Chinese

110F First-Term Chinese. An introduction to spoken and written modern Chinese through conversational drills, comprehension, reading and writing practice in classwork and homework. Four hours of class, with additional tutorial and laboratory work. Jin and Zhang.

120S Second-Term Chinese. Continued work in speaking, listening and reading. Emphasis on patterns that facilitate speaking and reading. Four hours of class, with additional tutorial and laboratory work. Prerequisite, 110. Jin and Zhang.

130F Third-Term Chinese. Comprehensive review of grammar and development of language skills through communicative teaching. Four hours of class, with additional tutorial and laboratory work. Prerequisite, 120 or consent of instructor. Jin and Chan.

140S Fourth-Term Chinese. Continuation of third term Chinese. Development of spoken and written skills as well as familiarity with current Chinese culture. Class discussions in Chinese. Four hours of class, with additional laboratory work. Prerequisite, 130 or consent of instructor. The Department.

145F Chinese Calligraphy: Theory and Practice. An introduction to the art of Chinese brush writing along with the four treasures of the scholar's studio: brush and ink, inkstone and paper.The emphasis is on theory. Two weekly lectures will focus on the history of Chinese calligraphy, its appreciation and relevant aesthetic concepts. To enhance student's understanding of technical issues, practical sessions will supplement the lectures. During these sessions, students will be guided in the use of a brush from simple exercises to exhibition pieces. A variety of script styles will be taught including "block" (kaishu) and "running" (xingshu) scripts. Taught in English. Inglis.

150F Introduction to Chinese Culture, Society and Language. A survey of both traditional and modern Chinese cultural values through the examination of geographical conditions, historical background, literary and artistic expressions, popular customs and language. Taught in English. Gu.

200F Advanced Chinese I. Designed for students who wish to use the Chinese language beyond the everyday conversation level. Concentrates on subtleties of Chinese grammar and builds a vocabulary through extensive use of short texts. Includes expository writing. Four hours of class, with additional tutorial and laboratory work. Taught primarily in Chinese. Prerequisite, 140 or consent of instructor. The Department.

[202] Chinese Films and Society. A study of modern Chinese society through examination of films from 1930 to the present. Major themes include the role of family and kinship, the status of intellectuals, the dynamics of the Chinese urban-rural relationship, issues concerning women and children, problems of daily life and other aspects of Chinese culture. Taught in English.

205S Contemporary Chinese Cinema. This course introduces contemporary Chinese cinema, centering upon most recent films made in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Topics include analysis of visual-aural spectacles and their aesthetic merits against a backdrop of materials that deal with historical conditions, ideological underpinnings, cultural practices and social-economic transformation in the era of globalization. Lectures and discussions. Taught in English. Lu.

210S History of Modern Chinese Literature. This course examines the development of modern Chinese literature from May Fourth Movement (1919) to the present, focusing on fiction from Mainland China but writers from Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas will be included. The primary goal of the course is to familiarize students with as much of the most representative literary works of 20th-century China and branch out to topics in historical, sociological and cultural studies and gender analysis. Lectures and discussions. Taught in English. Lu.

215F Chinese Literature in Translation. Study and analysis of pre-modern Chinese literature in English translation. Texts will be selected from far antiquity to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Lectures will introduce authors, major genres and theories in their social and historical context, while tutorials will be spent reading and discussing samples of significant texts. Students will have the opportunity to give oral presentations in class and will be expected to keep abreast of prescribed reading. Lectures and discussion. Taught in English. Inglis.

220S Advanced Chinese II. Continuation of Advanced Chinese I, with emphasis on helping students make the transition from textbook to an advanced level of competence for reading periodicals and journals in China. Discussion, written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 200 or consent of instructor. The Department.

[300F] Contemporary China. A study of present-day Chinese society dealing with issues of economic reform, single-child generation, marriage, family and Western influence. Discussion, written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 220 or consent of instructor.

320S Chinese Press and Television. Study and analysis of selected multimedia materials from the Chinese press and television broadcasting dealing with social conflicts between traditional Chinese values and Western influence, the old socialist system and new privatization, natural earthy life and modern technology. Oral presentation required, written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 300 or consent of instructor. The Department.

360S Readings in Modern Chinese Literature. Study and analysis of selected modern works from 1949 to the present within the sociopolitical and intellectual context. Discussion, written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 220 or consent of instructor. The Department.

400F The Changing Face of China. Study and analysis through selected journals and magazines. Students will examine aspects of the changing face of China, including in-depth coverage of population, housing and employment policies. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, any 300-level course in Chinese or consent of instructor. The Department.

420S Selected Readings in China's Post-Cultural Revolution Literature. Study and analysis of selected literary and cultural works from various schools of post-Cultural Revolution writers, including poetry, prose, short stories and novels from 1978 to the present. Lectures, discussions and written reports. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, any 300-level course in Chinese or consent of instructor. The Department.

430F Masterpieces of Chinese Literature. Reading and discussion of the masterpieces from Chinese literature including essays during the early Qin and Han dynasties, poetry and prose from the Tang and Song dynasties, the novels from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, any 300-level course in Chinese or consent of instructor. Lu.

445S Classical Chinese Language and Culture. Study and analysis of selected readings from Confucian and Taoist classics and other literary, philosophical and historical texts. Attention given to linguistic analysis and intellectual patterns and to problems of translation. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, any 300-level course in Chinese or consent of instructor. Xu.

[470S] History of Chinese Language. Study and analysis of the development of Chinese language from Ancient Chinese (221 BC), Middle Chinese (601 AD), Early Mandarin (1324), to Modern Chinese (1919). Attention given to the evolution of sound, grammar, lexicon and character system throughout the 2,000 years. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, any 300-level course in Chinese or consent of instructor.

490S Advanced Readings in Chinese Literature, History and Philosophy. Continuation of the study of Chinese literature, history and philosophy. Attention given to the in-depth reading and analysis of selected texts.Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 445 or consent of instructor. The Department.

550 Senior Project. A research project using sources in Chinese culminating in a paper, designed by the student, in consultation with at least two members of the East Asian Languages and Literature Program. Students are expected to develop analytical and linguistic skills in the Chinese language through culture study in upper-level coursework and/or study abroad. The Department.

552S Honors Project. Independent study programs, consisting of the separate preparation and oral defense of a paper, for students who qualify as candidates for program honors. Only students having an average of at least 88 in courses counting toward the foreign languages concentration at the end of the first semester of the senior year may qualify. The Department.

 

Japanese

110-120F,S Elementary Japanese. Introduction to basic structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on oral communication, with practice in reading and writing, using the two syllabaries (hiragana and katakana) and about 100 Chinese characters. Credit given for completion of one term. Kamiya.

130-140F,S Intermediate Japanese. Completion of presentation of the basic structures of the language. Continued emphasis on oral communication, with practice in reading simple texts. An additional 500 characters will be introduced by the end of the term. Prerequisite, 120 or consent of instructor. Omori.

150F Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language. This course surveys Japanese cultural norms and values via an examination of Japanese history, philosophy, religion, customs, literature and art, and language. The purpose of this course is to provide substantial knowledge on Japan and to facilitate an appreciation of the Japanese culture and related issues. Taught in English. Kamiya.

200-220F,S Advanced Japanese. Increasingemphasis on written Japanese, with acquisition of an additional 500 Chinese characters. In the second term of the sequence, guided practice given in reading unedited modern texts. Prerequisite, 202 or consent of the department. Kamiya, Omori.

221F Survey of Japanese Literature I For full description, see Comparative Literature 221.

235F Love, Family and Loneliness in Modern Japanese Literature. Although love has always been a central theme and impetus in Japanese literature, this course focuses on how Japanese writers of the modern period (late 19th century to the present) depict the struggles of modern Japanese over new concepts and forms of "love" and relationships to others. Readings include representative works by Natsume Soseki, Nobel prize-winner Kawabata Yasunari, Tanizaki Jun'ichiro, Mishima Yukio, recent Nobel laureate Oe Kenzaburo and Yoshimoto Banana. Readings and discussion in English. Omori.

256F Japanese Film For full description, see Comparative Literature 256.

356F Japanese Film For full description, see Comparative Literature 356.

401F Readings in Japanese. Reading in literary and non-literary modern texts and mastery of the remaining Chinese characters on the joyo kanji list of 1,945 characters. Prerequisite, 302 or consent of the department. Kamiya.