ethnography.
Introduces students to contemporary Chinese films and studies the role of cinema as historiography and ethnography.
CHN 101 – Elementary Chinese
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
Liu, Chia-yu
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Closed
- Enrollment: 20 / 20
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
Wang, Yuwei
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 31 / 36
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
Wang, Yuwei
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 31 / 36
CHN 102 – Elementary Chinese
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 8 / 20
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 13 / 20
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- Section: 003
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 15 / 20
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 6 / 13
CHN 201 – Intermediate Modern Chinese
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Zhang, Xia
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 11 / 20
CHN 202 – Intermediate Modern Chinese
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 8 / 20
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
- Days: MoTuWeThFr
- Time: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 9 / 20
CHN 251 – New Chinese Cinema
Cross Listed
Introduces students to contemporary Chinese films and studies the role of cinema as historiography and ethnography.
Introduces students to contemporary Chinese films and studies the role of cinema as historiography and ethnography.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Li, Dian
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Mar 17 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 22 / 75
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Li, Dian
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Mar 17 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 22 / 75
CHN 302 – Third-Year Chinese II
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in Modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in Modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Jia, Hongyi
Yang, Shu-Chien
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 15 / 20
CHN 331 – Taoist Traditions of China
Cross Listed · Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis
Intellectual foundations of Taoism in its two classical sources, the Lao Tzu and the Chuang Tzu, and a sampling of the varieties of religious practice which developed later.
Intellectual foundations of Taoism in its two classical sources, the Lao Tzu and the Chuang Tzu, and a sampling of the varieties of religious practice which developed later.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Gregory, Scott W
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - Mar 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 47 / 60
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- Section: 201
- Instructor: Gregory, Scott W
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - Mar 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 47 / 60
CHN 391 – Preceptorship
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Requires faculty member approval, preceptor application on file with department.
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Requires faculty member approval, preceptor application on file with department.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Gregory, Scott W
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 5
CHN 417 – Advanced Modern Chinese
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Liu, Feng-Hsi
Liu, Yilan
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 12 / 20
CHN 465 – Chinese/English Translation: Theory and Practice
Introduction to the theory and practice of English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translations including study of the role of translation in China-West encounters and learning the craft of translation.
Introduction to the theory and practice of English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translations including study of the role of translation in China-West encounters and learning the craft of translation.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Li, Dian
- Days: Tu
- Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 7 / 12
CHN 476 – Modern China
Cross Listed
Survey of political, social, economic and cultural transformations undergone by China from ca. 1800 to the present. Provides students with a sense of both the major themes and the substance of the last two centuries of history of one of the world's major civilizations, as well as a better understanding of China's prominent position in the world today.
Survey of political, social, economic and cultural transformations undergone by China from ca. 1800 to the present. Provides students with a sense of both the major themes and the substance of the last two centuries of history of one of the world's major civilizations, as well as a better understanding of China's prominent position in the world today.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Lanza, Fabio
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 23 / 30
EAS 160A1 – The Worlds of Buddhism
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis · Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160 · Gen Ed Attribute: Writing · Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies · Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist
An introduction to Buddhism as both a global religion and an array of cultural traditions, with emphasis on its various forms and development in South, Southeast, and East Asian cultures & history.
An introduction to Buddhism as both a global religion and an array of cultural traditions, with emphasis on its various forms and development in South, Southeast, and East Asian cultures & history.
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Nakano, Chieko
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 34 / 75
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Jameson, Alison C
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - Mar 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 172 / 200
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- Section: 102
- Instructor: Glaze, Shyling
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Mar 17 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 147 / 200
EAS 160A3 – Chinese Civilization
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis · Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160 · Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies · Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist
This course offers an introduction to the Chinese civilization from the earliest times to the end of the 18thcentury. It will cover major historical eras and events, as well as the traditions of thought and practices running through them. Literary and artistic genres will be introduced as means to better understand larger social trends. Students will practice close reading and analysis of historical documents, literary compositions, and cultural artifacts. Through these hands-on engagements, they will get to know the diverse voices and perspectives within the Chinese tradition and explore their contemporary relevance. Absolutely no previous experience with the study of China is necessary. At the same time, we hope to bring new perspectives to those who already have some familiarity with Chinese history and culture.
This course offers an introduction to the Chinese civilization from the earliest times to the end of the 18thcentury. It will cover major historical eras and events, as well as the traditions of thought and practices running through them. Literary and artistic genres will be introduced as means to better understand larger social trends. Students will practice close reading and analysis of historical documents, literary compositions, and cultural artifacts. Through these hands-on engagements, they will get to know the diverse voices and perspectives within the Chinese tradition and explore their contemporary relevance. Absolutely no previous experience with the study of China is necessary. At the same time, we hope to bring new perspectives to those who already have some familiarity with Chinese history and culture.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Welter, Albert
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 18 / 30
EAS 160A5 – Languages and Cultures of East Asia
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis · Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160 · Gen Ed Attribute: Writing · Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies · Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Social Scientist
This course will explore the social, historical, and linguistic aspects of the languages and cultures of East Asia and how they have changed over time, drawing from anthropology, linguistics, sociology, and history.
This course will explore the social, historical, and linguistic aspects of the languages and cultures of East Asia and how they have changed over time, drawing from anthropology, linguistics, sociology, and history.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Camp, Margaret
- Days:
- Time:
- Dates: Jan 15 - Mar 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 28 / 100