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| ALAN 0100-401 | Elementary Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the | ALAN5100401 | ||||||
| ALAN 0200-401 | Elementary Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | R 10:30 AM-12:00 PM W 2:30 PM-4:00 PM |
This class is a continuation of Elementary Mongolian I and will build on the lessons learned in that class. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Students will learn the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Basic grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. | ALAN5200401 | ||||||
| ALAN 0300-401 | Intermediate Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Today Mongolian musical styles like throat singing (khoomii), products like cashmere (nooluur), and tourism to visit Mongolia's nomadic herders (malchid) are making a mark on the world stage. In this class the students will continue with the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Intermediate and more advanced grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. This is the first semester of Intermediate Mongolian. By the end of two semesters intermediate Mongolian, students will have learned all the noun forms, and all the major verb forms and will be able to form complex, multi-clause sentences, telling stories, expressing their feelings, and making arguments and explanations. They should be able to interact in all basic "survival" situations in Mongolia. | ALAN5300401 | ||||||
| ALAN 5100-401 | Elementary Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the | ALAN0100401 | ||||||
| ALAN 5200-401 | Elementary Mongolian II | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | W 2:30 PM-4:00 PM R 10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
This class is a continuation of Elementary Mongolian I and will build on the lessons learned in that class. Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Students will learn the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Basic grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. | ALAN0200401 | ||||||
| ALAN 5300-401 | Intermediate Mongolian I | Narantsetseg Tseveendulam | R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | Mongolian is the national language of the independent State of Mongolia and the language of the nomadic warriors Genghis Khan (known to the Mongolians themselves as Chinggis Khan). It is also spoken in China and Siberia. Today Mongolian musical styles like throat singing (khoomii), products like cashmere (nooluur), and tourism to visit Mongolia's nomadic herders (malchid) are making a mark on the world stage. In this class the students will continue with the basics of modern Mongolian language, as spoken in Ulaanbaatar "Red Hero," the country's capital. They will learn in the phonetic Cyrillic script, which was adapted to Mongolian language from Russian in 1945, with a few additional letters. Intermediate and more advanced grammar will be taught through communicative methodology. Students will also have opportunity to experience Mongolian arts, culture, and cooking in and out of class. This is the first semester of Intermediate Mongolian. By the end of two semesters intermediate Mongolian, students will have learned all the noun forms, and all the major verb forms and will be able to form complex, multi-clause sentences, telling stories, expressing their feelings, and making arguments and explanations. They should be able to interact in all basic "survival" situations in Mongolia. | ALAN0300401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0100-401 | Beginning Chinese I | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN0100401 | |||||
| CHIN 0100-402 | Beginning Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0100-403 | Beginning Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100403 | ||||||
| CHIN 0100-404 | Beginning Chinese I | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100404 | |||||||
| CHIN 0100-405 | Beginning Chinese I | Jie Zhang | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100405 | ||||||
| CHIN 0100-406 | Beginning Chinese I | Shihui Fan | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | Along with Beginning Modern Chinese II, Beginning Chinese III (Non-Intensive) and Beginning Chinese IV, this is the first course of a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN5100406 | ||||||
| CHIN 0105-680 | Spoken Chinese I | Chih-Jen Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no previous exposure to Chinese. The main objective of the course is to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN5105680 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN0105680 | |||||
| CHIN 0131-680 | Beginning Cantonese I | Yan Huang | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | Beginning Cantonese is a preliminary course for spoken Cantonese. The course provides fundamental aspects of the dialect as experienced in daily life situations and lays the foundation which will enable students to communicate in Cantonese for daily life needs, such as making phone calls, making purchases, getting around by various means of transportation, seeing a doctor, being a guest or a host at dinner, talking about the weather, talking about sports and entertainment, etc. It is strongly recommended that students continue to Beginning Cantonese II to become conversational | CHIN5131680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0133-680 | Beginning Taiwanese I | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Beginning Taiwanese I is designed to help students learn enough to enable them to handle basic social interactions when visiting Taiwan, such as greeting others, introducing yourself, ordering food, asking directions, etc. You will also learn to listen and understand the oral language typically heard in locations such as the grocery store, train station, bus stop, and restaurants. | CHIN5133680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0160-680 | Beginning Business Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | Along with Beginning Business Chinese II, this is the first course in a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students will fulfill Wharton's undergraduate foreign language requirement. The sequence begins each fall semester. This course is designed to introduce students with little or no prior exposure to Mandarin Chinese to beginning-level business Chinese. Throughout this course, students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing/typing skills, with a primary emphasis on listening and speaking in Mandarin-speaking business contexts. This will be achieved by acquiring basic vocabulary and expressions related to business activities, such as visiting companies and making appointments. Furthermore, students will also be exposed to useful expressions for everyday life in China, including greetings, introductions, and navigating daily situations. The course places a strong emphasis on culture, considering it a critical component. Students will actively explore Chinese social and cultural norms, fostering an understanding of Chinese cultural products, practices, perspectives, and interpersonal behavioral culture. This knowledge equips students to communicate effectively across ethnic, cultural, ideological, and national boundaries. An additional objective of this course is to help students develop cross-cultural competence, enabling them to navigate and succeed in professional Chinese environments. | CHIN5160680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0210-401 | Intensive Beginning Chinese I & II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Along with Intensive Beginning Chinese III & IV, this is the first course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course covers the same material as Beginning Chinese I & II. The main objective is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve a solid foundation in: 1) pronouncing all the sounds in Mandarin Chinese accurately and comfortably with a good command of the 4 tones; 2) carry out basic conversations in daily activities; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read edited simple stories and write short notes or letters. Grammatical and cultural issues are discussed during lecture hours. Oral communication tasks are given every week. | CHIN5210401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN0210401 | |||||
| CHIN 0300-401 | Intermediate Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0300-402 | Intermediate Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0300-403 | Intermediate Chinese I | Shihui Fan | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300403 | ||||||
| CHIN 0300-404 | Intermediate Chinese I | Shihui Fan | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300404 | ||||||
| CHIN 0300-405 | Intermediate Chinese I | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300405 | |||||||
| CHIN 0300-406 | Intermediate Chinese I | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is the third course in a four-semester sequence. By completing all four semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN5300406 | |||||||
| CHIN 0305-680 | Spoken Chinese III | Shihui Fan | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed one year of college level Chinese classes or equivalent. The main objective of the course is to improve students' conversational ability in Chinese in order to accomplish day-to-day tasks. These tasks include relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preference, feeling and opinion, ordering a meal, purchasing goods, asking for directions, making travel plans, visiting a doctor, attending a social functions etc. Short Chinese movies or television shows will be integrated into the course curriculum. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN5305680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0320-401 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN5320401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0320-402 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN5320402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0320-403 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN5320403 | ||||||
| CHIN 0320-404 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN5320404 | ||||||
| CHIN 0331-680 | Intermediate Cantonese I | Yan Huang | TR 7:00 PM-8:29 PM | Intermediate Cantonese is a course for students who are able to communicate in the dialect in basic survival situations. Through this course, the students will acquire a better understanding of Cantonese and its related culture, and can confidently cope with a wide range of situations. Classes will be conducted through Cantonese textbooks, discussions of various topics, and composition and presentation of students' own dialogues so that in time they may express more complex ideas and feelings. Continuation to Intermediate Cantonese II is strongly encouraged. | CHIN5331680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0500-401 | HIgh Intermediate Chinese I | Ye Tian | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese . | CHIN5500401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0500-402 | HIgh Intermediate Chinese I | Ye Tian | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese . | CHIN5500402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0500-403 | HIgh Intermediate Chinese I | Jing Hu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese . | CHIN5500403 | ||||||
| CHIN 0520-401 | Reading and Writing Chinese III (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | An intermediate reading and writing course designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-mid reading and writing proficiency. The goal of this course is to reach the intermediate-high level of proficiency. This course concentrates on writing of muti-paragraph essays through the use of conventional rhetorical modes and standard grammatical structures. Students will be given ample time to think and to discuss (the crucial "brainstorming" phase) before writing. The course stresses content, culture and comparison and draws its content from assigned readings and evidence-based argument from texts and other stimuli such as Internet, newspapers and films. | CHIN5520401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0700-401 | Advanced Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Students learn to work on materials which were written or produced for native speakers, instead of the classroom materials that were written for the non-native speakers. The reading materials include a larger vocabulary with more idioms. Students will also learn how to understand and use certain oral expressions in conversation. They will learn ways to narrate, to describe, and to comment in native Chinese ways. Reading and audio materials are provided and discussed in the classes. Writing and oral presentations in Chinese are required in classroom under instruction. Students will be encouraged to practice oral communication with each other. | CHIN5700401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0700-402 | Advanced Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | Students learn to work on materials which were written or produced for native speakers, instead of the classroom materials that were written for the non-native speakers. The reading materials include a larger vocabulary with more idioms. Students will also learn how to understand and use certain oral expressions in conversation. They will learn ways to narrate, to describe, and to comment in native Chinese ways. Reading and audio materials are provided and discussed in the classes. Writing and oral presentations in Chinese are required in classroom under instruction. Students will be encouraged to practice oral communication with each other. | CHIN5700402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0705-680 | Advanced Spoken Chinese I | Ye Tian | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed at least the intermediate level Chinese language course, or have studied the language for at least three years. The objective of this course is to consolidate the knowledge and skills students have acquired from their previous Mandarin Chinese classes and to enhance their oral expressive skills. By the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to carry on a conversation with a native Mandarin speaker on various common topics, including the current issues in China on education, society, politics, culture and history. Students will also learn how to gather information necessary for conducting oral presentations and speeches. | CHIN5705680 | ||||||
| CHIN 0860-401 | Business Chinese I | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This aim of this course is to enhance students' language skills in a business context and to promote their understanding about business environment and culture in contemporary China. The text is developed from real business cases from real multinational companies that have successfully dealt on the Chinese market. Classes include lectures, drills on vocabulary and sentence patterns, and discussions. Class will be conducted in Chinese. In addition to the course textbook, students will learn to read business news in Chinese selected from the Wall Street Journal. | CHIN5860401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0860-402 | Business Chinese I | Jing Hu | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This aim of this course is to enhance students' language skills in a business context and to promote their understanding about business environment and culture in contemporary China. The text is developed from real business cases from real multinational companies that have successfully dealt on the Chinese market. Classes include lectures, drills on vocabulary and sentence patterns, and discussions. Class will be conducted in Chinese. In addition to the course textbook, students will learn to read business news in Chinese selected from the Wall Street Journal. | CHIN5860402 | ||||||
| CHIN 0860-680 | Business Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This aim of this course is to enhance students' language skills in a business context and to promote their understanding about business environment and culture in contemporary China. The text is developed from real business cases from real multinational companies that have successfully dealt on the Chinese market. Classes include lectures, drills on vocabulary and sentence patterns, and discussions. Class will be conducted in Chinese. In addition to the course textbook, students will learn to read business news in Chinese selected from the Wall Street Journal. | |||||||
| CHIN 0870-401 | Media Chinese | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course aims to help students improve their language skills and enlarge their vocabulary through reading online news on Chinese internet. Students will learn formal vocabulary and enhance their grammatical accuracy. Students are encouraged to explore Chinese government and company websites and Baidu Baike, in order to learn how to conduct their own online searches for both professional and academic purposes. Linguistic features in news headlines, accuracy of online translation tools, media censorship, social media usage will also be discussed in this class. The course goal is to help students gain Chinese media literacy by reading, browsing and viewing online materials. | CHIN5870401 | ||||||
| CHIN 0878-680 | Advanced Medical Chinese | Chih-Jen Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | “Advanced Medical Chinese” is a specialized language course tailored for medical, nursing, and other healthcare-related professionals. It offers Mandarin language instruction to individuals who anticipate interactions with Chinese-speaking patients, either during visits to China or while serving patients with limited English proficiency. This course specifically targets students with a minimum of three years of Chinese language study in a standard college program or an equivalent language competency level. Its primary focus is on facilitating effective physician and nurse communication with patients. The course’s ultimate aim extends beyond language proficiency to positively impact patient care within the Chinese community by mitigating language and cultural barriers. By honing language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking within clinical healthcare contexts, participants will be better equipped to engage in meaningful interactions. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, spanning from foundational rapport-building and medical terminology to exploring Chinese cultural attitudes toward health-related matters. |
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| CHIN 1040-401 | Readings in Modern Chinese: Literature I | Jing Hu | TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed three years of college level Mandarin classes or equivalent. The objectives of the course are 1) to help students gain an in-depth, multi-faceted and critical understanding of the Chinese people, Chinese society and Chinese culture; 2) to facilitate students 'acquisition of formal or written language; and 3) to develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills. These objectives are achieved primarily through 1) close reading and discussion of original literary texts by 20th -century Chinese writers; and 2) regular writing exercises. Students will also view several Chinese films that are related to the topics of the reading text. The class is to be conducted exclusively in Chinese. | CHIN6040401 | ||||||
| CHIN 1050-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese I | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Introduction to the classical written language, beginning with Shadick, First Course in Literary Chinese. Students with a background in Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and other East Asian languages are welcome; it is not necessary to know Mandarin. The course begins from scratch, and swiftly but rigorously develops the ability to read a wide variety of classical and semi-classical styles. Original texts from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD are studied. This course is taught in English and there are no prerequisites. | EALC3621401, EALC7621401 | ||||||
| CHIN 1060-401 | Advanced Business Chinese I | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This content-based course provides students with the conceptual framework to understand issues China has been facing since its economic reform in 1978. Topics include WTO principles, the change of China's state-owned enterprises, China's economy in Mao's period, and the pros and cons of globalization. Students will be trained in reading financial articles, discussing international trades, conducting online research and giving business presentations. After the course, students will become more sophisticated in their understanding of China's economic development and in using Chinese business terminology in professional settings. The course assumes basic background in business and advanced level proficiency in Chinese language. The course is NOT open to first-year students with no undergraduate business course. | CHIN6060401 | ||||||
| CHIN 1150-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese I | Paul Rakita Goldin | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. | CHIN8621401, EALC3623401, EALC8621401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5100-401 | Beginning Chinese I | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN5100401 | |||||
| CHIN 5100-402 | Beginning Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5100-403 | Beginning Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100403 | ||||||
| CHIN 5100-404 | Beginning Chinese I | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100404 | |||||||
| CHIN 5100-405 | Beginning Chinese I | Jie Zhang | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100405 | ||||||
| CHIN 5100-406 | Beginning Chinese I | Shihui Fan | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no prior exposure to Chinese. The objective of the course is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an interactive and communicative learning environment. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones, and mastery of basic grammatical structures, laying the foundation needed to be able to manage social situations such as relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preferences and feelings, ordering meals, purchasing goods, and asking for directions. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to thoroughly preview and review the materials according to the weekly lesson plan (on course website) prior to attending class. Regular attendance is mandatory and strictly monitored. | CHIN0100406 | ||||||
| CHIN 5105-680 | Spoken Chinese I | Chih-Jen Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no previous exposure to Chinese. The main objective of the course is to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. The emphasis is on correct pronunciation, accurate tones and mastery of basic grammatical structures. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN0105680 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN5105680 | |||||
| CHIN 5131-680 | Beginning Cantonese I | Yan Huang | TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM | Beginning Cantonese is a preliminary course for spoken Cantonese. The course provides fundamental aspects of the dialect as experienced in daily life situations and lays the foundation which will enable students to communicate in Cantonese for daily life needs, such as making phone calls, making purchases, getting around by various means of transportation, seeing a doctor, being a guest or a host at dinner, talking about the weather, talking about sports and entertainment, etc. It is strongly recommended that students continue to Beginning Cantonese II to become conversational | CHIN0131680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5133-680 | Beginning Taiwanese I | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Beginning Taiwanese I is designed to help students learn enough to enable them to handle basic social interactions when visiting Taiwan, such as greeting others, introducing yourself, ordering food, asking directions, etc. You will also learn to listen and understand the oral language typically heard in locations such as the grocery store, train station, bus stop, and restaurants. | CHIN0133680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5160-680 | Beginning Business Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | Along with Beginning Business Chinese II, this is the first course in a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students will fulfill Wharton's undergraduate foreign language requirement. The sequence begins each fall semester. This course is designed to introduce students with little or no prior exposure to Mandarin Chinese to beginning-level business Chinese. Throughout this course, students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing/typing skills, with a primary emphasis on listening and speaking in Mandarin-speaking business contexts. This will be achieved by acquiring basic vocabulary and expressions related to business activities, such as visiting companies and making appointments. Furthermore, students will also be exposed to useful expressions for everyday life in China, including greetings, introductions, and navigating daily situations. The course places a strong emphasis on culture, considering it a critical component. Students will actively explore Chinese social and cultural norms, fostering an understanding of Chinese cultural products, practices, perspectives, and interpersonal behavioral culture. This knowledge equips students to communicate effectively across ethnic, cultural, ideological, and national boundaries. An additional objective of this course is to help students develop cross-cultural competence, enabling them to navigate and succeed in professional Chinese environments. | CHIN0160680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5210-401 | Intensive Beginning Chinese I & II | Chih-Jen Lee | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Along with Intensive Beginning Chinese III & IV, this is the first course of a two-semester sequence. By completing both semesters, students fulfill the College language requirement. The sequence starts each fall. Students cannot begin their study in the spring. This course covers the same material as Beginning Chinese I & II. The main objective is to help students build a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve a solid foundation in: 1) pronouncing all the sounds in Mandarin Chinese accurately and comfortably with a good command of the 4 tones; 2) carry out basic conversations in daily activities; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 600-650 characters; and 4) read edited simple stories and write short notes or letters. Grammatical and cultural issues are discussed during lecture hours. Oral communication tasks are given every week. | CHIN0210401 | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=CHIN5210401 | |||||
| CHIN 5300-401 | Intermediate Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5300-402 | Intermediate Chinese I | Xiaomeng Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5300-403 | Intermediate Chinese I | Shihui Fan | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300403 | ||||||
| CHIN 5300-404 | Intermediate Chinese I | Shihui Fan | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300404 | ||||||
| CHIN 5300-405 | Intermediate Chinese I | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300405 | |||||||
| CHIN 5300-406 | Intermediate Chinese I | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | The objective of the course is to continue building a solid foundation of the four basic skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of this course, students should achieve the following goals: 1) pronounce all the sounds in Mandarin accurately and comfortably with a good command of the four tones; 2) carry out simple dialogues of familiar topics; 3) recognize and reproduce approximately 450-500 characters; and 4) read short textbook stories and write simple notes. In order to develop students' listening and speaking ability, oral communication tasks are given on each lesson. | CHIN0300406 | |||||||
| CHIN 5305-680 | Spoken Chinese III | Shihui Fan | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed one year of college level Chinese classes or equivalent. The main objective of the course is to improve students' conversational ability in Chinese in order to accomplish day-to-day tasks. These tasks include relating one's personal life and experiences, expressing preference, feeling and opinion, ordering a meal, purchasing goods, asking for directions, making travel plans, visiting a doctor, attending a social functions etc. Short Chinese movies or television shows will be integrated into the course curriculum. Chinese characters will not be taught. | CHIN0305680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5320-401 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN0320401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5320-402 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Jie Zhang | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN0320402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5320-403 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN0320403 | ||||||
| CHIN 5320-404 | Reading and Writing in Chinese I (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | The course is designed for students who can speak Chinese but cannot read and write in Chinese characters. The major purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to use written Mandarin Chinese in linguistically and socially appropriate ways. The literacy goal is to master 350 to 1000 Chinese characters and to reach an intermediate-low level of ACTFL literacy proficiency. The key teaching approach is to holistically read a prodigious amount of materials. Students' reading abilities will be developed through reading short stories under instructions, and eventually through reading long stories and news independently. | CHIN0320404 | ||||||
| CHIN 5331-680 | Intermediate Cantonese I | Yan Huang | TR 7:00 PM-8:29 PM | Intermediate Cantonese is a course for students who are able to communicate in the dialect in basic survival situations. Through this course, the students will acquire a better understanding of Cantonese and its related culture, and can confidently cope with a wide range of situations. Classes will be conducted through Cantonese textbooks, discussions of various topics, and composition and presentation of students' own dialogues so that in time they may express more complex ideas and feelings. Continuation to Intermediate Cantonese II is strongly encouraged. | CHIN0331680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5500-401 | High Intermediate Chinese I | Ye Tian | MTWR 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese. | CHIN0500401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5500-402 | High Intermediate Chinese I | Ye Tian | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese. | CHIN0500402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5500-403 | High Intermediate Chinese I | Jing Hu | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course aims to develop students' overall linguistic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. The specially designed textbook gives introduction to various topics on Chinese culture. Students can expect to gain knowledge about China while they are learning the language. By completion of the course, students are expected to be able to master 1200 most frequently used characters in common reading materials, and to communicate in Chinese. | CHIN0500403 | ||||||
| CHIN 5520-401 | Reading and Writing Chinese III (for Fluent Speakers) | Grace Mei-Hui Wu | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | An intermediate reading and writing course designed for students at the ACTFL intermediate-mid reading and writing proficiency. The goal of this course is to reach the intermediate-high level of proficiency. This course concentrates on writing of muti-paragraph essays through the use of conventional rhetorical modes and standard grammatical structures. Students will be given ample time to think and to discuss (the crucial "brainstorming" phase) before writing. The course stresses content, culture and comparison and draws its content from assigned readings and evidence-based argument from texts and other stimuli such as Internet, newspapers and films. | CHIN0520401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5700-401 | Advanced Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Students learn to work on materials which were written or produced for native speakers, instead of the classroom materials that were written for the non-native speakers. The reading materials include a larger vocabulary with more idioms. Students will also learn how to understand and use certain oral expressions in conversation. They will learn ways to narrate, to describe, and to comment in native Chinese ways. Reading and audio materials are provided and discussed in the classes. Writing and oral presentations in Chinese are required in classroom under instruction. Students will be encouraged to practice oral communication with each other. | CHIN0700401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5700-402 | Advanced Chinese I | Jiajia Wang | MTWR 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | Students learn to work on materials which were written or produced for native speakers, instead of the classroom materials that were written for the non-native speakers. The reading materials include a larger vocabulary with more idioms. Students will also learn how to understand and use certain oral expressions in conversation. They will learn ways to narrate, to describe, and to comment in native Chinese ways. Reading and audio materials are provided and discussed in the classes. Writing and oral presentations in Chinese are required in classroom under instruction. Students will be encouraged to practice oral communication with each other. | CHIN0700402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5705-680 | Advanced Spoken Chinese I | Ye Tian | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed at least the intermediate level Chinese language course, or have studied the language for at least three years. The objective of this course is to consolidate the knowledge and skills students have acquired from their previous Mandarin Chinese classes and to enhance their oral expressive skills. By the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to carry on a conversation with a native Mandarin speaker on various common topics, including the current issues in China on education, society, politics, culture and history. Students will also learn how to gather information necessary for conducting oral presentations and speeches. | CHIN0705680 | ||||||
| CHIN 5860-401 | Business Chinese I | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This aim of this course is to enhance students' language skills in a business context and to promote their understanding about business environment and culture in contemporary China. The text is developed from real business cases from real multinational companies that have successfully dealt on the Chinese market. Classes include lectures, drills on vocabulary and sentence patterns, and discussions. Class will be conducted in Chinese. In addition to the course textbook, students will learn to read business news in Chinese selected from the Wall Street Journal. | CHIN0860401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5860-402 | Business Chinese I | Jing Hu | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This aim of this course is to enhance students' language skills in a business context and to promote their understanding about business environment and culture in contemporary China. The text is developed from real business cases from real multinational companies that have successfully dealt on the Chinese market. Classes include lectures, drills on vocabulary and sentence patterns, and discussions. Class will be conducted in Chinese. In addition to the course textbook, students will learn to read business news in Chinese selected from the Wall Street Journal. | CHIN0860402 | ||||||
| CHIN 5870-401 | Media Chinese | Mien-Hwa Chiang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course aims to help students improve their language skills and enlarge their vocabulary through reading online news on Chinese internet. Students will learn formal vocabulary and enhance their grammatical accuracy. Students are encouraged to explore Chinese government and company websites and Baidu Baike, in order to learn how to conduct their own online searches for both professional and academic purposes. Linguistic features in news headlines, accuracy of online translation tools, media censorship, social media usage will also be discussed in this class. The course goal is to help students gain Chinese media literacy by reading, browsing and viewing online materials. | CHIN0870401 | ||||||
| CHIN 5878-680 | Advanced Medical Chinese | Chih-Jen Lee | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | “Advanced Medical Chinese” is a specialized language course tailored for medical, nursing, and other healthcare-related professionals. It offers Mandarin language instruction to individuals who anticipate interactions with Chinese-speaking patients, either during visits to China or while serving patients with limited English proficiency. This course specifically targets students with a minimum of three years of Chinese language study in a standard college program or an equivalent language competency level. Its primary focus is on facilitating effective physician and nurse communication with patients. The course’s ultimate aim extends beyond language proficiency to positively impact patient care within the Chinese community by mitigating language and cultural barriers. By honing language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking within clinical healthcare contexts, participants will be better equipped to engage in meaningful interactions. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, spanning from foundational rapport-building and medical terminology to exploring Chinese cultural attitudes toward health-related matters. |
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| CHIN 6040-401 | Readings in Modern Chinese: Literature I | Jing Hu | TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have completed three years of college level Mandarin classes or equivalent. This course may be used to fulfill the language or elective requirement for the EALC or EAST major or minor in the Chinese concentration. The objectives of the course are 1) to help students gain an in-depth, multi-faceted and critical understanding of the Chinese people, Chinese society and Chinese culture; 2) to facilitate students 'acquisition of formal or written language; and 3) to develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills. These objectives are achieved primarily through 1) close reading and discussion of original literary texts by 20th -century Chinese writers; and 2) regular writing exercises. Students will also view several Chinese films that are related to the topics of the reading text. The class is to be conducted exclusively in Chinese. | CHIN1040401 | ||||||
| CHIN 6060-401 | Advanced Business Chinese I | Mien-Hwa Chiang | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This content-based course provides students with the conceptual framework to understand issues China has been facing since its economic reform in 1978. Topics include WTO principles, the change of China's state-owned enterprises, China's economy in Mao's period, and the pros and cons of globalization. Students will be trained in reading financial articles, discussing international trades, conducting online research and giving business presentations. After the course, students will become more sophisticated in their understanding of China's economic development and in using Chinese business terminology in professional settings. The course assumes basic background in business and advanced level proficiency in Chinese language. The course is NOT open to first-year students with no undergraduate business course. | CHIN1060401 | ||||||
| CHIN 8621-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese I | Paul Rakita Goldin | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. | CHIN1150401, EALC3623401, EALC8621401 | ||||||
| EALC 0020-001 | Introduction to East Asia: China | Chloe Estep | MW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0020-201 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0020-202 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 0020-203 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 0020-204 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 0020-205 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0020-206 | Introduction to East Asia: China | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | This course introduces Chinese history and culture from ancient to modern times. In addition to addressing political, social, economic, and intellectual developments, this course will draw on important literary and artistic works to understand how various writers and thinkers have participated in the making of what is now called China. The course challenges the notion of “civilization” and the imagination of history as singular and monolithic. The lectures and readings will include some of the most up-to-date scholarship on China and East Asia. The recitations and short paper assignments are designed for students to practice analysis of primary sources. | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0090-001 | Modern Vietnam Culture and Society | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course offers students an exploration of modern Vietnam — within both regional and global contexts— addressing a wide range of issues, including socio-cultural and politico-economic dynamics, as well as questions of nationalism and international relations. Students will have the opportunity to view Vietnam from diverse perspectives, moving beyond the conventional focus on the Vietnam Wars. They will gain an understanding of the concept of "multiple Vietnams," which have shaped the nation's development into its present form. Using a relatively large historical framework, the course emphasizes that concepts like modernity did not emerge in isolation or remain static over time. The course explores the diverse ways in which the Vietnamese navigated their paths to modernity, not only through political engagement but also through educational, cultural, literary, artistic, and religious endeavors. In order to deepen students' understanding of Vietnam's complexity and richness, further illustrating the idea of "multiple Vietnams," the course will challenge the main national narrative by highlighting under-studied groups and topics, such as the participation of ethnic minorities to the development of the nation and the colonial ambitions of early modern Vietnam. These perspectives will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary regional dynamics, particularly concerning minority issues and Vietnam's relations with its neighboring countries. By challenging a Western-centric perspective, students will engage with Vietnamese sources and reposition Vietnam within its regional context. The course encourages students to work with a broad definition of "texts," including not only written documents but also primary sources such as oral histories, social phenomena, and historical commemorations. |
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| EALC 0160-401 | Arts of Korea | Frank L. Chance | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The goal of this course is understanding the development of visual, performing, and literary arts in Korea and the historical, religious, and social contexts in which they flourished. It serves as an introduction to the arts of Korea, with emphasis on painting, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture and additional consideration of dance, drama, poetry, and culinary arts. Covers the whole history of Korea, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. | EALC5160401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 0501-401 | Introduction to Buddhism | Justin Mcdaniel | M 12:00 PM-1:59 PM | This course seeks to introduce students to the diversity of doctrines held and practices performed by Buddhists in Asia. By focusing on how specific beliefs and practices are tied to particular locations and particular times, we will be able to explore in detail the religious institutions, artistic, architectural, and musical traditions, textual production and legal and doctrinal developments of Buddhism over time and within its socio-historical context. Religion is never divorced from its place and its time. Furthermore, by geographically and historically grounding the study of these religions we will be able to examine how their individual ethic, cosmological and soteriological systems effect local history, economics, politics, and material culture. We will concentrate first on the person of the Buddha, his many biographies and how he has been followed and worshipped in a variety of ways from Lhasa, Tibet to Phrae, Thailand. From there we touch on the foundational teachings of the Buddha with an eye to how they have evolved and transformed over time. Finally, we focus on the practice of Buddhist ritual, magic and ethics in monasteries and among aly communities in Asia and even in the West. This section will confront the way Buddhists have thought of issues such as "Just-War," Women's Rights and Abortion. While no one quarter course could provide a detailed presentation of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, my hope is that we will be able to look closely at certain aspects of these religions by focusing on how they are practiced in places like Nara, Japan or Vietnam, Laos. | RELS1730401, SAST1730401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 0501-402 | Introduction to Buddhism | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | This course seeks to introduce students to the diversity of doctrines held and practices performed by Buddhists in Asia. By focusing on how specific beliefs and practices are tied to particular locations and particular times, we will be able to explore in detail the religious institutions, artistic, architectural, and musical traditions, textual production and legal and doctrinal developments of Buddhism over time and within its socio-historical context. Religion is never divorced from its place and its time. Furthermore, by geographically and historically grounding the study of these religions we will be able to examine how their individual ethic, cosmological and soteriological systems effect local history, economics, politics, and material culture. We will concentrate first on the person of the Buddha, his many biographies and how he has been followed and worshipped in a variety of ways from Lhasa, Tibet to Phrae, Thailand. From there we touch on the foundational teachings of the Buddha with an eye to how they have evolved and transformed over time. Finally, we focus on the practice of Buddhist ritual, magic and ethics in monasteries and among aly communities in Asia and even in the West. This section will confront the way Buddhists have thought of issues such as "Just-War," Women's Rights and Abortion. While no one quarter course could provide a detailed presentation of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, my hope is that we will be able to look closely at certain aspects of these religions by focusing on how they are practiced in places like Nara, Japan or Vietnam, Laos. | RELS1730402, SAST1730402 | Cross Cultural Analysis | ||||||
| EALC 0501-403 | Introduction to Buddhism | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | This course seeks to introduce students to the diversity of doctrines held and practices performed by Buddhists in Asia. By focusing on how specific beliefs and practices are tied to particular locations and particular times, we will be able to explore in detail the religious institutions, artistic, architectural, and musical traditions, textual production and legal and doctrinal developments of Buddhism over time and within its socio-historical context. Religion is never divorced from its place and its time. Furthermore, by geographically and historically grounding the study of these religions we will be able to examine how their individual ethic, cosmological and soteriological systems effect local history, economics, politics, and material culture. We will concentrate first on the person of the Buddha, his many biographies and how he has been followed and worshipped in a variety of ways from Lhasa, Tibet to Phrae, Thailand. From there we touch on the foundational teachings of the Buddha with an eye to how they have evolved and transformed over time. Finally, we focus on the practice of Buddhist ritual, magic and ethics in monasteries and among aly communities in Asia and even in the West. This section will confront the way Buddhists have thought of issues such as "Just-War," Women's Rights and Abortion. While no one quarter course could provide a detailed presentation of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, my hope is that we will be able to look closely at certain aspects of these religions by focusing on how they are practiced in places like Nara, Japan or Vietnam, Laos. | RELS1730403, SAST1730403 | Cross Cultural Analysis | ||||||
| EALC 0730-401 | History of Modern China | Si-Yen Fei | MW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550401 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 0730-402 | History of Modern China | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550402 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0730-403 | History of Modern China | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550403 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 0730-404 | History of Modern China | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550404 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0730-405 | History of Modern China | F 1:45 PM-2:44 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550405 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0730-406 | History of Modern China | R 5:15 PM-6:14 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550406 | History & Tradition Sector Cross Cultural Analysis |
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| EALC 0730-407 | History of Modern China | R 5:15 PM-6:14 PM | From an empire to a republic, from communism to socialist-style capitalism, few countries have ever witnessed so much change in a hundred year period as China during the twentieth century. How are we to make sense out of this seeming chaos? This course will offer an overview of the upheavals that China has experienced from the late Qing to the Post-Mao era, interspersed with personal perspectives revealed in primary source readings such as memoirs, novels, and oral accounts. We will start with an analysis of the painful transition from the last empire, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to a modern nation state, followed by exploration of a century-long tale of incessant reform and revolution. The survey will focus on three main themes: 1) the repositioning of China in the new East Asian and world orders; 2) the emergence of a modern Chinese state and nationalistic identity shaped and reshaped by a series of cultural crises; and finally, 3) the development and transformation of Chinese modernity. Major historical developments include: the Opium War and drug trade in the age of imperialism, reform and revolution, the Nationalist regime, Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the ongoing efforts of post-Mao China to move beyond Communism. We will conclude with a critical review of the concept of "Greater China" that takes into account Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of modern China, however defined, at the end of the last century. | HIST0550407 | Cross Cultural Analysis History & Tradition Sector |
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| EALC 1129-401 | Chinese Architecture | Nancy R S Steinhardt | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Survey of Chinese buildings and building technology from the formative period in the second millennium BCE through the twentieth century. The course will deal with well-known monuments such as the Buddhist monasteries of Wutai, imperial palaces in Chang'an and Beijing, the Ming tombs and the Temple of Heaven, and less frequently studied buildings. Also covered will be the theory and principles of Chinese construction. | EALC5129401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 1322-401 | Chinese Fiction and Drama in Translation | Victor H Mair | TR 8:30 AM-9:59 AM | This course explores Romance of Three Kingdoms the most popular classica l novel in East Asia and an important source for understanding Chinese culture, politics, history, and military strategy. We propose to read this work not only as a textbook of Chinese literature and culture, but also as a guidebook for career development and risk assessment. Why didn't t Pangtong have a career as successful as Zhuge Liang? Why did Ma Su volunteer in a project that he is not good at? If Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan run for presidency in the U.S., who would you vote for and why? These are some of the questions that we will explore alongside our inquiry into the the historical development of various genres of Chinese fiction. In addition to Romance of Three Kingdoms, this course introduces Sun Tsu's The Art of War and other classical Chinese novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, as well as classical literary criticism such as Cao Pi's On the Standard of Literature (Dian lun), Lu Ji's Essays on Literature (Wen lun), and Liu Xie's The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons. | EALC5322401 | Cross Cultural Analysis Arts & Letters Sector |
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| EALC 1331-401 | Chinese and Sinophone Cinemas | Chenshu Zhou | W 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | This course is a survey of Chinese and Sinophone cinemas from the silent era to the present. The Sinophone refers to Sinitic film cultures both inside and outside the People’s Republic of China that have been in relatively marginalized positions against the Han-Chinese mainstream, such as Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Tibetan, and transpacific cinemas. One major goal of the course is to interrogate the national cinema framework and to show how the meaning of “Chineseness” has been problematized by filmmakers and critics throughout modern history. Students will learn about important film movements and trends such as leftist cinema from the 1930s, socialist cinema, Taiwanese and Hong Kong New Waves, the Fifth and Sixth Generation filmmakers, and contemporary transnational productions. Attention will be paid to both films known for awards and artistic achievements and popular genres including thrillers, horror, and wuxia (martial art). | ARTH3940401, CIMS3940401 | ||||||
| EALC 1352-401 | Japanese Cinema | Julia Alekseyeva | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course is a survey of Japanese cinema from the silent period to the present. Students will learn about different Japanese film genres and histories, including (but not limited to) the benshi tradition, jidaigeki (period films), yakuza films, Pink Film, experimental/arthouse, J-horror, and anime. Although the course will introduce several key Japanese auteurs (Mizoguchi, Ozu, Kurosawa, Oshima, Suzuki, etc), it will emphasize lesser known directors and movements in the history of Japanese film, especially in the experimental, arthouse, and documentary productions of the 1960s and 1970s. Finally, in addition to providing background knowledge in the history of Japanese cinema, one of the central goals of the course will be to interrogate the concept of "national" cinema, and to place Japanese film history within a international context. | CIMS3040401, ENGL2933401 | ||||||
| EALC 1411-401 | Queer Chinas: Sexuality and Politics in the Sinophone World | Teemu Ruskola | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | This class examines queer phenomena in and around China, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the queer Sinophone world more generally. Beyond seeking to understand sexual subcultures and sites of queer intimacies on their own terms, the course examines their relationship to political economy and geopolitics. In addition to filmic and literary texts, the course includes readings that are theoretical, anthropological, sociological, and comparative. While the focus is largely on modern China, the class also attends to historical reference points both inside and outside the Sinophone world. From a macro perspective, this course examines China’s place in discourses of development, focusing on the role of desire in constituting the sexual and political subject of modernity. The overall goal of this class is to develop alternative frameworks for understanding the relationship between sexuality and politics. The course does not require specialized knowledge of China. | GSWS1411401 | ||||||
| EALC 1571-301 | Science and Technology in Korean Popular Culture | Juyoung Lee | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Do science and technology come to mind when you think of Korean popular culture? This course examines how science and technology are portrayed within Korean popular culture. We will analyze their depiction across different media and explore the many ways in which popular culture, and by extension everyday lives in Korea, are connected to science and technology. By uncovering science and technology elements in unexpected moments and formats, students will explore questions such as: How are science and technology used for political purposes, or are they political by nature? How does using science and technology contribute to or help solve social injustice? Why and how do people resist certain advances in science and technology? How do we define the boundary between what is natural and what is artificial? How do science, technology, and culture influence each other? Expanding our study to film, novel, tv series, and K-pop, students will gain insights into how the representation of science and technology reflects aspects of Korean society. Throughout the semester, we will also have chances to compare these representations with the case studies from other East Asian countries. By the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and society in the modern world. |
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| EALC 1623-401 | Language, Script and Society in China | Victor H Mair | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The Chinese writing system is the only major surviving script in the world that is partially picto-ideographic, Egyptian hieroglyphic and Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform having passed out of use about two millennia ago. Partly because it is so unique, a tremendous number of myths have grown up around the Chinese script. In an attempt to understand how they really function, this seminar will examine the nature of the sinographs and their relationship to spoken Sinitic languages, as well as their implications for society and culture. We will also discuss the artistic and technological aspects of the Chinese characters and the ongoing efforts to reform and simplify them. The use of sinographs in other East Asian countries than China will be taken into account. | EALC5623401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 1711-401 | East Asian Diplomacy | Frederick R. Dickinson | MW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | EALC5711401, HIST1550401, HIST5550401 | ||||||
| EALC 1711-402 | East Asian Diplomacy | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | EALC5711402, HIST1550402, HIST5550402 | ||||||||
| EALC 1711-403 | East Asian Diplomacy | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | HIST1550403 | |||||||
| EALC 1711-404 | East Asian Diplomacy | F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | HIST1550404 | |||||||
| EALC 1711-405 | East Asian Diplomacy | F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | HIST1550405 | |||||||
| EALC 1711-406 | East Asian Diplomacy | R 5:15 PM-6:14 PM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | HIST1550406 | |||||||
| EALC 2121-401 | Chinese Wall Painting | Nancy R S Steinhardt | R 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | This courses examines murals in Chinese temples and tombs from their earliest appearance in the first millennium BCE through the 20th century. Some are in situ; others are in museums. Murals are studied alongside paintings on silk and paper. Chinese wall painting is also studied alongside murals in temples and tombs in Korea, Japan, and Mongolia. | EALC6121401 | ||||||
| EALC 3211-401 | Modern Chinese Poetry in a Global Context | Chloe Estep | M 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | The tumultuous political and economic history of modern China has been mirrored in and shaped by equally fundamental revolutions in language and poetic expression. In this course, we will take Chinese poetry as a crucible in which we can observe the interacting forces of literary history and social change. From diplomats who saw poetry as a medium for cultural translation between China and the world, to revolutionaries who enlisted poetry in the project of social transformation, we will examine the lives and works of some of China’s most prominent poets and ask, what can we learn about modern China from reading their poetry? In asking this question, we will also reckon with the strengths and limitations of using poetry as an historical source. In addition to poems, the course will include fiction, essays, photographs, and films by both Chinese and non-Chinese artists that place our poets in a broader context. We will pay close attention to how these poets represent China’s place in the world, as well as the role of language in social change. Topics of discussion include: national identity, revolution, translation, gender, the body, ethnicity, and technology. Familiarity with Chinese or related cultural context is beneficial, but not required. This course introduces students to Chinese poetry in English translation. Students will leave the course with an in-depth understanding of the main figures, themes, and techniques of Chinese poetry, and will be introduced to some of the major developments in the history of China. Through a focus on primary texts, students will develop the vocabulary and analytical skills to appreciate and analyze poetry in translation and will gain confidence as writers thinking about literary texts. |
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| EALC 3251-001 | Japanese Science Fiction and Fantasy | Kathryn Hemmann | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course will provide an overview of the major tropes, themes, and interpretations of contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy. As we establish a foundational knowledge of the history and structural formulations of genre fiction in Japan, we will cover topics such as folklore, high fantasy, apocalypse, dystopia, magical realism, posthumanism, video games, and transnational media franchises and cross-cultural marketing. By the end of the semester, students will possess a deeper understanding and appreciation of the role that science fiction and fantasy play in shaping contemporary media cultures in Japan and around the world. | |||||||
| EALC 3559-401 | Gender and Sexuality in Japan | Ayako Kano | M 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | If you have ever wondered about the following questions, then this is the right course for you: Is Japan a hyper-feminine nation of smiling geisha and obedient wives? Is it a hyper-masculine nation of samurai and economic warriors? Is it true that Japanese wives control the household? Is it true that Japanese men suffer from over-dependence on their mothers? What do young Japanese women and young men worry about? What does the government think about the future of Japanese women and men? Assuming that expressions of gender and sexuality are deeply influenced by cultural and social factors, and that they also show profound differences regionally and historically, this course examines a variety of texts--historical, biographical, autobiographical, fictional, non-fictional, visual, cinematic, analytical, theoretical--in order to better understand the complexity of any attempts to answer the above questions. | EALC7559401, GSWS3559401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 3621-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese I | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Introduction to the classical written language, beginning with Shadick, First Course in Literary Chinese. Students with a background in Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and other East Asian languages are welcome; it is not necessary to know Mandarin. The course begins from scratch, and swiftly but rigorously develops the ability to read a wide variety of classical and semi-classical styles. Original texts from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD are studied. This course is taught in English and there are no prerequisites. | CHIN1050401, EALC7621401 | ||||||
| EALC 3623-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese I | Paul Rakita Goldin | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. | CHIN1150401, CHIN8621401, EALC8621401 | ||||||
| EALC 3721-401 | Law in Pre-Modern China | Paul Rakita Goldin | CANCELED | This course, intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, offers a survey of the sources and research problems of pre-modern Chinese law. For reasons to be examined in the course, traditional Sinological education has neglected law as a legitimate field of inquiry; consequently, the secondary literature is surprisingly meager. Our readings will take us from the Warring States Period to the Qing dynasty--an interval of over two millennia--and will cover several varieties of legal documents, including statutes, handbooks, court records, and theoretical treatises. All the readings will be in English, and no knowledge of Chinese is presumed. Graduate students should see the instructor to discuss requirement for graduate credit. | EALC7721401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 3742-401 | City & Citizenship: Samurai Politics and Commoner Culture in Early Modern Japan | David Spafford | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | In the early modern period (1600-1867), Japan underwent a staggering urban transformation. Edo, the shogunal capital, grew in barely a century from a new settlement to a sprawling metropolis of over a million. Indeed, most of Japan's current urban centers descend directly from the castle towns built by regional warlords in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in an effort keep the peace after over a hundred years of civil war. As a result, Japanese cities in the early modern period became a central component of what historians have called a "re-feudalization" of society, and retained strong vestiges of their military origins. At the same time the samurai-centered space of the new cities created opportunities for the development of alternative cultural practices and values by urban commoners. The juxtaposition of the regimented, honor-driven society designed and longed for by samurai and the fluid, money-driven society that grew out of the burgeoning cities' commoner quarters is one of the animating forces of the early modern period. Through study of scholarship and contemporary sources (laws and sumptuary regulations, codes of conducts, but also diaries, novels, plays), this course will explore the many facets of early modern urban society, its medieval antecedents, and its legacies in contemporary Japan. | EALC7742401, HIST0753401 | Cross Cultural Analysis | |||||
| EALC 5000-301 | East Asian History and Civilizations | Ori Tavor | F 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | This seminar is designed for incoming graduate students in the department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, offering a thematic overview of the academic study of Chinese and Japanese history and cultures from the Neolithic period to the 21st century. Over the course of the semester, students will be introduced to different scholarly approaches to the study of East Asian history and culture through a close reading and analysis of the work of leading scholars in the fields of Sinology and Japanology. Together, we will learn about the diverse approaches to the study of China and Japan, from the various subfields of historical studies (such as social, intellectual, legal, and religious history) to other academic disciplines such as religious studies, anthropology, gender studies, and archaeology. We will examine the different methodological frameworks and tools used by past and present scholars and draw on them in order to problematize and enrich our understanding of East Asia. In addition, this seminar will provide incoming students with the relevant skills to produce their own original graduate-level research and present it in a clear and persuasive fashion both orally and in written form. While original-language research for the final project is encouraged, all weekly readings will be in English. | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=EALC5000301 | ||||||
| EALC 5000-302 | East Asian History and Civilizations | Ori Tavor | R 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This seminar is designed for incoming graduate students in the department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, offering a thematic overview of the academic study of Chinese and Japanese history and cultures from the Neolithic period to the 21st century. Over the course of the semester, students will be introduced to different scholarly approaches to the study of East Asian history and culture through a close reading and analysis of the work of leading scholars in the fields of Sinology and Japanology. Together, we will learn about the diverse approaches to the study of China and Japan, from the various subfields of historical studies (such as social, intellectual, legal, and religious history) to other academic disciplines such as religious studies, anthropology, gender studies, and archaeology. We will examine the different methodological frameworks and tools used by past and present scholars and draw on them in order to problematize and enrich our understanding of East Asia. In addition, this seminar will provide incoming students with the relevant skills to produce their own original graduate-level research and present it in a clear and persuasive fashion both orally and in written form. While original-language research for the final project is encouraged, all weekly readings will be in English. | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=EALC5000302 | ||||||
| EALC 5129-401 | Chinese Architecture | Nancy R S Steinhardt | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Survey of Chinese buildings and building technology from the formative period in the second millennium BCE through the twentieth century. The course will deal with well-known monuments such as the Buddhist monasteries of Wutai, imperial palaces in Chang'an and Beijing, the Ming tombs and the Temple of Heaven, and less frequently studied buildings. Also covered will be the theory and principles of Chinese construction. | EALC1129401 | ||||||
| EALC 5160-401 | Arts of Korea | Frank L. Chance | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The goal of this course is understanding the development of visual, performing, and literary arts in Korea and the historical, religious, and social contexts in which they flourished. It serves as an introduction to the arts of Korea, with emphasis on painting, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture and additional consideration of dance, drama, poetry, and culinary arts. Covers the whole history of Korea, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Students enrolled in this graduate number are expected to do research in an East Asian language. | EALC0160401 | ||||||
| EALC 5322-401 | Chinese Fiction and Drama in Translation | Victor H Mair | TR 8:30 AM-9:59 AM | This course explores Romance of Three Kingdoms the most popular classica l novel in East Asia and an important source for understanding Chinese culture, politics, history, and military strategy. We propose to read this work not only as a textbook of Chinese literature and culture, but also as a guidebook for career development and risk assessment. Why didn't t Pangtong have a career as successful as Zhuge Liang? Why did Ma Su volunteer in a project that he is not good at? If Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan run for presidency in the U.S., who would you vote for and why? These are some of the questions that we will explore alongside our inquiry into the the historical development of various genres of Chinese fiction. In addition to Romance of Three Kingdoms, this course introduces Sun Tsu's The Art of War and other classical Chinese novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, as well as classical literary criticism such as Cao Pi's On the Standard of Literature (Dian lun), Lu Ji's Essays on Literature (Wen lun), and Liu Xie's The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons. | EALC1322401 | ||||||
| EALC 5623-401 | Language, Script and Society in China | Victor H Mair | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | The Chinese writing system is the only major surviving script in the world that is partially picto-ideographic, Egyptian hieroglyphic and Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform having passed out of use about two millennia ago. Partly because it is so unique, a tremendous number of myths have grown up around the Chinese script. In an attempt to understand how they really function, this seminar will examine the nature of the sinographs and their relationship to spoken Sinitic languages, as well as their implications for society and culture. We will also discuss the artistic and technological aspects of the Chinese characters and the ongoing efforts to reform and simplify them. The use of sinographs in other East Asian countries than China will be taken into account. | EALC1623401 | ||||||
| EALC 5702-401 | Economic Development, Education, and Inequality in East Asia | Hyunjoon Park | R 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | Where are East Asian economies and education headed? Can a new model of East Asian economy and education be established to achieve economic sustainability and equity in rapidly changing global contexts? In this seminar, we will survey 1) evolution of the East Asian economic model, focusing on changes in economic development strategies, labor market structures, and relationships with global economies; and 2) features of East Asian educational systems, focusing on educational opportunities and learning outcomes. In reviewing East Asian economy and education, a central question is not only how productive East Asian economy and education is but also how equal economic and educational opportunities are in the region. In the final part of the seminar, students will come up with some policy recommendations for East Asian economy and education to better achieve economic sustainability and equity. This graduate-level course is also open to advanced undergraduate students. |
EDUC5450401, SOCI5450401 | ||||||
| EALC 5711-401 | East Asian Diplomacy | Frederick R. Dickinson | MW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | EALC1711401, HIST1550401, HIST5550401 | ||||||
| EALC 5711-402 | East Asian Diplomacy | Home to four of the five most populous states and four of the five largest economies, the Asia/Pacific is arguably the most dynamic region in the twenty-first century. At the same time, Cold War remnants (a divided Korea and China) and major geopolitical shifts (the rise of China and India, decline of the US and Japan) contribute significantly to the volatility of our world. This course will examine the political, economic, and geopolitical dynamism of the region through a survey of relations among the great powers in Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to regional and global developments from the perspective of the three principal East Asian states--China, Japan and Korea. We will explore the many informal, as well as formal, means of intercourse that have made East Asia what it is today. Graduate students should consult graduate syllabus for graduate reading list, special recitation time and graduate requirements. | EALC1711402, HIST1550402, HIST5550402 | ||||||||
| EALC 6121-401 | Chinese Wall Painting | Nancy R S Steinhardt | R 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | This courses examines murals in Chinese temples and tombs from their earliest appearance in the first millennium BCE through the 20th century. Some are in situ; others are in museums. Murals are studied alongside paintings on silk and paper. Chinese wall painting is also studied alongside murals in temples and tombs in Korea, Japan, and Mongolia. | EALC2121401 | ||||||
| EALC 7211-401 | Modern Chinese Poetry in a Global Context | Chloe Estep | M 10:15 AM-1:14 PM | The tumultuous political and economic history of modern China has been mirrored in and shaped by equally fundamental revolutions in language and poetic expression. In this course, we will take Chinese poetry as a crucible in which we can observe the interacting forces of literary history and social change. From diplomats who saw poetry as a medium for cultural translation between China and the world, to revolutionaries who enlisted poetry in the project of social transformation, we will examine the lives and works of some of China’s most prominent poets and ask, what can we learn about modern China from reading their poetry? In asking this question, we will also reckon with the strengths and limitations of using poetry as an historical source. In addition to poems, the course will include fiction, essays, photographs, and films by both Chinese and non-Chinese artists that place our poets in a broader context. We will pay close attention to how these poets represent China’s place in the world, as well as the role of language in social change. Topics of discussion include: national identity, revolution, translation, gender, the body, ethnicity, and technology. Familiarity with Chinese or related cultural context is beneficial, but not required. This course introduces students to Chinese poetry in English translation. Students will leave the course with an in-depth understanding of the main figures, themes, and techniques of Chinese poetry, and will be introduced to some of the major developments in the history of China. Through a focus on primary texts, students will develop the vocabulary and analytical skills to appreciate and analyze poetry in translation and will gain confidence as writers thinking about literary texts. |
ASAM3211401, COML3211401, COML7211401, EALC3211401 | ||||||
| EALC 7559-401 | Gender and Sexuality in Japan | Ayako Kano | M 12:00 PM-2:59 PM | If you have ever wondered about the following questions, then this is the right course for you: Is Japan a hyper-feminine nation of smiling geisha and obedient wives? Is it a hyper-masculine nation of samurai and economic warriors? Is it true that Japanese wives control the household? Is it true that Japanese men suffer from over-dependence on their mothers? What do young Japanese women and young men worry about? What does the government think about the future of Japanese women and men? Assuming that expressions of gender and sexuality are deeply influenced by cultural and social factors, and that they also show profound differences regionally and historically, this course examines a variety of texts--historical, biographical, autobiographical, fictional, non-fictional, visual, cinematic, analytical, theoretical--in order to better understand the complexity of any attempts to answer the above questions. | EALC3559401, GSWS3559401 | ||||||
| EALC 7621-401 | Introduction to Classical Chinese I | Ori Tavor | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Introduction to the classical written language, beginning with Shadick, First Course in Literary Chinese. Students with a background in Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and other East Asian languages are welcome; it is not necessary to know Mandarin. The course begins from scratch, and swiftly but rigorously develops the ability to read a wide variety of classical and semi-classical styles. Original texts from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD are studied. This course is taught in English and there are no prerequisites. | CHIN1050401, EALC3621401 | ||||||
| EALC 7721-401 | Law in Pre-Modern China | Paul Rakita Goldin | CANCELED | This course, intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, offers a survey of the sources and research problems of pre-modern Chinese law. For reasons to be examined in the course, traditional Sinological education has neglected law as a legitimate field of inquiry; consequently, the secondary literature is surprisingly meager. Our readings will take us from the Warring States Period to the Qing dynasty--an interval of over two millennia--and will cover several varieties of legal documents, including statutes, handbooks, court records, and theoretical treatises. All the readings will be in English, and no knowledge of Chinese is presumed. Graduate students should see the instructor to discuss requirement for graduate credit. | EALC3721401 | ||||||
| EALC 7742-401 | City & Citizenship: Samurai Politics and Commoner Culture in Early Modern Japan | David Spafford | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | In the early modern period (1600-1867), Japan underwent a staggering urban transformation. Edo, the shogunal capital, grew in barely a century from a new settlement to a sprawling metropolis of over a million. Indeed, most of Japan's current urban centers descend directly from the castle towns built by regional warlords in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in an effort keep the peace after over a hundred years of civil war. As a result, Japanese cities in the early modern period became a central component of what historians have called a "re-feudalization" of society, and retained strong vestiges of their military origins. At the same time the samurai-centered space of the new cities created opportunities for the development of alternative cultural practices and values by urban commoners. The juxtaposition of the regimented, honor-driven society designed and longed for by samurai and the fluid, money-driven society that grew out of the burgeoning cities' commoner quarters is one of the animating forces of the early modern period. Through study of scholarship and contemporary sources (laws and sumptuary regulations, codes of conducts, but also diaries, novels, plays), this course will explore the many facets of early modern urban society, its medieval antecedents, and its legacies in contemporary Japan. | EALC3742401, HIST0753401 | ||||||
| EALC 8241-301 | Readings in Premodern Japanese Literature | Linda H. Chance | T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM | In this seminar we will read primary texts in varieties of premodern Japanese as well as recent secondary scholarship in English and Japanese. Our purpose is to discover sources and avenues to enliven our research on premodern Japan (900 to 1900, depending on your interests; core work will span 1200-1700). Our themes may include genre, trauma, gender, reading, performance, and material text. If you do not already have Classical Japanese reading ability, please consult the instructor for help in preparing. We will also work with reference materials. Class meetings will use a modular approach. Joint meetings to discuss readings will be two hours. Novices in Classical Japanese will have a separate hour meeting weekly focused on the acquisition of basic grammar. There will be a separate hour meeting weekly to practice reading pre-Edo kuzushiji and hentaigana. You will choose from a menu of assignments those that will best promote the development of your scholarly skills and portfolio. | |||||||
| EALC 8600-680 | Chinese Language Pedagogy and Methods | Ye Tian | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This graduate course is designed to equip students with the most advanced and up-to-date theoretical knowledge and practical skills of teaching modern Chinese with emphasis on the instruction of beginning and intermediate levels. The theoretical component introduces you to both mainstream and innovative theoretical frameworks in second-language acquisition and sociology of education, including teaching within the National Standards; communication-based audio-lingo approach; backward design; prosodic syntax in Chinese; official knowledge; tracking; ecologies of resources; assessment and testing. The practical component emphasizes everyday classroom situations and discusses diverse teaching concepts and the development of individual teaching strategies and styles. Special attention will be given to concrete teaching and learning strategies within the communication-based audio-lingo approach, including Chinese grammar illustration, corrective feedback, teaching techniques, educational technologies, etc. Chinese proficiency at the advanced level is required because this course will be taught in both Chinese and English, and many of the reading materials are in Chinese. |
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| EALC 8621-401 | Advanced Classical Chinese I | Paul Rakita Goldin | T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM | Close reading and interpretation of texts in various styles of classical Chinese drawn from the Han, Wei, Tang, and Song periods. Focus on strengthening students' reading ability in classical Chinese. Attention to questions of style, rhetoric, and syntax. | CHIN1150401, CHIN8621401, EALC3623401 | ||||||
| EALC 8659-301 | Japanese for Sinologists | Linda H. Chance | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | An accelerated course in scholarly Japanese for Sinologists and others with a knowledge of Chinese characters. | |||||||
| EALC 8725-301 | Readings in Song Dynasty History | Brian T Vivier | W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM | This seminar will introduce graduate students to current scholarship on the Song dynasty (960-1276) by surveying both classic and recent work in the field. Students will gain a foundation in how historians have interpreted the Song period and learn the major debates within the field. Readings will be principally in English, and no background in Chinese studies is required. | https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=EALC8725301 | ||||||
| EALC 8728-301 | Conquest Dynasties | Brian T Vivier | CANCELED | This course will introduce students to current scholarship on and analytical approaches to the pre-Mongol Inner Asian conquest dynasties that ruled significant portions of China the Liao, Jin, and Xixia regimes. Core readings will consist of secondary scholarship in English, with an additional section covering primary source documents for students with reading ability in Classical Chinese. | |||||||
| JPAN 0100-401 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN5100401 | ||||||
| JPAN 0100-402 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN5100402 | ||||||
| JPAN 0100-403 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | R 3:30 PM-4:59 PM MTW 3:30 PM-4:29 PM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN5100403 | ||||||
| JPAN 0103-680 | Spoken Japanese I | Lewis E Harrington | MW 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | Intended for students who have no Japanese background. The major emphasis is on oral communication skills, although some reading and writing instructions are given. Japanese pop-culture will also be incorporated. | JPAN5103680 | ||||||
| JPAN 0210-401 | Intensive Beginning Japanese I | Saki Hirozane | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Intended for students who have little or no background in Japanese who wish to finish the language requirement in one year. This is equivalent to Beginning Japanese I & II in one semester, 2 CU. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1-Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13-Lesson 14) Kanji: reproduction-approx.170/recognitio-approx.250 | JPAN5210401 | ||||||
| JPAN 0300-401 | Intermediate Japanese I | Nana Takeda Kolb | MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN5300401 | ||||||
| JPAN 0300-402 | Intermediate Japanese I | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN5300402 | ||||||
| JPAN 0300-403 | Intermediate Japanese I | Saki Hirozane | R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN5300403 | ||||||
| JPAN 0305-680 | Beginning Spoken Japanese III | Lewis E Harrington | TR 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | JPAN 0305: Spoken Japanese III A continuation of Spoken Japanese II, this course continues the introduction to the spoken Japanese language found Spoken Japanese I and II. Romanization is provided for most materials but students should already be able to read Hiragana or commit to learning to read it by the end of the semester. Being able to write hiragana or kanji is not required. Japanese popular culture is incorporated into every class. Textbooks: Kluemper, Beginning Japanese (Chapters 8-10); then a combination of Kleumper, Intermediate Japanese, Genki I and Genki II |
Penn Lang Center Perm needed | ||||||
| JPAN 0500-401 | High Intermediate Japanese I | Megumu Tamura | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Japanese language beyond the language requirement. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 4-Unit 8) Kanji:reproduction-approx.400/recognitio-approx.550 | JPAN5500401 | ||||||
| JPAN 0700-401 | Advanced Japanese I | Tomoko Takami | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course is a continuation of Japanese language at the upper intermediate level, and authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN5700401 | ||||||
| JPAN 0760-401 | Japanese for the Professions I | Tomoko Takami | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese Through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese. | JPAN5760401 | ||||||
| JPAN 1080-680 | Advanced Japanese for Proficiency I | Nana Takeda Kolb | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This course is designed for students with an advanced background in Japanese who are interested in taking the N2 or N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). All participants are required to take the JLPT (N1 or N2) administered in December. A strong foundation in grammar, an extensive vocabulary, and knowledge of at least 800-900 kanji characters are required. This course does not continue any existing intermediate or advanced-level Japanese courses; therefore, grades from those courses do not qualify you for enrollment. Eligibility will be determined through an interview and a placement test, which will be administered during the first meeting. All students enrolled in this course must take the JLPT in December. JLPT registration typically begins in early August. | JPAN6080680 | ||||||
| JPAN 1140-401 | Readings in Advanced Japanese | Megumu Tamura | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese. | JPAN6140401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5100-401 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN0100401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5100-402 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN0100402 | ||||||
| JPAN 5100-403 | Beginning Japanese I | Ryo Nakayama | R 3:30 PM-4:59 PM MTW 3:30 PM-4:29 PM |
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110 | JPAN0100403 | ||||||
| JPAN 5103-680 | Spoken Japanese I | Lewis E Harrington | MW 5:15 PM-7:14 PM | Intended for students who have no Japanese background. The major emphasis is on oral communication skills, although some reading and writing instructions are given. Japanese pop-culture will also be incorporated. | JPAN0103680 | ||||||
| JPAN 5210-401 | Intensive Beginning Japanese I & II | Saki Hirozane | MTWRF 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | Intended for students who have little or no background in Japanese who wish to finish the language requirement in one year. This is equivalent to Beginning Japanese I & II in one semester, 2 CU. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1-Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13-Lesson 14) Kanji: reproduction-approx.170/recognitio-approx.250 | JPAN0210401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5300-401 | Intermediate Japanese I | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM MTW 10:15 AM-11:14 AM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN0300401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5300-402 | Intermediate Japanese I | Nana Takeda Kolb | R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM MTW 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN0300402 | ||||||
| JPAN 5300-403 | Intermediate Japanese I | Saki Hirozane | R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM MTW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM |
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286. | JPAN0300403 | ||||||
| JPAN 5500-401 | High Intermediate Japanese I | Megumu Tamura | MTWR 12:00 PM-12:59 PM | A continuation of Japanese language beyond the language requirement. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 4-Unit 8) Kanji:reproduction-approx.400/recognitio-approx.550 | JPAN0500401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5700-401 | Advanced Japanese I | Tomoko Takami | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course is a continuation of Japanese language at the upper intermediate level, and authentic materials and video clips will be used. | JPAN0700401 | ||||||
| JPAN 5760-401 | Japanese for the Professions I | Tomoko Takami | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM | An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese Through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese. | JPAN0760401 | ||||||
| JPAN 6080-680 | Advanced Japanese for Proficiency I | Nana Takeda Kolb | MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | This course is for students with an advanced background in Japanese, who are interested in taking at least the Level 2 Japanese Proficiency Test. Solid grammar, an extensive vocabulary, and the knowledge of at least 800-900 Chinese characters is required. This course is not continuous with any existing intermediate or advanced-level Japanese course; therefore, your grade from any of those courses does not qualify you to take this class. Eligibility will be determined through an interview and placement test taken in the first meeting. All students who take this course are required to take the Japanese Proficiency Test in December. Since the JLPT is administered in December every year, if you wish to fully prepare for the test, the instructor strongly recommends that you take Advanced Proficiency II in the same calendar year. For example, if you plan to take the test in December, take Advanced Proficiency II the prior spring and take Advanced Proficiency I in the fall. Different from other courses, this full-year course begins in the spring and ends in the fall, because the test is given in December. However, participation in 482 is optional. | JPAN1080680 | ||||||
| JPAN 6140-401 | Readings in Advanced Japanese | Megumu Tamura | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese. | JPAN1140401 | ||||||
| KORN 0100-401 | Beginning Korean I | Haewon Cho | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN5100401 | ||||||
| KORN 0100-402 | Beginning Korean I | Hyesun Jang | T 1:45 PM-2:44 PM MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM |
This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN5100402 | ||||||
| KORN 0100-403 | Beginning Korean I | Hyobin Won | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN5100403 | ||||||
| KORN 0100-404 | Beginning Korean I | Hyesun Jang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN5100404 | ||||||
| KORN 0103-680 | Spoken Korean I | MW 5:30 PM-6:59 PM | This class is for those that have little to no knowledge of Korean. The main focus is the development of Korean communication skills by exploring a variety of everyday topics beyond school settings. Students will improve their Korean communication skills by engaging in a variety of interactive activities, role plays, and presentations. Class topics include, but are not limited to, introducing oneself, describing one's surroundings, discussing daily activities and past events, talking about common objects and people, etc. We will also introduce cultural topics in order to deepen students' understanding of Korea's culture and language. NOTE: This course does not count toward the language requirement or the EALC major or minor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. | KORN5103680 | |||||||
| KORN 0200-401 | Beginning Korean II | Siwon Lee | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN5200401 | ||||||
| KORN 0220-401 | Korean for Heritage Speakers I | Hyobin Won | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM T 10:15 AM-11:14 AM |
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement. | KORN5220401 | ||||||
| KORN 0220-402 | Korean for Heritage Speakers I | Hyobin Won | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement. | KORN5220402 | ||||||
| KORN 0300-401 | Intermediate Korean I | Siwon Lee | W 12:00 PM-12:59 PM TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping. | KORN5300401 | ||||||
| KORN 0300-402 | Intermediate Korean I | Siwon Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping. | KORN5300402 | ||||||
| KORN 0500-401 | High Intermediate Korean I | Haewon Cho | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course aims to develop functional proficiency in Korean at the intermediate-high level. Students will develop competence in fluency, grammatical accuracy and socio-linguistic/cultural appropriateness through a variety of activities and assignments. In addition, students will learn to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical structures and advanced vocabulary on various topics. The development of each of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) is equally emphasized. | KORN5500401 | ||||||
| KORN 0560-680 | Business Communication in Korean | Haewon Cho | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course is designed to help students improve their Korean language proficiency by learning essential communication skills necessary to engage in business in Korea. Students will also develop their knowledge of and competence in Korean business culture and practice. The course objectives include: (1) to learn essential business terms, advanced grammar structures and communication strategies in business transactions; (2) to learn Korean business customs and culture, work norms, and business etiquette that students need to successfully communicate in a Korean business context. Topics include job application, business correspondence and reports, discussion and presentation in business meetings, communication styles and strategies in business contexts, current business culture, etc. | KORN5560680 | ||||||
| KORN 0700-401 | Advanced Korean | Hyesun Jang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of Korean culture and society through the analysis of spoken and written Korean discourse. Students will engage with key sociolinguistic concepts of politeness, hierarchy, solidarity, power, age, and gender, and enhance their advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also develop their abilities in conversation management, self-presentation, socialization, and sense of socio-cultural appropriateness, and gain a better understanding of how native speakers' cultural practices are reflected in language use and how interpersonal relationships are built and maintained through language. | KORN5700401 | ||||||
| KORN 0870-680 | Current Korean Media I | Hyobin Won | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the contemporary Korean society through critical analysis of language use and viewpoints expressed in various types of media including the internet, TV, films and newspapers. This course will provide students with a rich opportunity to relate what they have learned in previous Korean language courses to the larger context of Korean culture and society. The course is conducted entirely in Korean and utilizes both written and audiovisual materials to develop students' reading/listening comprehension and critical thinking. The course also involves in-depth class discussion and writing short compositions to enhance conversation and writing skills. | KORN5870680 | ||||||
| KORN 1070-680 | Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture I | Hyesun Jang | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This class aims to expand and deepen students’ understanding and knowledge related to various aspects of the Korean language and culture. Students will consolidate and further sophisticate their expertise in the Korean language and culture to achieve professional language proficiency while engaging in discussions, debates, mini-research, and presentations on a wide range of topics covering the Korean language, contemporary life, and culture. Special emphasis will be given to how the Korean language is structured, how cultural practices are reflected in the way language is used, and how interpersonal relationships are built and negotiated through the use of language. As such, the course is organized into the following two parts: (1) Analysis of the Korean language in various genres and media sources and (2) Examination of critical issues related to the Korean language and culture and development of one’s own stance on the given issues. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to reach the Advanced High Level (according to the ACTFL’s proficiency guidelines). | KORN6070680 | ||||||
| KORN 5100-401 | Beginning Korean I | Haewon Cho | MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN0100401 | ||||||
| KORN 5100-402 | Beginning Korean I | Hyesun Jang | T 1:45 PM-2:44 PM MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM |
This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN0100402 | ||||||
| KORN 5100-403 | Beginning Korean I | Hyobin Won | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN0100403 | ||||||
| KORN 5100-404 | Beginning Korean I | Hyesun Jang | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Korean. This course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and create simple sentences in the past, present, and future tenses. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends and relatives, and talk about past and future events. | KORN0100404 | ||||||
| KORN 5103-680 | Spoken Korean I | MW 5:30 PM-6:59 PM | This class is for those that have little to no knowledge of Korean. The main focus is the development of Korean communication skills by exploring a variety of everyday topics beyond school settings. Students will improve their Korean communication skills by engaging in a variety of interactive activities, role plays, and presentations. Class topics include, but are not limited to, introducing oneself, describing one's surroundings, discussing daily activities and past events, talking about common objects and people, etc. We will also introduce cultural topics in order to deepen students' understanding of Korea's culture and language. NOTE: This course does not count toward the language requirement or the EALC major or minor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. | KORN0103680 | |||||||
| KORN 5200-401 | Beginning Korean II | Siwon Lee | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | A continuation of Beginning Korean I, this course aims to further develop the four language skills of students to the novice-high level by building on materials covered in that class. Students will learn how to use three speech styles (polite formal, informal, and intimate) appropriately in a given context. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to handle simple and elementary needs of daily lives and talk (and write) about a variety of topics such as family, college life, birthday celebration, shopping, Korean food, etc. | KORN0200401 | ||||||
| KORN 5220-401 | Korean for Heritage Speakers I | Hyobin Won | MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM T 10:15 AM-11:14 AM |
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement. | KORN0220401 | ||||||
| KORN 5220-402 | Korean for Heritage Speakers I | Hyobin Won | T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM |
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement. | KORN0220402 | ||||||
| KORN 5300-401 | Intermediate Korean I | Siwon Lee | TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM W 12:00 PM-12:59 PM |
This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping. | KORN0300401 | ||||||
| KORN 5300-402 | Intermediate Korean I | Siwon Lee | MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping. | KORN0300402 | ||||||
| KORN 5500-401 | High Intermediate Korean I | Haewon Cho | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This course aims to develop functional proficiency in Korean at the intermediate-high level. Students will develop competence in fluency, grammatical accuracy and socio-linguistic/cultural appropriateness through a variety of activities and assignments. In addition, students will learn to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical structures and advanced vocabulary on various topics. The development of each of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) is equally emphasized. | KORN0500401 | ||||||
| KORN 5560-680 | Business Communication in Korean | Haewon Cho | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course is designed to help students improve their Korean language proficiency by learning essential communication skills necessary to engage in business in Korea. Students will also develop their knowledge of and competence in Korean business culture and practice. The course objectives include: (1) to learn essential business terms, advanced grammar structures and communication strategies in business transactions; (2) to learn Korean business customs and culture, work norms, and business etiquette that students need to successfully communicate in a Korean business context. Topics include job application, business correspondence and reports, discussion and presentation in business meetings, communication styles and strategies in business contexts, current business culture, etc. | KORN0560680 | ||||||
| KORN 5700-401 | Advanced Korean | Hyesun Jang | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of Korean culture and society through the analysis of spoken and written Korean discourse. Students will engage with key sociolinguistic concepts of politeness, hierarchy, solidarity, power, age, and gender, and enhance their advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also develop their abilities in conversation management, self-presentation, socialization, and sense of socio-cultural appropriateness, and gain a better understanding of how native speakers' cultural practices are reflected in language use and how interpersonal relationships are built and maintained through language. | KORN0700401 | ||||||
| KORN 5870-680 | Current Korean Media I | Hyobin Won | TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the contemporary Korean society through critical analysis of language use and viewpoints expressed in various types of media including the internet, TV, films and newspapers. This course will provide students with a rich opportunity to relate what they have learned in previous Korean language courses to the larger context of Korean culture and society. The course is conducted entirely in Korean and utilizes both written and audiovisual materials to develop students' reading/listening comprehension and critical thinking. The course also involves in-depth class discussion and writing short compositions to enhance conversation and writing skills. | KORN0870680 | ||||||
| KORN 6070-680 | Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture I | Hyesun Jang | MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM | This class aims to expand and deepen students’ understanding and knowledge related to various aspects of the Korean language and culture. Students will consolidate and further sophisticate their expertise in the Korean language and culture to achieve professional language proficiency while engaging in discussions, debates, mini-research, and presentations on a wide range of topics covering the Korean language, contemporary life, and culture. Special emphasis will be given to how the Korean language is structured, how cultural practices are reflected in the way language is used, and how interpersonal relationships are built and negotiated through the use of language. As such, the course is organized into the following two parts: (1) Analysis of the Korean language in various genres and media sources and (2) Examination of critical issues related to the Korean language and culture and development of one’s own stance on the given issues. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to reach the Advanced High Level (according to the ACTFL’s proficiency guidelines). | KORN1070680 | ||||||
| VIET 0100-401 | Beginning Vietnamese I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | VIET 0100/5100 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, including the use of tones, through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work on their own and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and read and write short paragraphs. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends, and relatives, and talk about past and future events. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. | VIET5100401 | ||||||
| VIET 0120-401 | Vietnamese Heritage Speakers I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | VIET 0120 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students with some prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to enhance linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, tones) and fluency (conversational skills, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Vietnamese. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and confidently and participate in Vietnam-related communities in a more meaningful way. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. | VIET5120401 | ||||||
| VIET 0300-401 | Intermediate Vietnamese I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | A continuation of ALAN 110, the written and spoken language of Vietnam. | VIET5300401 | ||||||
| VIET 5100-401 | Beginning Vietnamese I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM | VIET 0100/5100 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, including the use of tones, through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work on their own and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and read and write short paragraphs. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends, and relatives, and talk about past and future events. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is An introduction to the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. North and South Vietnam. Instruction includes reading, writing, speaking and listening. | VIET0100401 | ||||||
| VIET 5120-401 | Vietnamese Heritage Speakers I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM | VIET 5120 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students with some prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to enhance linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, tones) and fluency (conversational skills, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Vietnamese. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and confidently and participate in Vietnam-related communities in a more meaningful way. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. | VIET0120401 | ||||||
| VIET 5300-401 | Intermediate Vietnamese I | Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen | TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM | A continuation of ALAN 110, the written and spoken language of Vietnam. | VIET0300401 |
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